Hydrogeologic Field Technician

HYDROGEOLOGIC FIELD TECHNICIAN

DEPT:

BUREAU OF GEOLOGY

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FULL TIME

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PART TIME

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STARTING

RATE or

SALARY RANGE

$30.00 Employees being promoted to a higher classified position receive the minimum for the position or a pay rate adjustment of 8% whichever is greater. All regular positions also entitle the employee to several benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement which is largely paid by New Mexico Tech for the employee and dependents.

INTERNAL POSTING THROUGH

Concurrent•

CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN FIRST TO TEMPORARY AND REGULAR TECH EMPLOYEES WHO APPLY WITHIN THE 7 DAY INTERNAL POSTING. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE 7 DAY POSTING MARGIN WILL BE CONSIDERED WITH OTHER OUTSIDE APPLICANTS.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Aquifer Mapping and Monitoring Program is seeking a field technician to support aquifer characterization work across the state. This position will require measuring water levels in monitoring and equipped pumping wells, installing and maintaining data loggers, and collecting water quality samples. Attention to detail is required to collect accurate and complete field notes and enter this data into the Bureau of Geology database. This position requires interacting with the public to coordinate site visits and measure private wells and springs.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Conduct field work measuring depth to water in wells and collecting water samples using a variety of field tools. Collect field notes and enter them into a central database after reviewing for errors. Attend team coordination meetings. 15.00 Technical review of project reports and data.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience collecting hydrologic data in the field such as water level, water quality, etc

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in Geoscience or Earth Science. Master's Degree in Geoscience or Earth Science