Senior Hydrologic Instrumentation Technician

Cherokee Federal; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Cherokee United Services seeks a Research Equipment Specialist III to perform advanced testing, troubleshooting, calibration, and system support for hydrologic data collection equipment. The role requires developing testing methods and coordinating with federal engineers and researchers in Tuscaloosa, AL.

Responsibilities include leading testing projects, documenting results, and ensuring data quality and operational readiness.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with 5–7 years of related experience.
• Experience performing non-routine testing, evaluation, troubleshooting, and calibration.
• Ability to develop and improve test methods and procedures.
• Strong technical documentation and records management skills.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Must pass background and security training.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced testing and evaluation of research equipment.
• Plan and execute technical projects of limited scope or lead portions of larger efforts.
• Develop and implement testing methods and evaluation procedures for hydrologic systems.
• Troubleshoot, calibrate, and validate scientific instrumentation and electronic systems.
• Maintain documentation including evaluation reports and calibration records.

Skills

Equipment testing

Technical documentation

English communication

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

Cherokee United Services seeks a Research Equipment Specialist III to perform advanced testing, troubleshooting, calibration, and system support for hydrologic data collection equipment. The role requires developing testing methods and coordinating with federal engineers and researchers in Tuscaloosa, AL.

Responsibilities include leading testing projects, documenting results, and ensuring data quality and operational readiness.