National Radio Astronomy Observatory
Position Description:
Position Summary
The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is a diverse, exciting, and prestigious research facility that plays a vital role in the study of the universe.
The Observatory operates a variety of radio telescopes spanning the globe, including the famous Very Large Array (VLA) in New Mexico, the Green Bank Telescope in West Virginia, and the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) in Chile.
These telescopes are among the most advanced in the world, allowing astronomers to explore the universe in unprecedented detail.
The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) announces an opening for a VLBA Station Specialist.
The VLBA Station Specialist is a hands-on technical staff member skilled and experienced in multiple areas such as digital and analog electronics, mechanical hardware, HVAC systems, general site maintenance, and operations support.
NRAO is seeking an employee willing to climb a large radio telescope antenna, troubleshoot and fix problems there or in the site building, and otherwise keep the site operational to enable astronomical data to be continuously received, processed, and delivered for scientific study.
This is a rewarding opportunity, where the tenure of Specialists is typically measured in decades due to the interesting work and the Observatorys great benefits and work-life balance.
In general, the Specialist, along with another Specialist, is responsible for installation, repairs, and maintenance at the Very Long Baseline Array Station located on in Pie Town, NM.
The station includes the 25-meter antenna and support infrastructure and is part of a 10-antenna array, spread across the US, all capturing radio astronomical data delivered to a centrally located correlator.
The Specialist will interact with other personnel at these sites and at the correlator site.
The Specialist must respond to emergency repair situations as dictated by the impact on the station's ability to perform intended functions.
The employee typically works with the other Specialist, but is occasionally solo when schedule issues arise and is on-call on alternating weekends.
What You Will be Doing:
The position performs maintenance, inspection, testing, troubleshooting, repair, data delivery and other work on the Very Long Baseline Array Station, including the 25-meter Antenna.
The station includes Radio Frequency receiver and cryogenic systems, data and communications equipment, data recorders, recording media, servo control systems, mechanical drive equipment, and weather stations.
Routine duties include:
Additional duties include:
Work Environment
The Specialist frequently works in high places, up to 100 feet, in outside weather conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The employee works near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to electrical hazards.
These and other situations mean the employee is often responsible to perform lockout/tag out to create a safe work environment.
Who You Are:
Competency Summary
Candidates must have the ability to work independently and reliably with minimal direct supervision.
They must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and operate a personal computer and common software.
They must be able to solve technical problems and deal with a variety of situations where only limited documentation and standardization may exist.
Candidates must have and maintain a current Driver's License and they may be required to drive Observatory vehicles.
Total Rewards:
The NRAO offers a comprehensive total rewards package for this position, subject to eligibility requirements.
We are committed to serving our employees and their families with an extensive and competitive compensation and benefits package that supports our employees overall well-being and career growth.
Compensation
The NRAO strives to attract and retain dedicated, highly qualified, competent, and motivated employees by offering competitive compensation and recognition for performance.
Factors which may affect starting pay may include; education, experience, skills, competencies, other qualifications of the successful candidate, as well as internal equity and labor market conditions.
Benefits:
NRAOs benefits package addresses the needs of employees and their families with most benefits beginning on the first day of employment.
NRAO provides excellent paid time off (13 holidays, annual accrual of up to 24 vacation days and 15 sick days, additional time off for doctor/dentist visits, and 8 weeks of paid parental leave).
Medical, dental and vision plans are effective on the first day of employment.
NRAOs retirement benefit contributes an amount equal to 10 percent of a qualified participants base pay with no required employee contribution; we also offer an optional supplemental, tax-deferred plan for employee retirement contributions.
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