Data Technician

Air Resource Specialists has an immediate opening for a full time Data Technician. We're looking for a detail-oriented and motivated individual who is ready to serve our business with professionalism, organization and flexibility. This position will work with our Data Management Team and Field Operations team to validate, analyze and report meteorological, gaseous and particulate data to our clients.

Air Resource Specialists, Inc. is a nationally recognized leader in air quality-related environmental monitoring, modeling, compliance, auditing, analysis, and research. We manage projects large and small – from national networks to community-scale monitors – with an emphasis on creative problem solving, engaged technical support, and high-quality data products. Our team is comprised of office, field and lab staff who work together to provide the highest quality air quality monitoring, quality assurance, compliance and data services to our clients.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Review collected data on a daily basis to verify proper instrument operation. Document instrument and data problems and corresponding solutions.
• Review collected data on a weekly basis and identify data anomalies for further analysis.
• Validate collected data on a monthly basis and analyze all data anomalies. Review supporting site documentation and problem logs.
• Work with Field Technicians to ensure that data collected from client sites are valid.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly data reports that describe and interpret findings for the client.
• Actively participate in data projects; take part in data validation, reporting and plot reviews.
• Schedule and lead internal plot reviews on a monthly or quarterly basis.
• Perform annual data comparison between ARS and client datasets to identify inconsistencies.
• Notify clients immediately when defined thresholds have been exceeded by specific parameters.
• Provide technical and non-technical support and services to clients or other staff members regarding the collection and analysis of data.
• Verify that data are posting to real-time websites. Flag data as needed to prevent bad data from posting to real-time websites.
• Work with IMC team members to resolve any issues and settle disputes over data issues and their resolve.
• Respond to client data requests.

Education and Experience

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a physical science, engineering or mathematics is required.
• Ability to use, learn and become proficient at using multiple computer software and systems including databases and spreadsheets.
• Ability to read, analyze, comprehend, and interpret technical documents and drawings. Ability to respond to inquiries from co-workers, government agencies, or others. Able to speak clearly and write informative reports.
• Ability to handle many tasks of considerable variety; ability to switch gears among tasks quickly.
• Ability to perform calculations and some mathematical reasoning.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in mathematical or diagram forms. The ability to tackle a problem by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.

Working Environment

Office environment – low to moderate noise level

Physical Requirements

• Able to stand, walk and sit. Sedentary for large portions of the day.
• Repetitive motion and manual dexterity to input data on keyboard.
• Close vision required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person