Instrument Technician - Ambient Monitoring

The DNREC Division of Air Quality monitors and regulates emissions to the air. Air monitoring is supported by the Ambient Air Monitoring Program which operates a network of monitoring stations throughout the State. This monitoring network measures pollutants for which national air quality standards have been defined to protect public health, welfare, and the environment. The Ambient Air Monitoring Program is supported by the Air Monitoring Quality Assurance Program, which ensures the quality of data produced.

Both programs assist in analysis and distribution of the air monitoring data.  for more information about the Division of Air Quality.

This is a mid-level position in the Ambient Air Monitoring program with the Division of Air Quality. The Instrument Technician performs and assists with the maintenance of DNREC's statewide ambient air monitoring network which involves:

• determining the causes of malfunctions in measuring, analyzing or processing instrumentation of analog or digital design;
• repairing and replacing defective circuit boards and modules;
• replacing defective integrated circuit chips and electronic elements;
• repairing and performing preventive maintenance on electro‑mechanical systems;
• calibrating instrumentation and test equipment;
• coordinating with manufacturers for RMA repairs;
• requisitioning parts and supplies;
• keeping records of work performed and parts used.

Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.

• Six months experience in inventory control such as ordering, receiving, tracking, storing and handling inventory; disbursing materials, supplies and equipment.
• Six months experience in servicing ambient air quality monitoring equipment or other environmental sampling and measurement equipment.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Determines the causes of malfunctions in measuring, analyzing or processing instrumentation of analog or digital design.
• Repairs or replaces defective circuit boards and modules.
• Replaces defective integrated circuit chips and electronic elements.
• Repairs and performs preventive maintenance on electro‑mechanical systems.
• Calibrates instrumentation and test equipment.
• Modifies instrumentation as required.
• Requisition s parts and supplies.
• Keeps records of work performed and parts used.

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• Six months experience in troubleshooting electronic instrumentation.
• Six months experience in interpreting circuit diagrams and schematics.
• Six months experience in using electronic test equipment and hand tools.
• Knowledge of electrical and electronic safety.
• Knowledge of microprocessor which includes controlled instruments.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H‑1 B Visas.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E‑Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hire's Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

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The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they…