Job Description
Job ID/Title: 25671 - Seasonal Observation Well Technician (4 positions available)
Department: Agriculture and Natural Resources - Water Rights Program
Locations:
- Western South Dakota (Rapid City or Spearfish)
- Northeastern South Dakota (Watertown or Aberdeen)
- Eastern South Dakota (Brookings or Vermillion)
- Pierre
Wage: $14.18 per hour
Application Deadline: May 15, 2024
Supervisor: Adam Mathiowetz, Natural Resources Engineer
Position Description:
These are seasonal positions with the duration of employment typically lasting from early-May to mid-August. The position involves independent field work with extensive travel. Overnight travel is required and transportation during work activities will be in a state vehicle.
Job duties may include:
- measuring water levels in state owned observation wells;
- data recording on a tablet running Android-OS;
- assist in quality assurance/quality control for observation well network;
- downloading data from electronic recorders using a Windows based PC.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- attentive driving skills;
- ability to work independently;
- familiarity with a surface tablet;
- basic use of hand tools.
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- The applicant must possess a valid driver's license, be able to drive a car or light truck, and be willing to travel.
- The applicant must be capable of occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds and perform manual labor outdoors in a variety of weather conditions on uneven terrain (e.g. road ditches)
Preference will be given to students having completed at least one year post-secondary education. Students studying environmental/natural resources, science, or engineering majors are encouraged to apply.
Please note this is a seasonal, non-benefited position, exempt from civil service. To Apply:
Applicants have the option to fill out the online application ( https://sodakprod-lm01.cloud.infor.com:1443/lmghr/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=OGO ) or the State of South Dakota Seasonal/Temporary Application form ( https://bhr.sd.gov/files/seas-tempapp.pdf ) and email or mail it to the address listed below.
- A resume is not required but may accompany the completed application form.
Application forms can be emailed or mailed to:
Adam Mathiowetz
Water Rights Program, DANR
523 East Capitol Avenue
Pierre, South Dakota 57501-3182
Email: Adam.Mathiowetz@state.sd.us
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