AQUATIC BIOMONITORING TECHNICIAN / POLLUTION CONTROL TECHNICIAN Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, North Biological Monitoring Unit, Brainerd, MN
We are looking for an experienced field technician to assist with aquatic biomonitoring surveys on rivers and streams in northern Minnesota. Job duties include: collecting and identifying stream fishes, collecting stream macroinvertebrates, collecting water chemistry samples, conducting qualitative and quantitative habitat surveys. Preferred qualifications include: experience in field identification of stream fishes (to the species level), experience conducting stream habitat inventories or surveys, and the ability to work well with others in small and medium- sized field crews. Position requires extensive travel across northern Minnesota, and the willingness to stay overnight (in motels) for up to three nights per week. Pay rate: $13.90 / hr Motel lodging provided during work week, plus meal expense reimbursement Start/End Dates: Mid-May to Mid/Late-September Location: The position will be based out of Brainerd, but will require extensive travel throughout northern Minnesota. Brainerd is located just north of the geographical center of Minnesota. Though the city itself has relatively few lakes, there are over 460 lakes within 25 miles (40 km) of Brainerd, located mostly to the north. For this reason, Crow Wing County and parts of the adjoining counties are often collectively referred to as the Brainerd Lakes Area. To Apply: Applications accepted via the State of Minnesota Careers website: http://www.careers.state.mn.us/ Position description available: https://statejobs.doer.state.mn.us/JobPosting/5c5ac70c240a512347f6515d8dbed aea/View Applications accepted through Friday April 8. Questions: John Sandberg [email protected] 218-316-3913
