Lakes Monitoring Technician (Temporary)

Job Posting Title

Lakes Monitoring Technician (Temporary)

Agency

835 WATER RESOURCES BOARD

Supervisory Organization

OK Water Resources Board

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

May 05, 2025

Note: 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 time

Job Type

Temporary

Compensation

$15 - $18 hourly rate, 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 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:

• 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.

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.