What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lakes Monitoring Technician (Temporary) position at State of Oklahoma?
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 Lakes Monitoring Technician (Temporary) to join our family of professionals in delivering exceptional services and expertise to Oklahomans.
Position: Lakes Monitoring Technician (Temporary)
Division: W.A.T.E.R
Section: Lakes Monitoring
Location of Work: 3800 Classen Boulevard; Oklahoma City, OK 73118
Travel: Extensive weekly overnight travel is required.
Description 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
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.
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Position: Lakes Monitoring Technician (Temporary)
Division: W.A.T.E.R
Section: Lakes Monitoring
Location of Work: 3800 Classen Boulevard; Oklahoma City, OK 73118
Travel: Extensive weekly overnight travel is required.
Description 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 field sampling (physical, chemical and biological) of lakes and reservoirs across the state.
- 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.
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
