Agricultural Engineering Technician

US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS); Athens (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in the Southeast Area, Athens, GA, seeks personnel to support all phases of a scientist’s study, including conducting test applications of scientific and technical theories when methods are clearly outlined.

Qualifications include specialized experience for GS-07/08/09 and education in engineering fields. The position emphasizes experience with engineering equipment, data collection, sensor calibration, PLCs, and related instrumentation.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience requirements for GS-07 include one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-06.
• Specialized experience requirements for GS-08 include one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-07.
• Specialized experience requirements for GS-09 include one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-08.
• Education: Two full years of graduate education or a master’s degree directly related to engineering work.

Responsibilities

• Involves assisting with testing, installation, or adjustment of engineering equipment.
• Assists with using instrumentation for collecting research data.
• May involve operating building automation system software and evaluating collected data.

Education

Master's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in the Southeast Area, Athens, GA, seeks personnel to support all phases of a scientist’s study, including conducting test applications of scientific and technical theories when methods are clearly outlined.

Qualifications include specialized experience for GS-07/08/09 and education in engineering fields. The position emphasizes experience with engineering equipment, data collection, sensor calibration, PLCs, and related instrumentation.