The Water Resource Technician II is responsible for providing technical assistance to the Monitoring, Research, and Maintenance Division with stormwater monitoring and other data collection of Capitol Region Watershed District. The individual responsibilities will include: the installation, operation and maintenance of monitoring equipment, including stormwater discharges at key outlets to the Mississippi River and stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs); recording and storing data collected from monitoring program; and monitoring, maintaining, and inspecting District stormwater BMPs. Additionally, this position will assist with monitoring and analysis of District lakes, wetlands, precipitation, groundwater, and projects associated with lake management plans including fish, vegetation, sediment, and lakeshore areas. During the field season, the majority of the Water Resource Technician’s time will be spent outdoors participating in field monitoring and preparing and/or delivering samples to the lab.

Functions:

• Assist with the implementation of the District’s Monitoring Program. Responsibilities include installing, operating, and maintaining monitoring equipment necessary to implement the District’s monitoring program. Monitoring will include stormwater discharges at key outlets to the Mississippi River, stormwater BMPs, lake monitoring, precipitation monitoring, and biological monitoring (e.g. wetlands, macroinvertebrates, fish, aquatic and terrestrial vegetation). Frequent (Weekly) confined space entry in storm sewers and stormwater BMPs will be required for this position.
• Assist with monitoring, maintaining, and inspecting the District stormwater BMPs. Responsibilities include routine field inspections to assess the function and performance of stormwater-quality BMPs. Perform regular maintenance of BMPs as necessary. Monitor and document the long-term effectiveness of the District’s BMPs.
• Accurately record and store all data collected from the monitoring program. Manage and analyze collected data in the District’s monitoring data management system, including the WISKI database. Handle all data in compliance with District protocols and perform data QA/QC to ensure a high level of quality and accuracy.
• Assist with the reporting of monitoring data and results using written, digital, and verbal communications. Analyze and report upon data collected through the monitoring program in annual reports, special reports, presentations, and digital formats.
• Provide periodic technical and field support to other District programs including planning, grants, regulatory, facility management, and communications and engagement.
• Stay informed of new and emerging trends in monitoring, stormwater management, and maintenance. Work with District staff and programs to incorporate effective new technology and systems into District programs and projects.
• Maintain collaborative partnerships with local units of government, private entities, consultants and contractors on resource monitoring and maintenance, such as on lakes, aquatic plants, fisheries, wetlands, lakeshore areas, and BMPs.
• Effectively communicate watershed issues and projects at meetings, conferences, before the media, and to other units of government, the Board of Managers, staff, partner organizations, and the public.
• Perform other duties as needed or required.