Job Description
Job ID: 34393- Observational Well Technician (Summer Seasonal)
Agency: Agriculture & Natural Resources
Location:Statewide
Minimum Salary: $15.00 Hourly
General Requirements:
These are seasonal positions with the duration of employment typically lasting from late-April or 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 provided vehicle. Overnight travel accommodations are in state paid for hotel rooms. There is a daily meal per diem of up to $40 ($6 for breakfast, $14 for lunch, $20 for dinner).
There are four positions with one located in each region as described:
- Western South Dakota (Rapid City or Spearfish)
- Northeastern South Dakota (Watertown or Aberdeen)
- Eastern South Dakota (Brookings or Vermillion)
- Central South Dakota (Pierre or Huron)
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 an Android based tablet or Windows based PC.
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)
Please note this is a temporary or seasonal, non-benefited position, exempt from civil service. How to Apply:
Applicants must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=375
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
- A resume is not required but may accompany the completed application form.
Questions or additional information can be emailed to:
Adam Mathiowetz, Natural Resources Engineer Department of Agriculture
Email: Adam.Mathiowetz@state.sd.us
*Seasonal positions can be filled prior to the closing date.* #LI-Onsite
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