Earthquake Field Technician

80% - Earthquake Station Installation/Maintenance:

• Perform regular visits to earthquake stations for equipment installation upgrade welfare checks troubleshooting and routine maintenance involving a significant number of self-driven miles in KGS vehicles to potentially remote Kansas locations. Good safety protocols are essential with required compliance.

20% - Mobilization/Demobilization:

• Ensure that inventory of necessary supplies and tools for site installation and maintenance are readily available at all supplies tools and equipment. Coordinate with staff and contact landowners for scheduling site visits.

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Work Schedule
Scheduling is flexible with opportunities for overtime.

Contact Information to Applicants
For technical questions contact Shelby Peterie
For HR questions contact Annette Delaney

1. High school diploma or GED.
2. Demonstrable work experience in a hands-on outdoor environment as evidenced by application material. For example: farm construction fieldwork.
3. Experience with the use of hand tools and minor mechanical repairs as evidenced by application material.

1. Commercial agricultural or domestic vehicle experience including maintenance and troubleshooting.
2. Experience working independently and making decisions with remote guidance evidenced by work experience.
3. Experience with electrical and/or assembly of electronic or scientific equipment.

Position Overview
The Earthquake Field Technician is a part of the Applied Geophysical Research group at the Kansas Geological Survey (KGS) a complex unit with multiple subdisciplines and several specialized collaborative programs. The Earthquake Field Technician is responsible for installing and/or moving and maintaining earthquake stations in the KGS earthquake network currently consisting of 30 stations across -house training will be provided for operating the necessary machinery and equipment. This position is mostly independent with limited supervision and remote guidance during field work. It requires good communication skills both within the group and with individuals who might be encountered while performing field work. Travel is required and is paid for by KGS including per diem. Scheduling is flexible with opportunities for overtime. An intermittent Temporary position allows the employee to remain in a temporary position beyond 12 months but is still limited to the 999 hour cap per 12-month period. No benefits with temporary positions. $18-22 per hour depending on qualifications and experience.

Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application submit the following documents:

1. Cover letter detailing how the candidate meets the required and preferred qualifications.
2. Resume.
3. Contact information for at least 2professional references; state the relationshipto references. At least one reference must be a past or present supervisor.

Review of applications will begin Monday July 20 2026 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.

1. Valid current and unrestricted drivers license.
2. Work away from home-base for up to five days at a time.
3. Operate a mini excavator with in-house training.
4. Work outdoors in year-round Kansas weather conditions for extended periods while performing repetitive and sometimes labor-intensive tasks over periods of several days with or without reasonable accommodation.
5. Work alone in remote settings.