Groundwater Monitoring Specialist

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Full time. Job Type: Regular Compensation. Groundwater Monitoring Specialist (R20A) – Annual Salary: $52,258. Groundwater Monitoring Specialist (R20B) – Annual Salary: $56,074.

The Oklahoma Water Resources Board is a state agency responsible for overseeing the complex mission of managing, monitoring, planning for, and financing the state's water resources and infrastructure towards reliable future supplies that support strong communities, commerce, and the environment. The agency is seeking a full-time Groundwater Monitoring Specialist to join our family of professionals in delivering exceptional services and expertise to Oklahomans.

Position:
Groundwater Monitoring Specialist Division:
Water Assessment, Trends, and Environmental Research Section:
Groundwater Location of Work: 3800 Classen Boulevard;
Oklahoma City, OK 73118 Trial Period: 12 months in accordance with (OAC) 260:
Travel:
Extensive fieldwork, training & conference attendance with extended day and overnight travel is required.

• Pay Scale: $52,258 to $56,074 – Pay is based on education, experience and availability but in general will be within the range listed above.
• Generous Annual Benefit Allowance:
  Up to $21,934 to help cover insurance premiums for employees and their families.
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans: A variety of options with no exclusions for pre-existing conditions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs):
  Pre-tax savings for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Retirement Savings Plans:
  • Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan:
    Employer matches 6% of a minimum 4.5% employee contribution (up to 7% if the employee contributes 7%).
  • OPERS Defined Benefit Plan:
    Available for reenrollment to employees enrolled prior to November 1, 2015.
• Paid Leave:
  • 15 days annually during the first 1–5 years of service.
  • 18 days annually for 5–10 years of service.
  • 20 days annually for 10–20 years of service.
  • 25 days annually for over 20 years of service.
  • Sick leave:
    Accrued at 15 days per year.
• Holidays:
  Eleven paid holidays annually.
• Employee Discounts:
  Special rates with various vendors and companies.
• Longevity Payment:
  Monetary rewards beginning at two years of service to recognize dedicated tenure.
• Thrive:
  Empower Oklahoma State employees to improve & enhance their well-being, This robust benefits package reflects our commitment to the well-being, financial security, and work-life harmony of our team members.

This position supports the Groundwater Monitoring Section by collecting, validating, analyzing, and managing groundwater quality and quantity data across Oklahoma. The role involves extensive fieldwork, including operation of monitoring equipment, aquifer testing, and environmental sampling, as well as office-based responsibilities related to data validation, technical analysis, and preparation of data summaries and technical reports. Additionally, the position will assist in the installation, operation and maintenance of real-time water level recorders.

The position also requires extensive interaction with landowners. The incumbent helps ensure that groundwater monitoring data are collected, processed, and documented using scientifically defensible methods and established quality assurance procedures. The position contributes to statewide groundwater monitoring efforts by supporting environmental investigations, assisting with analysis of hydrologic…