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Seasonal Observation Well Technician (Summer Seasonal)

South Dakota State Government

Statewide, SD

Posted/Updated: 11 days ago

Job Description
Job ID: 29774 - Seasonal Observation Well Technician (Four positions available)
Agency: Agriculture & Natural Resources
Location:Statewide
Minimum Salary: $14.75

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)
  • 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 temporary or seasonal, non-benefited position, exempt from civil service.

  • A resume is not required but may accompany the completed application form.


Applicants must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=UY
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

http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus

Questions or additional information can be emailed to or call:
Adam Mathiowetz, Natural Resources Engineer Department of Agriculture
Phone: 605.773.3352
Email: Adam.Mathiowetz@state.sd.us
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
*Seasonal positions can be filled prior to the closing date.*

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