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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 08/19/22

Applications Due09/02/22

Vacancy ID110834

AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of

TitleLaboratory Equipment Designer Electronics

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade17

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $57984 to $73813 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 40%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Rensselaer

Street Address SUNY East Campus, Rensselaer

City Rensselaer

StateNY

Zip Code12144

Minimum Qualifications High School diploma and two years of experience in the design, repair, maintenance, operation, and calibration of sophisticated electrical and electronics equipment for scientific research or experiments for educational purposes.

Substitution: an associate’s degree with specialization in machine design may substitute for the two years of experience.

Duties Description The Laboratory Equipment Designer (Electronics) assigned to the Bureau of Air Quality Surveillance’s Network Operations Section will be responsible for the design, fabrication and repair of air quality instrumentation for monitoring sites throughout the State. The information collected at these monitoring sites is used on a daily basis to forecast the Air Quality Indexes (AQIs) for particulate and ozone concentrations in the State, which are generated to protect public health and alert sensitive individuals to local potential exposure issues. Typical tasks will include, but not be limited to:

• Design, fabrication, maintenance, and repair of air monitoring equipment
• Field testing of new air monitoring equipment
• Deployment and operation of air monitoring equipment for special studies
• Operation and maintenance of air monitoring sites
• Perform quality assurance at air monitoring stations
• Effectively communicate issues to central office and other field staff

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Able to evaluate, modify, design, fabricate, operate, and maintain various electromechanical devices and equipment
• Capable of handling the standard tools of electricians
• Able to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electromechanical devices and equipment
• Must have excellent technical skills
• Able to operate a computer and possess knowledge of required technical computer programs
• Able to write correspondence and reports in a coherent, organized manner
• Must have good communication skills
• Able to lift and carry heavy equipment
• Capable of loading and unloading vehicles
• Comfortable in the use of ladders and scaffolding

Additional Comments Must have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position. Must be able to negotiate difficult terrain. Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions. Travel may be required. Overtime may be required. Overnight travel may be required. Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Alan Ilagan

Telephone (518) 402-9273

Fax (518) 402-9038

Email Address PostingResponses@dec.ny.gov

Address

Street 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12233

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease email/mail your resume indicating your interest in this position to the above. Be sure to include Posting #22-688 on your resume or it may not be accepted.

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