Water Quality Monitoring - Summer Temp.

Oklahoma State Government•Oklahoma City, OK

3d•$16

About The Position

Basic Purpose Position pays up to $16.00 per hour. Applicant must submit Resume, Cover Letter, and college transcript. This Position is located in Geary, Oklahoma Typical Functions Streams - Work will include the collection of water quality data using field meters; collection of water samples; collection of benthic macroinvertebrate samples; collection of fish using seines and backpack, pram and boat electrofishing gear; collection of stream habitat data. The successful applicant may also assist with equipment maintenance, sample delivery, data review, and data entry. Level Descriptor This is the basic level of this job family where employees are assigned responsibilities for performing beginning level work for conducting environmental and natural resource field investigations and inspections. In this role, employees will conduct routine environmental health surveys and inspections, and prepare reports of findings, and perform follow-up investigations. They will also assist the public with filling out appropriate forms, and will provide technical and routine clerical assistance to Public Health Specialist, Environmental Programs Specialists, and/or Investigators. Education and Experience 24 hours towards the completion of a major or minor in the biological or environmental sciences is preferred, but not required. No experience required but is preferred. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required include knowledge of the principles and practices of environmental sanitation; of general natural resource principles; of basic chemical and biological testing; of community environmental problems; and of state and federal sanitation laws. Ability is required to keep records; to write reports; to establish effective working relationships with others; to recognize sanitation violations; and to perform non-complex laboratory procedures. Special Requirements Applicant must be willing to work in the field and office and be able to listen and follow instructions. Work often requires strenuous physical work in extreme weather conditions. Applicant must be willing and able to lift and carry 50 lbs. of equipment for extended distances, swim and work safely with others alone or with others. Overnight travel may be necessary. Expenses (hotel) and per diem will be paid for overnight trips. Most importantly, the applicant must be reliable, have a good work ethic, and a desire to learn. Additional Job Description 6:00 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M. Monday through Thursday. Hours may vary and may often extend past 4:30 P.M. Weekend work is avoided but possible. Start date on or about May 18-26, 2026. End date of August 17-24, 2026, or start of fall semester. Both start and end dates may be negotiable.

Requirements

Applicant must submit Resume, Cover Letter, and college transcript
Applicant must be willing to work in the field and office and be able to listen and follow instructions
Work often requires strenuous physical work in extreme weather conditions
Applicant must be willing and able to lift and carry 50 lbs. of equipment for extended distances, swim and work safely with others alone or with others
Applicant must be reliable, have a good work ethic, and a desire to learn
knowledge of the principles and practices of environmental sanitation
knowledge of general natural resource principles
knowledge of basic chemical and biological testing
knowledge of community environmental problems
knowledge of state and federal sanitation laws
Ability is required to keep records
Ability is required to write reports
Ability is required to establish effective working relationships with others
Ability is required to recognize sanitation violations
Ability is required to perform non-complex laboratory procedures

Nice To Haves

24 hours towards the completion of a major or minor in the biological or environmental sciences is preferred
experience is preferred

Responsibilities

collection of water quality data using field meters
collection of water samples
collection of benthic macroinvertebrate samples
collection of fish using seines and backpack, pram and boat electrofishing gear
collection of stream habitat data
equipment maintenance
sample delivery
data review
data entry
conduct routine environmental health surveys and inspections
prepare reports of findings
perform follow-up investigations
assist the public with filling out appropriate forms
provide technical and routine clerical assistance to Public Health Specialist, Environmental Programs Specialists, and/or Investigators