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Seasonal Water Quality Monitoring Assistant
URL: http://BCleanWater.org
Company / Organization: Barnstable Clean Water Coalition
Pay Rate: $14-$16 per hour
Type: Part-time
City: Osterville
State or Country if outside US: MA
Application Deadline: 26-Feb-21
Duration: 15-20 weeks
Description:
The Monitoring Assistant will work with BCWC staff and partners in support of multiple water quality monitoring programs (groundwater, estuary, pond, bog, and streams) focused on the assessment and tracking of nutrient pollution in waters throughout the town of Barnstable. Duties include, but are not limited to: • Collect water samples and associated water quality measurements, including dissolved oxygen, turbidity, and temperature. • Perform laboratory analysis of water samples. • Maintain sampling and monitoring equipment. • Data entry and processing in Excel. • Assist BCWC staff with other programs as needed.
Requirements:
• Must be 18 years or older, preference given to students, currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from a college or university with a major/degree in marine/environmental science, biology, ecology, natural resource management, or related disciplines. • Experience with water quality monitoring and associated equipment. • Basic laboratory skills. • Knowledge of New England aquatic ecosystems. • Ability to work independently and with a team. • Comfortable working outside in all conditions. • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. • Must provide own housing and transportation.
Point of Contact: Heather Rockwell
Attachment: download
