Overview
The National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) is a $430 million
dollar observatory project dedicated to understanding how changes in
climate, land use and invasive species impact ecology. For the next three
decades NEON will collect a comprehensive range of ecological data on a
continental scale across 20 eco-climatic Domains representing US
ecosystems. NEON will use cutting edge technology including an airborne
observation platform that will capture images of regional landscapes and
vegetation; mobile, relocatable, and fixed data collection sites with
automated ground sensors to monitor soil and atmosphere; and trained field
crews who will observe and sample populations of diverse organisms and
collect soil and water data. A leading edge cyberinfrastructure will
calibrate, store and publish this information. The Observatory will grow
to 300+ personnel and will be the first of its kind designed to detect and
enable forecasting of ecological change at continental scales.
Position Openings:
- Field Technician I - Full-time - Domain 10 - Central Plains
- Field Technician II - Full-time - Domain 10 - Central Plains
- Field Technician III - Full-time - Domain 10 - Central Plains
- Field Technician - Full-time - Domain 3 - Southeast - (2) positions
Location – Domain 10
The Domain 10 Field Technician’s primary work location is Boulder, CO.
This position supports sites in the Central Plains Domain. The Central
Plains Domain includes parts of Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas,
Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico. The Central Plains candidate sites are
located in Colorado at the Central Plains Experimental Range (CPER) near
Nunn CO, near Sterling CO, in Rocky Mountain National Park and at Fox
Ranch near Idalia CO.
Location – Domain 3
The Domain 3 Field Technician’s primary work location is Gainesville, FL.
This position supports sites in the Southeast Domain. Southeast candidate
sites are located in Florida at Ordway-Swisher Biological Center near
Gainesville, FL, Disney Wilderness Preserve near Poinciana, FL, and Jones
Ecological Research Station near Newton, GA. The Southeast Domain
includes parts of Florida, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi,
Louisiana, and Texas.
Summary:
Reporting to the Field Operations Manager, The Field Technician(s) will
perform a variety of technical and scientific tasks.
The Field Technician III is the shift lead performing and supervising
routine maintenance, field calibration, and repair of scientific
instruments and associated infrastructure. They will also supervise and
assist with seasonal and/or periodic sampling activities.
The Field Technician II will have primary responsibility for instruments
and infrastructure at tower or aquatic sites. They will also assist with
seasonal and/or periodic sampling activities.
The Field Technician I is the biological sampling lead performing seasonal
and periodic sampling activities. Seasonal field sampling is conducted
with the assistance of temporary field crews. Field sampling activities
include the following observation and specimen collection activities:
• Small mammal abundance
• Small mammal-borne disease (i.e. Hantavirus)
• Breeding bird population counts
• Ground beetle abundance and diversity
• Mosquito phenology, diversity, and disease (i.e. West Nile Virus)
• Plant phenology observations
• Soil and water sample collection for microbial diversity and
biogeochemical analysis
• Terrestrial and aquatic vegetation diversity and primary
productivity measurements
• Aquatic invertebrate and fish diversity and abundance
Stream morphology mapping
Required Experience:
Field Technician III
• 2-3 years experience leading staff in ecology related laboratory
and field activities
• 3+ years experience maintaining scientific instruments (e.g.
aquatic, meteorological or atmospheric sensors)
• 3+ years experience performing scientific data entry and data
management
• Previous experience performing ecology related field activities in
multiple ecosystems
Field Technician II
• 2-3 years experience maintaining scientific instruments (e.g.
aquatic, meteorological or atmospheric sensors)
• 2-3 years experience performing scientific data entry and data
management
Field Technician I
• Previous experience performing ecology related laboratory and
field activities
• Previous experience performing scientific data entry and data
management
All positions must possess a valid US driver’s license
For full job descriptions and to apply, please visit www.neoninc.org
NEON Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Veterans
and Disabled Persons are encouraged to apply.
