Streams Monitoring Technician (Summer Intern) (okgov)
Job posting number: #178283 (Ref:JR41056)
Job Description
Job Posting Title
Streams Monitoring Technician (Summer Intern)Agency
835 WATER RESOURCES BOARDSupervisory Organization
OK Water Resources BoardJob Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)
March 15, 2025Note: 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 timeJob Type
TemporaryCompensation
$15 to $18 per hour. Rate is based on education and experience.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 temporary employee to join our family of professionals in delivering exceptional services and expertise to Oklahomans.
Position: Streams Monitoring Technician (Summer Intern)
Division: W.A.T.E.R
Section: Streams Monitoring
Location of Work: 3800 Classen Boulevard; Oklahoma City, OK 73118
Travel: Extensive weekly overnight travel is required.
JOB IS FROM: nursingjobs.siteVIEWDescription of Work Duties
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.
Typical Job Functions:
Assist with stream monitoring activities such as fish collections, macroinvertebrate collections, and physical habitat assessments.
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.
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, 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.
Please upload a resume and college/university transcript.
Agency Awards:
Oklahoman Top Workplaces 2024
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 active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.