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RiverNet Technician
Job Description
Posting Number
PG193321SPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
RiverNet TechnicianAnticipated Hiring Range
Commensurate upon education and experience.Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8 am to 5 pm with some flexibility in hours due to inclement weather conditions.Job Location
Raleigh NC with some travel, no overnight travel.Department
Marine, Earth And AtmosphericAbout the Department
The multi-disciplinary nature of our department lends itself to the study of such problems as prediction of severe weather (e.g. hurricanes), geologic hazards, coastal erosion, air-sea-land interactions, pollution of surface and groundwater, big-data assimilation, and global climate change. While basic research is always important, many of our research projects also have direct application to current issues such as water quality/water supply, seafood harvests, climate change, weather prediction, natural hazards, Earth resources and land use. MEAS offers degree programs in marine sciences, geology, and meteorology. Our programs include many tracks in each of our program areas and thus provide the opportunity for an education broader than bachelor’s degrees in more traditional departments. Additional information about the department and its facilities can be found on the web page: https://meas.sciences.ncsu.edu.
Opportunities exist for disciplinary and interdisciplinary interactions with a wide range of scientists at NC State. MEAS is one of the largest interdisciplinary geoscience departments in the nation. The North Carolina State Climate Office and the Raleigh office of the National Weather Service reside on NC State’s campus. MEAS is one of six NC State departments with a presence at the NC State Center for Marine Sciences and Technology (CMAST), a coastal and marine science research facility located on Bogue Sound in Morehead City, NC (http://www.cmast.ncsu.edu), and MEAS faculty participate in the Center for Geospatial Analytics (http://geospatial.ncsu.edu). In addition, the Data Science Initiative (DSI), sponsored by the Office of Research and Innovation at NC State, seeks to create a nationally recognized hub of excellence in data science and analytics (https://research.ncsu.edu/dsi). Raleigh, North Carolina is a progressive and welcoming community with a wide range of potential collaborators at nearby academic and governmental institutions in the Research Triangle. Opportunities exist to draw on departmental and campus resources to develop strong teaching expertise using best practices. Please visit our Sciences Strategic Plan and the College of Sciences Culture Charter to learn more about the College of Sciences.
NC State promotes an integrated approach to problem solving that transforms lives and provides leadership for social, economic, and technological development across North Carolina and around the world. NC State’s land grant mission of teaching, research and service is dedicated to the service of North Carolina and its people. Applicants are encouraged to review the institution’s mission, vision and strategic plan, and consider how their background, interest and experience would enable them to support the university.
Essential Job Duties
The position requires performing duties in the field in adverse weather conditions, driving 4 wheel drive vehicles and small boats, and having familiarity with water quality measurements and in situ instruments. The Research Technician will also :
- Maintain and calibrate handheld water quality monitors and automated samplers
- Process samples for laboratory analysis, and calibrate and inventory parts and accessories of water quality measurement systems.
- Operate windows computer systems and GPS systems
- Oversee data verification from remote stations while working with the lab manager to maintain quality control of the computer QA/QC database on lab and web servers.
- maintaining field vehicles
- prompting routine maintenance in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations to ensure their readiness and safety for field operations.
- Guiding the work and safe participation of field assistants and undergraduate research assistants.
This position is located at NCSU’s South Campus and at the Varsity Drive Field Station as well as Jordan Hall.
Other Responsibilities
Minimum Experience/Education
Other Required Qualifications
May need to lift 85 lbs with or without reasonable accommodations once or twice a month.
Preferred Qualifications
- Graduation from a college with a four-year degree in Physical Science, and 2 years of prior field experience
- Master’s degree in the physical sciences and 1 year of prior field experiences or a four-year degree
- Master’s degree in the biological sciences and 3 years prior water-associated field sampling.
- Experience with analytical instruments and data base management
- Geographic information system expertise and experience working with and guiding water-craft a plus.
Required License or Certification
Valid NC Driver's License required
YesCommercial Driver's License Required?
NoJob Open Date
05/26/2023Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.)
06/05/2023Special Instructions
Interviews may begin at any time therefore early application is encouraged. All applications will be reviewed as long as the position is active and open on the NCSU jobsite. This position is located at NCSU’s South Campus and at the Varsity Drive Field Station as well as Jordan Hall.
Position Number
00107636Position Type
SHRAPosition Classification Band Title
Research TechnicianPosition Classification Band Level
AdvancedPosition Classification Salary Range
$31,200 - $66,122Salary Grade Equivalency
GN09Alternate Option
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.0Appointment
12 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Non Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Non Mandatory - Emergency EventTime Limited Position
YesTime-Limited Appointment Length (if applicable)
Initially 2 months, recurring as funding allowsIs this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies?
NoDepartment Id
178601 - Marine, Earth And AtmosphericAA/EEO
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
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