Groundwater Monitoring Specialist: Field Data & Analysis

Oklahoma Ag; Oklahoma City (OK); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid leave

Retirement savings plans

Health insurance

11 paid holidays

Job summary

The Oklahoma Water Resources Board is hiring a Groundwater Monitoring Specialist to collect, validate, and analyze groundwater data across Oklahoma, including field operations and data QA procedures. The role supports groundwater monitoring and reporting efforts under the Water Assessment division, with statewide travel and landowner coordination.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree with related science hours and willingness to travel; proficiency with GIS and Excel is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 24 semester hours in physical, natural, or biological science, chemistry, geology, hydrology, physical geography, environmental science, environmental health or civil, agricultural, environmental, geological or chemical engineering.
• Level II requires 1 year of professional experience in one of the listed areas or a Master’s degree in a qualifying field.

Responsibilities

• Gathers, validates, analyzes groundwater data and prepares technical summaries.
• Operates field trucks, pumps, and related equipment.
• Calibrates sensors and maintains field equipment.
• Prepares environmental reports and coordinates with project managers.
• Extensive travel and interaction with landowners.

Skills

Groundwater hydrology

Environmental science

Data analysis

GIS

GPS

Excel

Fieldwork

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 24 semester hours in physical, natural, or biological science (chemistry, geology, hydrology, etc.)

Level II: 1 year of relevant experience or Master’s degree

Tools

ArcGIS

GPS equipment

Environmental databases (data-analysis tools)

Job description

The Oklahoma Water Resources Board is hiring a Groundwater Monitoring Specialist to collect, validate, and analyze groundwater data across Oklahoma, including field operations and data QA procedures. The role supports groundwater monitoring and reporting efforts under the Water Assessment division, with statewide travel and landowner coordination.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree with related science hours and willingness to travel; proficiency with GIS and Excel is preferred.