Job description
Job Posting Title
Streams Monitoring Seasonal Temporary
Agency
835 WATER RESOURCES BOARD
Supervisory Organization
OK Water Resources Board
Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/Part-Time
Part time
Job Type
Temporary
Compensation
$15 - $18 per hour, up to 40 hours per week, with a maximum of 999 hours in a 12 - month period.
Pay is based on education and experience. No benefits are offered. A travel per diem rate is provided for travel expenses.
*We currently have 5 Streams Monitoring Seasonal Temporary positions available. Please apply for all 5 vacancies.*
Job Description
The Oklahoma Water Resources Board is a state agency responsible for overseeing the complex mission of managing, monitoring, planning for, and financing the state's water resources and infrastructure towards reliable future supplies that support strong communities, commerce, and the environment. The agency is seeking a Streams Monitoring Seasonal Temporary employee to join our family of professionals in delivering exceptional services and expertise to Oklahomans.
Division: Water Quality
Section: Streams Monitoring
Location of Work: 3800 Classen Boulevard; Oklahoma City, OK 73118
Travel: Extensive weekly overnight travel is required. The position also requires extended periods in vehicles traveling to streams and rivers in rural locations in the state.
Description of Work Duties
This position will assist staff with various duties in a field environment throughout rural Oklahoma. Duties may be performed in extreme weather conditions.
Typical Job Functions:
- Assist with the collection and post-processing of field water quality samples.
- Wading in rivers and streams.
- Assist with the setup, calibration, and maintenance of monitoring equipment.
- Data entry and review.
- Assist with the collection of biological communities (macroinvertebrates and fish).
- Operating vans, trucks, and trailers in rough terrain.
- Other duties as assigned.
Preferred Education and Experience: Pursuing a bachelor or associate degree in physical, natural, or biological science, chemistry, geology, hydrology, physical geography, epidemiology, environmental science, environmental health, civil, agricultural, environmental, geological, or chemical engineering.
Experience with the operation of boats or other watercraft is a plus. Basic knowledge of computer operations is required. Experience with Microsoft Office 365, Excel, Word, Access, and Arc GIS is preferred. Basic knowledge of chemical and biological principles is a plus.
Moderate to heavy physical activity, including but not limited to carrying field equipment, operating sample collection equipment, and wading through streams and rivers for prolonged periods, will be required.
The position provides valuable job experience that will be beneficial in preparing successful applicants for their careers.
Please upload a resume and college transcript.
Agency Awards:
THE OKLAHOMAN TOP WORKPLACES – 2022
CERTIFIED HEALTHY OKLAHOMA
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account. Go to Careers app on WD home screen>Click on 'Find Jobs-Internal State of Oklahoma'.
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