[iris-bulk] (Job) Field Engineer II - UNAVCO

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Title: FIELD ENGINEER II
Job Category: ENGINEERING / TECHNICIANS
  Close Date: 6/15/2007 or until filled*

Summary: The Field Engineer II will work within the UNAVCO Facility  
Engineering Group to provide technical and field engineering support  
to National Science Foundation and National Aeronautics and Space  
Administration.
Essential Job Functions: • Works in conjunction with Principal  
Investigators, UNAVCO staff and other collaborators to plan and  
execute GPS surveys and permanent station installations in support of  
UNAVCO community projects.
• Specifies station configurations and data collection strategies and  
develops related cost estimates and project budgets.
• Identifies and solves technical issues related to hardware,  
software, and data communications, trouble-shoots hardware, software  
and logistics.
• Trains field personnel and other UNAVCO staff in best practice  
techniques for GPS data collection.
• Oversees design, fabrication, integration, testing, documentation  
and repair of hardware and software.
• Provides technical feedback on the design, fabrication,  
integration, testing, documentation and repair of relevant hardware  
and software.
• Generates detailed technical project documentation, databases  
project information and prepares required reports. Prepares content  
for UNAVCO web site.
Other Job Functions: • Other duties may be assigned as necessary for  
the successful operation of the business.
To perform this job successfully, this individual must be able to  
perform each essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable  
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to  
perform the essential functions.
Skills and Knowledge: • Operational knowledge of permanent and  
campaign GPS methodologies and instrumentation.
• Proficiency in computer networking and data communications in Linux  
and Windows operating environments.
• Basic level knowledge of Perl programming language and ability to  
write and troubleshoot CGI scripts for remote data communications and  
interfacing with GPS receivers.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically or internationally  
for extended periods.
• Ability and willingness to work in difficult physical conditions,  
including ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs over one mile in  
rough terrain.
• Knowledge of standard personal computer software including word  
processors, spread sheets, e-mail, Internet, and web interfaces.
• Valid driver’s license and a UNAVCO-insurable driving record.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

Desired
• Skill in field engineering project implementation and project  
management.
• Experience in processing GPS data and analyzing results.
• Skills in the safe use of hand and power tools.

Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geophysics or similar field or  
equivalent experience required.
• A minimum of three years of relevant experience in Earth science  
and related facility development, or equivalent education and experience



PLEASE APPLY ONLINE AT 	http://www.unavco.org/careers