Position Description
An important and rewarding position with the perfect balance of office and field work.  The Electronics Technician will support the NOAA SORD-Idaho office in the calibration, maintenance, and operation of meteorological equipment, such as wind and temperature sensors, sodars, radios, and data acquisition equipment. Work activities shall be performed both at the NOAA office building and at outdoor sites where the equipment is deployed. These sites include the Idaho National Laboratories and surrounding communities. Duties include performing semi-annual calibration, maintenance, and repair of all meteorological instruments and other equipment in a meteorological observation network that includes 34 towers. The individual will also be responsible for maintaining equipment service documentation, inventory, and installing additional instrumentation as required.

Technicians of all experience levels are encouraged to apply.

Required Skills

• 1+ years of experience.
• Familiar with standard tools and procedures used in the calibration and maintenance of electronics equipment.
• The position requires working outside and climbing meteorological towers to service equipment. Training for climbing towers will be provided. 
• Must be a US Citizen and be able to pass a background investigation to obtain a security badge to enter the applicable government facility. 
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Familiarity with meteorological equipment, radio communications, data acquisition equipment, and circuits. In addition, interest and/or familiarity with IT and electrical work is a plus.

Education
AA degree, apprenticeship at a vocational school, or completion of a relevant certificate program.

Location
The position is located on-site at NOAA's Air Research Lab in Idaho Falls, ID.

Benefits
All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our flexible benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
• 11 Paid Federal Government Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Professional Membership Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Competitive compensation plan
• Discretionary variable incentive bonuses based on factors such as individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance
• Publication and Conference Presentation Awards with bonuses

ERT is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and Equal Opportunity - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.