Hydrologic Data Collection Field Technician

Hydrologic Data Collection Field Technician (0579)

Job Category
:
Scientific

Requisition Number
: HYDRO
002786

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• Posted :
  January 8, 2026
• Full-Time

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2379 Broad Street
Brooksville, FL 34604, USA

Help protect one of Florida’s most vital resources — water —with a career at the
Southwest Florida Water Management District (District).

The District is a government agency whose mission is to protect water resources, minimize flood risks, and ensure the public’s water needs are met. We serve a population of nearly 6million people in west-central Florida as directed by state law.

Support the District’s Data Collection Bureau managing multiple tasks and priorities in fast-paced, team-oriented environment. As part of the Data Collection team, the Hydrological Data Collection Field Technician will install and maintain data collections sites and collect various types of hydrologic data.

This opportunity offers an ability to make an impact on the organization and provides flexibility and a true work-life balance. Some key skills include excellent communication (both oral and written), attention to detail, problem-solving skills as well as a passion for technical excellence.

You’ll have the chance to work with a wide range of teams in this promising position, each of which plays a vital role in our efforts to preserve our most valuable natural resources. Using your expertise, you’ll play an important role in enhancing the results to ensure a brighter future for the environment of Florida.

District employees are offered an excellent total rewards package that includes:

• 9 paid holidays (+ 1 floating holiday)
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Paid Parental Leave, including Maternity, Bonding and Family Supportive Work Program
• Medical and dental insurance (91- 97% District paid)
• Vision insurance
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability (District Paid)
• Health savings & flexible spending accounts
• Flexible schedule for work-life balance
• Legal and Identity Theft protection
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Transfer in years of service for other public sector work – towards the FRS program and sick time

The starting salary range is included for the Field Technician profile which reflects the minimum to approximately 50% of the respective pay grade. The starting salary will be based on the education and experience of the successful candidate. The District conducts annual performance evaluations that may award applicable pay increases based on positive employee performance.

• Collects, compiles, and records various hydrologic and meteorologic data including rainfall, stream stages, lake
  levels, and ground water levels.
• Installs, operates, maintains, and services various types of mechanical and electronic hydrologic and meteorologic
  recording devices.
• Uses surveying equipment to verify or establish elevations of data collection sites.
  Constructs and maintains data collection sites by clearing brush and debris, building and repairing platforms,
  walkways, etc.
• Maintains assigned field equipment and vehicle, ensuring routine maintenance and repair, as necessary.
• Assists other staff in field work, as necessary.
• Participates in other data collection activities, as required.

Work is divided between office and field environments. Fieldwork is frequently conducted under adverse weather
conditions, and may involve remote, undeveloped and/or isolated sites. Work may be conducted on or around open water,
wetlands, or marshes.

Must be able to frequently bend and squat, with occasional requirement to climb or swim. Must be able to operate a
District vehicle with attached equipment for two hours or more at a time. Will work 10-hour shifts and be required to sit for
up to 5 hours and/or stand for up to 3 hours. Must be able to frequently lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift between
10 and 50 pounds. Must be able to…