Water Resources Technician II - Field Data & Groundwater

American Water Works Association; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Marina Coast Water District invites applicants for the Water Resources Technician I/II position, blending fieldwork with technical analysis to support sustainable groundwater management. The role involves monitoring wells, collecting data, and coordinating with partners on water resources projects on California’s Central Coast.

You will help prepare resource plans, annual reports, and evaluations, with deadlines and collaborations across consultants and agencies. Deadline to apply: 2026-11-09.

Qualifications

• 60 semester units of college-level coursework including fundamentals of engineering, hydrology, groundwater, and water resources management, or related fields.
• One year of experience performing data collection, environmental monitoring, sample collection, recordkeeping, data analysis, or related technical work.
• Bachelor's degree may substitute for up to two years of required experience.

Responsibilities

• Supports groundwater monitoring and field data collection and water quality sampling.
• Coordinates with consultants, laboratories, and partner agencies on multi-agency water resources projects.
• Analyzes hydrologic and water quality data and prepares technical reports.

Skills

Data collection

Environmental monitoring

Sample collection

Recordkeeping

Data analysis

Education

60 semester units coursework in engineering/hydrology/environmental science

Bachelor's degree in hydrology/engineering/environmental science

Job description

Marina Coast Water District invites applicants for the Water Resources Technician I/II position, blending fieldwork with technical analysis to support sustainable groundwater management. The role involves monitoring wells, collecting data, and coordinating with partners on water resources projects on California’s Central Coast.

You will help prepare resource plans, annual reports, and evaluations, with deadlines and collaborations across consultants and agencies. Deadline to apply: 2026-11-09.