WATER QUALITY TECHNICIAN II (SR-15) [1 vacancy]

City and County of Honolulu•Oahu, HI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Environmental Services, Environmental Quality Division is hiring for a Water Quality Technician II at Sand Island Water Quality Lab in Honolulu. This position performs marine water column and sediment collection activities, in-situ analyses, collection of ocean circulation data, outfall inspections, and other related field collection work.

Requirements

Citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
Equivalent to graduation from high school.
Two years of experience in collecting and analyzing oceanographic, laboratory or related data.
Valid driver's license (Type 3/automobile), prior to appointment.
Valid basic SCUBA certificate, at time of application.

Nice To Haves

SCUBA certified
Interested in boating
Experience collecting scientific data

Responsibilities

Perform collection and in-situ analyses of marine water column samples; sediment samples by dredge or diving; elected species of fish and marine organisms for toxics bioaccumulation and whole effluent toxicity bioassays.
Conduct fish and coral reef surveys using transecting methods and Remotely Operated Vehicles.
Perform activities related to the collection of ocean circulation data, such as the deployment of current meters and drogues and dye to testing of plume dispersion.
Perform diving inspections of the City's ocean outfalls and other marine discharges.
Transport samples to City laboratory for processing.
Operate a city-owned vehicle, trailer, boat, testing equipment, fishing gear, sampling equipment, and SCUBA gear.