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Job Title: Water Resources Technician
Location: Durango, CO 81301 US (Primary)
Category: Water Resources
Job Type: Part-Time
Travel: 0-25%
Salary: $25.57-$26.06 per hour
Hours: 18-24 hours per week
SGM is seeking an entry-level part-time Water Resources Technician to reside in the Durango, CO office. This Water Resources Technician will provide technical science and data support on a wide variety of water resource projects and maintain strong working relationships with other SGM disciplines to foster timely execution of other environment, civil, drinking water, and wastewater projects as needed. Work could include:
Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Support the technical needs and execution of projects associated with SGM's water resource services including water supply planning and development, groundwater, surface water and water quality needs.Collect, process, and interpret various types of water resources and water rights data in the field.Manage, process, and analyze geospatial data to support projects.Support project teams with GPS and field maps.Communicate effectively with SGM teams and clients.Prepare figures, tables, and project memos and reports.Complete data collection tasks, regulatory permitting support, water rights analysis, project assets management, and grant applications support.Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications: 0-3 years of experience in water resource and/or natural resource consulting including groundwater, surface water hydrology, water rights, and water quality services.Interest in and desire to learn Colorado water rights and water resource management, including local, state, and federal drinking water, wastewater, ground and surface water rules and regulations.Proficient in using ArcGIS Desktop and/or ArcGIS Pro software.Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Well-versed in Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite, including tracking, sorting, filtering, and manipulating complex datasets; using high level formulas to concisely summarize data (VLOOKUP, SUMIF, etc.); creating user-friendly tables and charts to visually display complex data.Strong technical writing skills.The successful candidate will either have, or be pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering, hydrology, geology, water resources or other related science discipline.Valid driver's license.Preferred Qualifications: Exposure to permitting and Clean Water Act compliance is preferred but not essential.Understanding of environmental science and sampling, geology, hydrology, and chemistry is preferred but not essential.Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.Must be able to travel to various project sites, including mountain locations.SGM is seeking applicants who have the desire to provide quality service, enjoy working in a team atmosphere, and want to be a part of a company that values their employees as much as their clients.
At SGM, we believe in fostering personal growth, encouraging collaboration, and offering merits for a job well done. We offer a competitive pay scale, vacation time, health care coverage, and other reward programs to our staff.
SGM is a thriving full-service multidisciplinary engineering, consulting, and surveying firm headquartered in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. SGM currently employs over 100 people in various positions. We love where we live, work, and play, nestled in the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Western Colorado. SGM's success is built upon strong long-standing relationships with a solid base of municipal, special district, state and federal government, and private sector clients. SGM delivers responsive service and high-quality solutions in water and wastewater, water resources, transportation, structural, municipal, and civil/site development engineering. SGM also boasts a full-service land surveying practice and an MEP Team, delivering energy efficiency and renewable energy consulting services.
As an equal opportunity employer, SGM realizes that a diverse group of employees will bring a broader range of ideas and a stronger vision to the world of engineering, consulting, and surveying. We are committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.
Contact SGM: Glenwood Springs Office
118 W. Sixth Street, Suite 200
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
970.945.1004
970.945.5948 fax
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