Development Technician 2 - Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology

University of Nevada Reno • Reno, NV

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About The Position

The Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology (NBMG) at the University of Nevada, Reno is seeking applications for a Development Technician 2. This position does not provide layoff rights and is contingent upon funding. The position will be responsible for field operations in the MAGNET GPS Network that occupies western Nevada, eastern California, and adjacent states. The work includes performing field surveys of GPS stations including moving, setting up and retrieving instruments, downloading data, ensuring accuracy of record keeping and assisting with training students on setting up and deploying new instruments. In addition to field operations, the position will be responsible for maintaining GPS Network instrumentation and equipment by purchasing supplies as needed, performing research to obtain the best materials based on technical needs and cost; file appropriate administrative documents; keep project machinery (e.g. drills, receivers, solar power systems, etc.) in good working order; and keeping the Nevada Geodetic Laboratory spaces organized, clean and secure. Field operations involve travel to and independent problem solving in remote locations throughout the western Great Basin. The holder of this position will also assist multiple NBMG faculty with their externally funded research projects which involves coordinating and scheduling activities with principal investigators. These projects may include work assisting with warehouse physical sample transport and organization in NBMG offices, field locations, or the Great Basin Science Sample and Records Library . This will include operation of warehouse machinery such as order pickers and pallet jacks . The holder of this position will also maintain the department vehicle pool by coordinating with NBMG administrative staff to ascertain status of maintenance needs approximately monthly.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in electrical or mechanical engineering or related field and one (1) year of experience in the fabrication, maintenance, calibration, repair and modification of a variety of electrical, mechanical and/or computerized equipment and computer systems; OR Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in electronics or related field and two (2) years of experience in the fabrication, maintenance, calibration, repair and modification of a variety of electrical, mechanical and/or computerized equipment and computer systems; OR An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
• Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
• This position requires driving; a driver’s license is a condition of employment .

Nice To Haves

• Applicants who have experience and comfort independently navigating and operating a four-wheel drive vehicle in remote locations are preferred.
• Lifting and carrying boxes up to 50 pounds is required at times.

Responsibilities

• Performing field surveys of GPS stations including moving, setting up and retrieving instruments, downloading data, ensuring accuracy of record keeping and assisting with training students on setting up and deploying new instruments.
• Maintaining GPS Network instrumentation and equipment by purchasing supplies as needed, performing research to obtain the best materials based on technical needs and cost; file appropriate administrative documents; keep project machinery (e.g. drills, receivers, solar power systems, etc.) in good working order; and keeping the Nevada Geodetic Laboratory spaces organized, clean and secure.
• Assisting multiple NBMG faculty with their externally funded research projects which involves coordinating and scheduling activities with principal investigators.
• Assisting with warehouse physical sample transport and organization in NBMG offices, field locations, or the Great Basin Science Sample and Records Library . This will include operation of warehouse machinery such as order pickers and pallet jacks .
• Maintaining the department vehicle pool by coordinating with NBMG administrative staff to ascertain status of maintenance needs approximately monthly.

Benefits

• Classified Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire.
• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
• Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave - Classified Benefits
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.
• Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
• Staff Employees’ Council (SEC) represents all Classified employees. SEC holds monthly meetings to provide a forum for employees to participate.
• SEC Classified Staff Grants-In-Aid Benefit
• Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level