Hydrology Technician 2

Cleveland Metroparks • Parma, OH

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Hydrology Technician 2 is a mid-level, experienced field worker seasonal position that assists Natural Resources Division staff in day-to-day or project related management, i.e., maintenance and restoration, or research and monitoring of the natural resources in Cleveland Metroparks and northeastern Ohio. This position works in the Aquatic Research and Management program to assist with hydrologic and water chemistry monitoring as part of district-wide aquatic ecosystem assessments and resource management. Reports to Senior Area Manager for Urban Watersheds at West Creek Reservation. Works at reservations across Cleveland Metroparks.

Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to read maps, follow written directions, and navigate through forest or wetland areas.
• Ability to walk up to 5 miles daily through challenging terrain including heavy vegetation, wetlands, and steep slopes.
• Ability to lift and carry 40 pounds up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to work outdoors and tolerate the climate and conditions of natural areas typical of northeast Ohio (including heat, humidity, poison ivy, and biting/stinging insects).
• Energy and enthusiasm for field work.
• Responsible attitude and work ethic.
• Positive disposition and ability to work well with a diverse team.
• Communicates well and continually updates co-workers and supervisor of progress and problems.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with stakeholders, including employees and the general public.
• Ability to speak and write clearly, concisely and persuasively with ability to communicate one-on-one or in group settings.
• Ability to perform work with a high degree of accuracy and organization.
• Ability to perform with independence and initiative.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge or coursework in wetland and stream hydrology and monitoring experience preferred.
• Familiarity with any combination of the following preferred: YSI sondes, ISCO flow meters, water level recorders, BEHI, pebble counts, stream survey techniques.
• Good data entry and management skills, strong skills with Excel preferred.
• Experience in computer applications including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and/or GIS and GPS and associated hardware is desirable.
• Experience and knowledge of natural resource conservation practices and procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Downloading, maintaining, inspecting, and calibrating water level recorders, flow meters, water quality sondes, and precipitation gages
• Geomorphic stream assessment using various methods (Bank Erosion Hazard Index, pebble counts, cross-section and longitudinal survey, stream feature inventory)
• Downloading and managing data from monitoring instruments
• Developing reports and/or models utilizing data
• Occasional outreach activities (field trips, special events, workshops) for various audiences
• Georeferencing historical aerials and aligning stream channels

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees