Water Quality Technician

The Department of Environmental Quality is seeking to fill multiple intern positions in the Division of Water Quality. These are Term-Limited (TL), full time (40 hours per week), seasonal positions.

Principal Duties

• Assist with field monitoring activities with Monitoring Section Staff
• Collects, organizes, and review water quality data and samples
• Delivers field samples to appropriate labs
• Follows quality assurance procedures including standard operating procedures and field manuals

Ideal Candidate

• Work experience or educational background related to watershed sciences
• Skills include knowledge in physical, chemical, and biological dynamics of water quality monitoring
• Experience with operating scientific monitoring equipment
• Experience with operating 4WD vehicles, boats, and towing trailers
• Ability to get along with a diversity of personalities and maintain a positive attitude under stressful situations
• Flexible schedule and able to travel overnight frequently
• Knowledge with handling, collecting and identifying fish

Preferences:
An associate degree or higher in a field related to watershed sciences is preferred. But, candidates who are still pursuing their degree will be considered. This includes environmental studies, natural resources, wildlife biology, environmental chemistry, geology, etc.
Certification is unnecessary.
 
Additional Information
This is a term-limited (temporary), non-benefited position anticipated to last May through October 2025.
The schedule is 40 hours per week.Supplemental Information

• This is a field-based position where working in inclement weather and physically demanding work conditions is common. Candidates must be familiar with working in a variety of conditions including: rain, snow, heat, wind, uneven and slippery surfaces, and strenuous situations. Additionally, given the nature of the position, candidates must be comfortable working in and around water. This includes wading streams, working in wetlands, and being on lakes/reservoirs.
• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.