Water Resource Data Technician (Water Resource Data Technician 1)

Initial Posting Date:

03/28/2025

Application Deadline:

04/10/2025

Agency:

Water Resources Department

Salary Range:

$4,023 - $5,575

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Water Resource Data Technician (Water Resource Data Technician 1)

Job Description:

Join Our Team as a Water Resource Data Technician!

Are you detail-oriented, passionate about data, and eager to contribute to the management of Oregon’s water resources? The Oregon Water Resources Department is looking for a Water Resource Data Technician to join our Information Technology (IT) Section. In this role, you’ll play a key part in researching, gathering, and maintaining critical water resource data. Your work will directly support water rights management by ensuring accurate data entry, map creation, and quality control using GIS tools.

This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with agency staff, provide excellent customer service, and contribute to a positive, solution-focused workplace. If you enjoy working with data, analyzing information, and making meaningful contributions to public resource management, we encourage you to apply; especially if you have a background or interest in GIS, water rights, or natural resource data management.

This full-time, hybrid-eligible position is based in Salem, Oregon and comes with competitive pay and outstanding benefits, including healthcare, paid leave, and a pension plan. If you’re ready to build a career in public service while helping secure Oregon’s water future, we want to hear from you!

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