Hydrology Technician

Work DaysMonday, Tuesday, Thursday, Wednesday, Friday
Wage$16.00 per hour
Job Description

The Natural Resources Specialist 2 is a mid-level, experienced field worker seasonal position that assists Natural Resources Division staff in day-to-day or project related management, i.e., maintenance and restoration, or research and monitoring of the natural resources in Cleveland Metroparks and northeastern Ohio. 

Works in the Watershed Management program to assist with hydrologic and water chemistry monitoring as part of district-wide aquatic ecosystem assessments and resource management. Reports to Stream Restoration Ecologist at West Creek Reservation. Works at reservations across the Cleveland Metroparks District.  

Essential Functions: 

1. Geomorphic stream assessment using various methods (Bank Erosion Hazard Index, pebble counts, cross-section and longitudinal survey, stream feature inventory). 
2. Inventories and assesses culverts for fish passage and maintenance needs. 
3. Inspects and assists staff and volunteers with green infrastructure maintenance. 
4. Downloads, maintains, inspects, and calibrates water level recorders, flow meters, water quality sondes, and precipitation gages. 
5. Assists with volunteer chemistry monitoring program. 
6. Downloads and manages data from monitoring instruments. 
7. Develops reports and/or models utilizing data. 

Requirements

• Occasional outreach activities (field trips, special events, workshops) for various audiences.  
• Must have completed two years of college courses with relevant course work and/or educational experience in natural resources, natural sciences, i.e., biology, geology, hydrology, etc., forestry, wildlife management, environmental science or related fields.  
• At least six months of field experience, research experience, or other directly relevant job experience. 
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license under the laws of the State of Ohio for all positions listed in the addendum except for Natural Resources Management Crew. 
• Knowledge or coursework in wetland and stream hydrology and monitoring experience preferred 
• Familiarity with any combination of the following preferred: water level recorders, BEHI, pebble counts, stream survey techniques. 
• Good data entry and management skills, strong skills with Excel preferred 
• GIS/GPS familiarity preferred 

Filing Deadline:  Open until filled