Description
The Water Resource Technician II is responsible for providing technical assistance to the Monitoring, Research, and Maintenance Division with stormwater monitoring and other data collection of Capitol Region Watershed District. The individual responsibilities will include: the installation, operation and maintenance of monitoring equipment, including stormwater discharges at key outlets to the Mississippi River and stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs); recording and storing data collected from monitoring program; and monitoring, maintaining, and inspecting District stormwater BMPs. Additionally, this position will assist with monitoring and analysis of District lakes, wetlands, precipitation, groundwater, and projects associated with lake management plans including fish, vegetation, sediment, and lakeshore areas. During the field season, the majority of the Water Resource Technician’s time will be spent outdoors participating in field monitoring and preparing and/or delivering samples to the lab.
Requirements
General
Proficiency with a personal computer (PC) and Microsoft software packages for word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and computer-generated graphics. Specifically, but not limited to, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams. The ability to effectively use email, internet applications, and other common software applications. Perform varied and challenging detail-oriented work.
Ability to establish priorities, balance diverse work, and implement projects successfully.
Ability to take direction from supervisor and colleagues, work successfully with considerable independence (self-motivated), and use good time management skills.
Promote a diverse, inclusive, culturally competent, and respectful workplace.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Technical and Policy
Knowledge and experience in hydrology and watershed processes, including hydrologic measurements and calculations.
Experience with water monitoring equipment, such as ISCO, Global Water, In-Situ, and HOBO automated data loggers and automated water quality samplers.
Experience with storing, summarizing, and analyzing data, specifically water quantity and water quality data.
Experience with data management systems, including the WISKI database software, Flowlink,
Experience in preparing technical reports and papers such as water monitoring reports and/or summaries of flow data.
Experience using work-specific software, including Kister’s WISKI, Flowlink, HOBOware, VuSitu, and ArcGIS.
Lifting heavy objects and physical labor will be required. The field work component of this position is significant and includes, but is not limited to: lifting of items weighing 60+ pounds, working inside of confined spaces such as storm sewers and stormwater BMPs, removing debris from stormwater BMPs, installing steel enclosures, hand trenching for cable chases, post hole digging and setting 4”x4”x10’ posts, building platforms to house various monitoring equipment, fabricating enclosures, anchoring cables/probes into storm sewers and using a canoe and/or boat to complete monitoring work on open water. Proper training will be provided to complete these technical tasks safely and proficiently.
Communication
Demonstrates verbal and written ability to work collaboratively and appropriately.
Communicates appropriately with a diverse group of coworkers, supervisors, and the public cooperatively and collaboratively.
Responds promptly and develops positive working relationships with internal and external audiences.
Demonstrates conflict management skills and abilities with the community and others.
Core Competencies
Knows and uses fundamental concepts of a particular field of specialization.
Demonstrates the ability to learn standard procedures and follow written instructions to accomplish entry-level technical duties related to assigned responsibilities.
Performs varied work that may be somewhat complex but involves limited responsibility.
