What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Water Resource Technician position at Pelican River Watershed District?
Benefits:
- Competitive wages
- Seasonal internship, counts towards college credits.
- No training required, we train you.
- Flexible start and end dates (mid-May to late- August)
- Full-time (40 hours/week)
- Typically 8 hours/day, Monday - Friday, an occasional weekend
- Opportunities to work with other local entities such as: Becker County, City of Detroit Lakes, Detroit Lakes School Districts, MN DNR, MPCA, USFWS, etc.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist with the collection of lake and stream
- water quality samples using various sampling tools.
- Operate, and maintain monitoring equipment
- Assist with the data collection of various
- Research projects of shoreline condition of lakes, streams, and drainage systems using GIS equipment events and/or field duties as assigned.
- Conduct field inspections and inventories
- Conduct aquatic vegetation surveys
- Participate in outreach and educational events
Minimum Qualifications:
- Current enrollment in bachelor or graduate degree program in the biology, hydrology, geology, environmental science, ecology, or other natural resources related field (preference given to students returning to school in the fall of 2025);
- Ability to walk on uneven terrain, lift up to 50 pounds;
- Work in inclement weather;
- Able to wade in rivers and streams;
- Ability to operate a boat/motor and trailer;
- Valid driver’s license with means of transportation for business if necessary; proof of insurance required;
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Internship
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15