CIRES/ NOAA Global Monitoring Laboratory, Technician/Engineer

Job Summary

The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) is seeking a Technician/Engineer to support the ‘tall towers’ atmospheric trace gas measurement program within the NOAA Global Monitoring Laboratory (GML) Global Greenhouse Gas Reference Network. The network is an international effort to measure the global abundances, distributions and trends of atmospheric greenhouse and other trace gases. The tall towers program uses research quality trace gas measurement systems at surface sites in the U.S., typically using tall towers to draw air from heights well above ground level to be measured by instrumentation on the ground.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

CIRES is an internationally recognized leader in innovative environmental science and research and is located at the University of Colorado Boulder. At CIRES, more than 800 environmental science professionals work to understand the dynamic Earth system, including people’s relationship with the planet. CIRES has partnered with NOAA since 1967, and our areas of expertise include weather and climate, changes at Earth’s poles, air quality and atmospheric chemistry, water resources, solid Earth sciences, and more. Our vision is to be instrumental in ensuring a sustainable future environment by advancing scientific and societal understanding of the Earth system.

Global Monitoring Laboratory (GML) of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) conducts research that addresses three major challenges; greenhouse gas and carbon cycle feedbacks, changes in clouds, aerosols, and surface radiation, and recovery of stratospheric ozone.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Assist with the specification, design, testing, construction, retrofitting, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repair of research-grade atmospheric trace gas measurement systems, and ancillary systems, for tall towers and related field sites.
• Provide technical guidance to local support and direct the assistance they provide at field sites, through written and verbal instruction and in-person during fieldwork.
• Inspect, repair, upgrade, and install atmospheric trace gas measurement systems in the network.
• Provide input to collaborating technical personnel, scientists, and organizations on technical/engineering matters related to measurement requirements.

What You Should Know

• This position will be part of CIRES at the University of Colorado Boulder but will be physically situated in the David Skaggs Research Center, 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305.
• The selected finalist will be required to successfully complete a federal background clearance process for site access. Foreign nationals’ access to the federal facility may be limited to weekdays, and with the presence of a federal escort.
• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• This position requires the ability and willingness to travel to remote field sites throughout the U.S. up to 20-40% of the time, on average – typically from several days to a week at a time, but on occasion, more intensive and lengthy travel will be necessary. Please note that to minimize data gaps, travel will at times be necessary on short notice to repair measurement systems.

What We Can Offer

• The annual hiring salary range is $55,000-$75,000. Salary is commensurate with education and experience and determined based on our CIRES internal career track classification.
• Relocation funds are available following CIRES and the University of Colorado’s relocation processes and procedures.
• Boulder is a vibrant community with access to mountain parks, dog parks, miles of trails, rivers, lakes, cafes, restaurants, boutiques, theaters, museums, and sports venues. Boulder was recently ranked as one of the top places to live in the U.S. b y U.S. News .
• CU Boulder employees receive a pass allowing free access to the regional public transit system, which is an outstanding network of buses and light rail systems that provide service within Boulder and connect to Denver, the Denver airport, and surrounding communities.
• This position offers minimal remote work as considerable “in-person” lab and field work is required due to the nature of the work.
• CIRES and the University of Colorado Boulder offer a robust training curriculum, opportunities for professional development and a Mentorship Program.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder .

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What We Require

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering or a related field, OR, Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field plus two years of experience in related technical, engineering, or scientific fields.

What You Will Need

• Practical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems.
• Working proficiency with standard office computer systems and software applications.
• Interpersonal skills and communication skills.
• Ability to carefully detail work and create clear technical instructions and procedures for use by others with a non-technical background.
• Careful handling of heavy equipment and gas cylinders will be vital for carrying out duties.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work both independently and in an interactive team environment.

What We Would Like You to Have

We invite applicants to apply even if they do not have the preferred skills and experience outlined in this section. If you meet the minimum qualifications and have passion for the work, you are encouraged to apply. We encourage on-the-job training for any additional skills or knowledge that become relevant to the position.

• Hands-on, practical experience with mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems.
• Knowledge of systems and programming for instrument control and data acquisition.
• Experience with trace gas measurement equipment and techniques.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. Resume or CV
2. Cover letter addressed to the Search Committee briefly describing your qualifications, professional goals, and specific interest in this position.
3. List of contact information for 3 references who may be contacted for a professional reference and/or asked to write a letter of recommendation on your behalf. You don’t need to include letters of recommendation with your initial application. If you are identified as a finalist for this role, the committee will ask for a letter of recommendation at a later time.

If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit a translated version as an optional attachment.

This position will be open until finalists have been identified.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Donald Neff

Posting Contact Email: don.neff@noaa.gov