Streams Monitoring Technician Summer Intern

Streams Monitoring Technician Summer Intern

Agency
: 835 WATER RESOURCES BOARD

Supervisory Organization
: OK Water Resources Board

Job Posting End Date
:
Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Job Type
:
Temporary

Full/Part-Time
:
Part time

Compensation
: $15 - $18 hourly rate, based on education and experience.

Estimated Appointment End Date
:
Continuous if Blank

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 Technician Summer Intern to join our family of professionals in delivering exceptional services and expertise to Oklahomans.

Streams Monitoring Technician Summer Intern

W.A.T.E.R.

Streams Monitoring

3800 Classen Boulevard;
Oklahoma City, OK 73118

Extensive weekly overnight travel is required.

This position will assist staff with various duties in a field environment in various locations throughout Oklahoma. Duties may be performed in extreme weather conditions.

• Assist with wetland restoration activities.
• Assist with post-processing of field water quality samples
• Assist with the setup, calibration, and maintenance of monitoring equipment.
• Data entry and review.
• Assist with data management activities.
• Assist with Division activities as needed.

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, Word, Excel, Access and Arc GIS is preferred. Basic knowledge of chemical and biological principles is a plus.

The position provides valuable job experience that will be beneficial in preparing successful applicants for their careers.

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.

Upload a resume and college/university transcript.

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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.

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