The University of Arizona
Human Resources
Classified Staff Employee Job Description
| Job Code: |
030399 |
| Title: | Telescope Operations Specialist |
| Pay Grade: | 33 |
Pay Range
(min/mid/max): | $29,443/$35,552/$43,062 |
| FLSA: | Non-exempt |
Purpose of Classification: |
| Provides technical support for the observatory by operating the telescope, collecting scientific data, ensuring weather and safety conditions permit operation of telescope and maintaining operational logs. |
Distinguishing Characteristics: |
| This is the first level in a series of two classifications. Classification requires night shift work with several nights on, then several nights off. During nights worked incumbent resides at a remote location at an elevation of up to 11,000 feet. Incumbents are required to travel to a remote site. |
Example of Duties: |
- Operates telescope for observing run which includes operating computers and consoles and monitoring the computer screen and various read outs.
- Collects scientific data through the operation of the telescope.
- Maintains observing weather station, monitoring wind velocity, humidity and amount of dust present; decides if weather conditions permit safe operation of telescope.
- Controls access to observing floor ensuring that a certified observer is present.
- Inspects premises to identify situations potentially dangerous or injurious to personnel or equipment; makes decision to prevent operation of the telescope facility due to adverse conditions.
- Performs preventive maintenance and makes minor repairs to telescope or sub-systems; notifies appropriate personnel of malfunctions of equipment.
- Performs computer diagnostics related to the use of the telescope, active optics and associated electro-optical systems following documented procedures.
- Maintains operational logs which include weather, safety and equipment malfunction information.
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
- Knowledge in the operation of telescopes and related instruments.
- Knowledge of related safety measures.
- Knowledge of data acquisition and mathematical calculations.
- Skill in telescope applications and computer control techniques.
- Ability to effectively communicate.
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Minimum Qualifications: |
- Two years of college or technical school training appropriate to the area of assignment AND one year experience with state of the art research or related instrumentation; OR,
- Three years experience operating telescopes which includes one year experience with state of the art research or related instrumentation; OR,
- Any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education approved by Human Resources.
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Prepared: |
10/01/1990 |
| Revised: |
07/01/2007 |
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