The posting
The expected hiring range for this position is:
$37.67-$45.94.
Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.
What to expect day-to-day as a Technical Specialist: • Acts as a visible subject matter expert in one or more advanced and specialized technical functions. • Applies advanced and specialized knowledge to fabricate, set-up, calibrate, operate, test, repair, and/or modify a wide variety of highly complex electrical/electronic and/or mechanical equipment, systems, and devices for Laboratory projects/equipment. May coordinate and review the work of less experienced technical staff and oversee contractors. • Assists in the design and development of equipment and systems including providing engineering support activities to assigned projects or tasks. • Assists in construction and assembly of experiment and support equipment. Prepares set-up for testing phases of equipment. Prepares and tests equipment for operation using appropriate diagnostic software. • Contributes to the selection of plans, techniques, designs, layouts, cost estimates, and scheduling of technical projects. • Writes best practice procedures and documentation for all finished work. Enters relevant work information into a database and/or personal logbook. • Produces reports as assigned. Electronically prepares and compiles technical data and safety records for equipment using databases, spreadsheets, and other appropriate computing software and programs. • Provides complex technical support and maintenance for a wide variety of instruments and equipment in the assigned area. Troubleshoots problems and repairs as needed. • Performs ES&H duties, including environmental surveys, waste disposal, and radiological surveys. • Conducts periodic safety inspections of assigned area, including generation of hazard analyses. Assists in performing radioactive and chemical waste pick-ups, waste segregation, and related documentation. Prepares waste for disposal and packages waste for shipment. • Responds to and leads operational and emergency requirements. May be required to work off-hour shifts or respond to emergency call-ins. • Procures and maintains inventories of technical parts, supplies, materials, and equipment for assigned projects. Interacts with outside vendors, resolves technical problems. May conduct on-site vendor visits and expedite deliveries. Orders parts, tooling, and supplies for assigned projects. • Assists in the design and development of equipment and systems including providing engineering support activities to assigned projects or tasks. • Directs, mentors, and/or guides the work of other technicians or contractors. As assigned, serves as the lead technician or shift supervisor for specific group projects or tasks. • Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor. • Abides by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.
Minimum Required Education and Experience: HS degree (or technical certificate or equivalent) plus 12+ years of advanced expertise and experience in a highly technical function of strategic importance to a Laboratory project or experiment (e.g., cryo, radio frequency, radiation protection, clean room, etc.).
Applicable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: • Demonstrated and sustained experience in the assigned area. • Possesses and applies advanced knowledge of electrical, mechanical and/or ES&H technology concepts, practices, and procedures from extensive experience or academic study. • May be required to legally operate a government vehicle.
Job descriptions are a general statement of duties and responsibilities. The Laboratory may change the job duties and responsibilities at any time. The compensation department compares job descriptions to similar positions inside and outside the Laboratory to determine pay ranges.
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