Seasonal Environmental Technician

The Seasonal Environmental Technician/Intern is responsible for assisting in the implementation and coordination of environmental programs and practices that deal with natural resource planning and protection and a variety of activities that will provide for sound water management.  The position will assist with ditch and permit inspections and reporting, assist with monitoring activities, assist with inspections and reporting of Best Management Practice (BMP) Contracts, assist in implementation of educational programs within the District, and conduct other administrative activities as necessary. The position duration will be for a period up to 6 months.  The position can lead to advancement within the SRWD. 

MAJOR/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Environmental Technician will:

1. Conduct field inspections of SRWD Permits to document compliance to assist the Permit Manager and their program.
2. Assist the Ditch Inspector with field inspections as directed, of legal drainage systems under the authority of the Sauk River Drainage Authority.
3. Assist the Monitoring Coordinator with field monitoring, data collection, water sample collection, data management, and document preparation.
4. Assist the Environmental Technician in completion of all above tasks as necessary.
5. Lead small group educational programs for youth and adults as necessary to assist the Education and Outreach Coordinator.
6. Assist with assembly of large mailings or documents as necessary, and other administrative tasks.
7. Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.