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Primary Function

The Meteorological Instrumentation Technician, Junior performs routine operation, maintenance, sustainment, troubleshooting, and repair of fixed and mobile meteorological instrumentation systems in support of Wallops Flight Facility (WFF) and remote mission operations. This position works with moderate supervision and is expected to independently perform standard maintenance tasks while supporting senior technicians and engineers on more complex systems and mission-critical activities.

Essential Duties

• Perform routine preventive and corrective maintenance on meteorological instrumentation systems to ensure mission readiness and data accuracy.

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot systems including GPS radiosonde receiving stations, surface weather sensors, ASOS interfaces, ceilometers, lightning detection systems, wind measurement systems, and related equipment.

• Support upper-air and surface observation operations, including preparation, launch, and recovery support for routine and special balloon soundings.

• Assist with maintenance and sustainment of fixed and mobile meteorological systems at WFF and remote deployment locations.

• Conduct inspections, basic calibrations, adjustments, and component replacements in accordance with approved procedures.

• Identify system anomalies, document discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions to senior personnel.

• Maintain accurate maintenance records, logs, and documentation in approved tracking systems.

• Assist with system setup, teardown, and configuration for mobile or temporary meteorological deployments.

• Follow all safety, quality, and environmental procedures while working around electrical systems, antennas, towers, and outdoor equipment.

• Participate in required technical training, certification programs, and on-the-job training to advance technical proficiency.

• Provide limited guidance to helpers or less experienced personnel as assigned.

• Perform other related duties as required to support meteorological operations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No formal supervisory responsibility.

• May provide task-level guidance to Meteorological Instrumentation Technician Helpers.

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of electronic, mechanical, or meteorological instrumentation systems.

• Ability to troubleshoot and repair routine equipment malfunctions using schematics, manuals, and procedures.

• Familiarity with surface and upper-air meteorological sensors and data collection principles.

• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and standard test equipment.

• Basic computer proficiency for data entry, maintenance tracking, and documentation.

• Ability to read and follow technical instructions and safety requirements.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently on assigned tasks.

• Effective verbal communication skills and ability to work as part of a technical team.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in electronics, instrumentation, meteorological systems, or related technical field preferred.

• Military technical training or equivalent civilian experience highly desirable.

• Valid driver's license with ability to operate government or company vehicles.

• Ability to obtain and maintain required site access credentials.

• Ability to work rotating shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays as mission requirements dictate.

• Ability to lift, carry, and install equipment in field and facility environments.

Working Environment

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors at WFF facilities, towers, antenna sites, and remote locations. The position involves exposure to weather conditions, electrical equipment, heights, and confined spaces. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
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This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.