General Summary
The Water Technician is primarily responsible for assisting with field and lab work as instructed and perform miscellaneous office tasks that support the objectives, goals, and activities of the Viejas Environmental Office and Water Quality Control Program.
CORE SCOPE OF POSITION
- Enters and updates field data into the Water Quality database.
- Order supplies and equipment
- Maintains office, laboratory and field equipment.
- Participates in community education and outreach activities.
- Works with Resource Management team to develop public informational literature using water quality data and presents the information at the outreach events, to the Tribal Council, and to the Tribal general membership.
- Collaborates and networks with Tribal, Federal, State and Local officials.
- Prepares and organizes reports, billing records and other clerical tasks.
- Follows Viejas’s guest service standards while performing job duties.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Hiring Preference: The Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with tribal and federal law, the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians applies Native American preference in hiring.
INTERACTION
- Interacts with Tribal, Federal, State and Local officials.
SUPERVISION
- Does not provide supervision to others.
Required Skills
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Familiarity with water quality monitoring protocols and equipment.
- Working knowledge common computer operating systems.
- Possess proficient verbal and written communications skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
- Possess initiative and is comfortable performing tasks on time with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and acceptance of diversity.
- Must be able to travel overnight and attend various trainings and workshop and conferences.
Required Experience
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION
- High school diploma or General education degree (GED) is required.
- Must be 18 or older.
- Valid Class C California Driver’s License or higher issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicle.
Experience
- At least 1 year of related experience or equivalent.
- Experience with water quality monitoring, hydrology, microbiology, laboratory techniques, and data interpretation.
- Experience with GIS and GPS, preferred.
