Local recruitment: Technical Studies Specialist

Oklahoma Water Resources Board

Oklahoma County, OK, USA 🇺🇸

Job Posting Title: Technical Studies Specialist

Agency: 835 WATER RESOURCES BOARD

Supervisory Organization: OK Water Resources Board

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Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

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Full/Part-Time: Full time

Job Type: Regular

Compensation: (R20B) Environmental Programs Specialist II – Annual Salary – $47,500
(R20A) Environmental Programs Specialist I – Annual Salary – $42,000

Plus, a comprehensive benefits package includes a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents and more.

Job Description

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 Technical Studies Specialist to join our family of professionals in delivering exceptional services and expertise to Oklahomans.

Division: Water Rights Administration

Section: Technical Studies

Location of Work: 3800 Classen Boulevard; Oklahoma City, OK  73118

Trial Period: 12 months in accordance with (OAC) 260:130-19-30

Travel: Some travel is required for training & conference attendance as required.

Typical Job Functions:

  • Collect and review hydrologic data such as depth-to-water measurements, stream flow measurements, GPS positions, continuous data recorders, aquifer tests, and maintain equipment.
  • Assist in conducting hydrogeologic studies, including research, analysis, interpretation, ground and surface water data management, and computer modeling.
  • Manage hydrologic data, write and review technical reports, memos, and letters, and create report-ready figures and tables using programs like Access, Excel, and Grapher.
  • Edit GIS data in ArcGIS, generate maps as required, and assist with online GIS development to meet program goals.
  • Provide technical assistance regarding the state’s water rights and resources in response to requests from agency staff, other agencies, the legislature, and the public.
  • Assist with studies of surface water allocation and reservoir firm yields, using RiverWare, STELLA, Central Resources Allocation Model, R, and Minitab, by gathering water rights data, researching basin characteristics, and processing model results.
  • Assist in educational and public outreach sessions.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies: Strong communications skills and knowledge, skills and abilities required at this level include knowledge of the principles and practices of environmental quality and sanitation; of biological, microbiological, radiological, and chemical analysis; of environmental problems; of sample collection; of laboratory methodologies; of complaint investigations; of the survey and inspection of environmental and sanitary conditions; of consumer protection; of epidemiology; of water and air quality regulations; of hydrological and geological survey methods; and of the principles of ground and surface water geology and hydrology. Ability is required to operate and maintain monitoring and detection equipment; to establish and maintain professional working relationships with others; to write technical reports; to collect samples; to apply research methodologies; to read and interpret plans and specifications of proposed facilities; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Experience with GPS equipment and ArcGIS is preferred but not required. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Education and Experience:

Level I: Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree with at least 24 semester hours in a physical, natural, or biological science, chemistry, geology, hydrology, physical geography, epidemiology, environmental science, environmental health or civil, agricultural, environmental, geological, or chemical engineering.

Level II: Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree with at least 24 semester hours in a physical, natural, or biological science, chemistry, geology, hydrology, physical geography, epidemiology, environmental science, environmental health or civil, agricultural, environmental, geological, or chemical engineering plus one year of professional experience in one of the areas listed; or a master’s degree in a qualifying area.

**Please upload a current resume and college transcripts with your application**

Agency Awards

THE OKLAHOMAN TOP WORKPLACES – 2022

CERTIFIED HEALTHY OKLAHOMA

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account. Go to Careers app on WD home screen>Click on ‘Find Jobs-Internal State of Oklahoma’.


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