Environmental Specialist I (SOS Temporary)
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Job Location:
Cambridge, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The work we do matters!
Hiring Agency:
Administrative Services - Agency 65
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Job Description:
Under immediate to general supervisor this position will be responsible for performing streamflow measurements assist with servicing and maintaining stream flow gaging stations investigating surface water pumping and diversions during the irrigation season to monitor compliance with Nebraska water law. This position will also participate in conducting dam safety inspections spending time working on topographic surveys and be required to compile and organize stream flow canal discharge pumping and other diversion data including checking and review of this data.
Job Duties:
- Works with irrigators Irrigation Districts Natural Resources Districts and others in the performance of field office responsibilities.
- Conducts dam safety inspections to ensure that existing structures are properly maintained.
- Measures streamflow for water administration activities and calibrating streamgaging stations.
- Performs data entry of surface water quantity data into DWEE surface water database management system and performs certain quality assurance checks.
- Assists with other Section activities as needed including public presentations investigations reports equipment maintenance training and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications / Requirements
Minimum Qualifications: Associates Degree in the physical sciences natural sciences environmental science geology biology agronomy civil engineering environmental engineering mechanical engineering chemical engineering hydrology community and regional planning or a related field OR two years of work experience in a related area.
Other Requirements:
- Ability to lift 75 pounds
- Ability to climb bend and stoop
- Ability to work outside and work in and round flowing water
- Regular and reliable attendance required
- Valid Drivers License required
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