Water Quality Monitoring Technician

Helena, MT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agencys HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

State government does not discriminate based on race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth age physical or mental disability genetic information marital status creed political beliefs or affiliation veteran status military service retaliation or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.

Do you like to work outside Are you interested in conducting water quality sampling for Montanas streams lakes rivers and wetlands We are looking for a temporary technician to join our team in the Water Quality Planning Bureau to assist with the 2026 field season from May through October. The Water Quality Monitoring Technician is responsible for assisting pre-field work such as calibration and maintenance of monitoring devices inventory and requisition of field season equipment; field work such as assisting in various chemical biological and physical sampling procedures; and non-field work efforts such as data entry transporting samples and gathering supplies. This position requires extensive travel across the state of Montana to various watersheds with overnight stays sometimes working and camping in remote areas. Driving and navigating to sampling sites is required. Training on sampling methods will be provided to the successful candidate; however knowledge of surface water sampling methods is a plus. The successful candidate will collect nutrient metals sediment algae and macroinvertebrate samples as well as monitor flow and the current conditions of wetlands.

At the Department of Environmental Quality our ultimate goal is to champion a healthy environment for a thriving Montana. DEQ employees are the heart of our organization. We value the people and invest in their professional growth promoting a culture of cross-agency collaboration as we find solutions to the environmental challenges we face. DEQ values leadership accountability customer service efficiency excellence and decision making are fundamental to our work. Come be a part of the Department of Environmental Quality!

This position is a temporary position for a seasonal field technician which is needed to complete priority project monitoring for the 2026 field season and will be responsible for collecting data for beneficial use impairment determinations and reporting to EPA.

Two years of science focused higher education One field season of relevant environmental monitoring experience Current valid Drivers License and clean driving record in accordance with State of Montana Vehicle Use Policy Ability to hike carrying up to 40 lbs of sampling equipment while working in wilderness settings.

Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

In your cover letter describe how your education knowledge and skills have prepared you for this position. Applications including supplemental materials such as cover letter and resume must be submitted through the State of Montana Careers site ( by the closing date of the announcement.

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