Hybrid Hydrology Technician II - Field Data & Monitoring

State of California; California; Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California’s Department of Water Resources is seeking a Water Resources Technician II in Los Angeles County. This hybrid, permanent full-time role focuses on hydrologic data collection, field instrumentation, and supporting State Water Project monitoring and dam safety activities.

The position requires hands-on fieldwork, calibration of water meters, installation and maintenance of monitoring equipment, and data quality control using OSWCR, CASGEM, and Hydstra.

Qualifications

• Experience in hydrologic monitoring and data collection.
• Proficiency with field instrumentation and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrologic monitoring, data collection and field measurements.
• Install, operate, maintain, calibrate, and repair stream-gaging stations and monitoring equipment.
• Maintain accurate records and enter data into standard systems.

Skills

Hydrologic data collection

Streamflow measurements

Equipment installation

Field data quality control

Microsoft Office

Tools

OSWCR

CASGEM

Hydstra

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

State of California’s Department of Water Resources is seeking a Water Resources Technician II in Los Angeles County. This hybrid, permanent full-time role focuses on hydrologic data collection, field instrumentation, and supporting State Water Project monitoring and dam safety activities.

The position requires hands-on fieldwork, calibration of water meters, installation and maintenance of monitoring equipment, and data quality control using OSWCR, CASGEM, and Hydstra.