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Groundwater Monitoring Technician

Posted: January 24, 2020 by MAEE Administration

Category: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

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Groundwater Monitoring Technician
Job Type
  • Full Time
Organization Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Job Description

Job Summary

These positions support and assist professional staff during summer field season with sampling the ambient groundwater monitoring network, data entry, and report preparation.  There may be occasional overnight travel.

Minimum Qualifications

Incumbent must be enrolled in or graduated from a science related program for a 2 year associates or 4 year bachelor’s degree in a natural science program, such as geology, environmental science, earth science, hydrology, or closely related program.  

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with groundwater sampling techniques is preferred.
Additional coursework in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and statistics is desirable.

Physical Requirements

Must be physically able to safely perform field work associated with ground water monitoring. This will include the ability to drive a motor pool vehicle, and occasionally carry up to 50 lbs of equipment to well locations in the field. Should be capable of moderate physical exertion in summer weather conditions

Additional Requirements

A driver’s license is an essential function of this position. This requires possession of an unrestricted Class D Driver’s License. The job offer is contingent on confirmation of a valid driver’s license AND a satisfactory DLR check.

Requires a Class D Driver's License: a single unit vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of less than 26,000 pounds. This is a basic driver's license. Operators may also tow vehicles/trailers as long as the gross combination weight does not exceed 26,000 pounds.

Why Work For Us

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year.

Location Saint Paul, MN
Expires 2020-02-14
Link https://careers.mn.gov/psp/hcm92apc/MNCAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1001&JobOpeningId=38328&PostingSeq=1&languageCd.com
MAEE Partner Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Groundwater Monitoring Technician
  • Full Time
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Location: Saint Paul, MN
Expires: 2020-02-14
Link: https://careers.mn.gov/psp/hcm92apc/MNCAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1001&JobOpeningId=38328&PostingSeq=1&languageCd.com
MAEE Partner: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Job Description:

Job Summary

These positions support and assist professional staff during summer field season with sampling the ambient groundwater monitoring network, data entry, and report preparation.  There may be occasional overnight travel.

Minimum Qualifications

Incumbent must be enrolled in or graduated from a science related program for a 2 year associates or 4 year bachelor’s degree in a natural science program, such as geology, environmental science, earth science, hydrology, or closely related program.  

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with groundwater sampling techniques is preferred.
Additional coursework in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and statistics is desirable.

Physical Requirements

Must be physically able to safely perform field work associated with ground water monitoring. This will include the ability to drive a motor pool vehicle, and occasionally carry up to 50 lbs of equipment to well locations in the field. Should be capable of moderate physical exertion in summer weather conditions

Additional Requirements

A driver’s license is an essential function of this position. This requires possession of an unrestricted Class D Driver’s License. The job offer is contingent on confirmation of a valid driver’s license AND a satisfactory DLR check.

Requires a Class D Driver's License: a single unit vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of less than 26,000 pounds. This is a basic driver's license. Operators may also tow vehicles/trailers as long as the gross combination weight does not exceed 26,000 pounds.

Why Work For Us

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year.

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