Lakes Monitoring Specialist

Job Title

Lakes Monitoring Specialist

835 WATER RESOURCES BOARD

OK Water Resources Board

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Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

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Full time

Regular

Annual Salary: $49,300 plus a generous benefit package.

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 full‑time Lakes Monitoring Specialist to join our family of professionals in delivering exceptional services and expertise to Oklahomans.

Lakes Monitoring Specialist

Water Assessment, Trends, and Environmental Research

Lakes

3800 Classen Boulevard;
Oklahoma City, OK 73118

12 months in accordance with (OAC) 260:

Extensive fieldwork, training & conference attendance with extended day and overnight travel is required.

• Generous Annual Benefit Allowance:
  Up to $21,942 to help cover insurance premiums for employees and their families.
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans: A variety of options with no exclusions for pre‑existing conditions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs):
  Pre‑tax savings for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Retirement Savings Plans:
  • Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan:
    Employer matches 6% of a minimum 4.5% employee contribution (up to 7% if the employee contributes 7%).
  • OPERS Defined Benefit Plan:
    Available for reenrollment to employees enrolled prior to November 1, 2015.
• Paid Leave:
  • 15 days annually during the first 1–5 years of service.
  • 18 days annually for 5–10 years of service.
  • 20 days annually for 10–20 years of service.
  • 25 days annually for over 20 years of service.
  • Sick leave:
    Accrued at 15 days per year.
• Holidays:
  Eleven paid holidays annually.
• Employee Discounts:
  Special rates with various vendors and companies.
• Longevity Payment:
  Monetary rewards beginning at two years of service to recognize dedicated tenure.
• Thrive:
  Empower Oklahoma State employees to improve & enhance their well‑being.

This robust benefits package reflects our commitment to the well‑being, financial security, and work‑life harmony of our team members.

The position involves performing various activities in our Lakes Monitoring Program such as water quality sampling, GIS mapping, diagnostic and restoration activities, assist with wetlands monitoring, and writing/review of technical reports and technical guidance documents. Moderate to heavy physical exertion will be required; including but not limited to carrying field equipment, operating certain sample collection equipment, and wading in all types of water for prolonged periods while working.

Experience with the operation of boats and/or another watercraft is a plus, but not required.

• Gather, organize, and process water quality and quantity data.
• Operate field trucks, boats, and other field equipment.
• Perform validations on water quality and quantity data or other types of data.
• Perform routine chemical tests of samples and process biological samples for taxonomic analysis.
• Prepare or review data summary reports of investigations, sampling, chemical analysis, or other related tasks.
• Maintain and calibrate various types of electronic and non‑electronic equipment.
• Enter data and manipulate spreadsheets from a variety of investigations and projects.
• Ensure that data is collected and analyzed in a scientifically defensible manner.
• Work with Lakes Monitoring Leader on project planning and implementation.
• Assist with bathymetric mapping activities of lakes across the state.
• Other duties assigned.

Strong communications skills and knowledge, skills and abilities required at this level include knowledge of the principles and practices of…