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Paul Smith's College · 1 month ago

AWI Seasonal Field Technician

positionPaul Smiths, NY
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$19.50/hr - $21.50/hr

Paul Smith's College Adirondack Watershed Institute is seeking an entry-level Field Technician to assist with summer water quality monitoring projects. This position will serve as primary support for AWI’s Science Field Team, assisting with various research and monitoring projects on water bodies and terrestrial environments across the Adirondacks.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Collect and prepare environmental samples (water, soil, plants) for analysis
Collect hydrologic (stream velocity, flow rate, and stage) and other environmental (e.g., temperature, pH, conductance, dissolved oxygen, turbidity) data from lakes and streams
Process and enter AWI field data (field form data, vertical profile data, and logger data)
Assistance maintaining and organizing field equipment including regular calibration
Assistance in preparing necessary materials and field equipment for regular sampling visits
Support AWI’s field safety and risk management program
Support laboratory operations as needed
Operate AWI vehicles and watercraft
Provide sample transportation between AWI laboratory and USGS laboratory in Troy, NY
Perform other related duties as assigned by Field Technician II & Research Associate I

Qualification

Environmental science courseworkField data collectionLand/water navigationData entry skillsWilderness First Aid trainingWork autonomouslyWork in inclement weatherProblem-solvingAttention to detailCommunication skills

Required

College course work in environmental science, chemistry, biology, or related field
Interest in environmental science and desire to gain experience conducting limnological field work
Experience with land/water navigation and working in remote outdoor environments
Ability to work in inclement weather, both off and on the water (including from motorized and non-motorized watercraft such as canoes)
Understanding of the hazards encountered while working on lakes such as weather, navigation, and other safety issues
Ability to work autonomously and proactively
Strong computer and data entry skills, especially with spreadsheet, database, and instrumentation software
High level of attention to detail
Ability to solve problems
New York State Driver's license and driving record acceptable to the College's insurance
Ability to work with a broad range of diverse individuals and groups to form a safe and inclusive campus community

Preferred

Wilderness First Aid/First Responder training
Completed NYS Boating Safety Course and familiarity operating motorized and non-motorized watercraft

Company

Paul Smith's College

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At Paul Smith’s College, it’s about the experience.
dateFounded in 1946
location
Paul Smiths, New York, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
http://www.paulsmiths.edu/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$1M
Key Investors
Northern Border Regional Commission
2024-02-01Grant· $1M

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