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Hydro tech position
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stephen.k-@wku.edu
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May 15, 2007 20:49 PDT
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Contact Dr. Stephen Kenworthy for further information=20
(stephen.k-@wku.edu)
WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY AND GEOLOGY
HYDROLOGIC TECHNICIAN
Western Kentucky University, Department of Geography and Geology is=20
seeking applications for a Hydrologic Technician. This is a 12-month,=20
grant funded position with the opportunity for renewal based on=20
availability of funds and performance.
Responsibilities:
=B7 Performs streamflow gagging, water quality monitoring, and suspended=
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sediment sampling at a network of sites on the Upper Green River in=20
Kentucky.
=B7 Duties to include: installation, calibration and maintenance of=20
hydrologic and water quality instrumentation including pressure=20
transducers, multiparameter water quality sondes, and automatic water=20
samplers.
=B7 Collects discharge measurements and develops rating curves.
=B7 Operates and maintains data logging and telemetry equipment.
=B7 Reviews primary monitoring data for quality control and assurance.
=B7 Field collection of suspended sediment samples during stormflow=20
periods.
=B7 Laboratory analysis of suspended sediment samples.
=B7 Maintenance of field and laboratory databases in consultation with=20
project manager.
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Required Qualifications:
=B7 BS/BA Degree in Geography, Geology, Earth Science, or a related field.
=B7 Basic knowledge of hydrology, fluvial sediment transport processes,=20
and field techniques for hydrologic and sediment data collection.
=B7 Field experience with streamflow gagging and water quality=20
instrumentation.
=B7 Ability to work independently and supervise student field assistants.
=B7 Ability to solve problems as they arise in the course of field=20
operations.
=B7 Experience with computer processing, analysis, and visualization of=20
environmental data.
Desired Qualifications:
=B7 Master=92s Degree in Geosciences or other environmental field.
=B7 Familiarity with environmental sensors and electronics and data=20
logging technology.
=B7 Field experience with installation of streamflow gagging and water=20
quality instrumentation.
=B7 Skill in trouble shooting operational problems with sensors and=20
sampling equipment.
=B7 Experience with ADCP technology.
=B7 Experience with depth integrated suspended sediment samplers and=20
sampling techniques.
=B7 Laboratory experience with suspended sediment concentration analysis.
=B7 Familiarity with environmental database design and maintenance.
Salary Grade: 106 Expected Salary Range: $2,250.00 - $2,334.00 per=20
month.=20=20
Applications for employment will be accepted electronically only. In=20
addition to the online application the position requires a letter of=20
interest, resume, and names and contact information for three=20
professional references. Forward to: Human Resources Department,=20
Western Kentucky University, Search Committee: Hydrologic Technician,=20
Wetherby Administration Building, Room G25, 1906 College Heights Blvd.=20
#11003, Bowling Green, KY 42101-1003 or email glenda-@wku.edu.=20=20
Online application and position status table for this and other=20
positions is available via Internet: http://www.wku.edu/Dept/Support/HR/=
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For further assistance call (270) 745-5934. To ensure full=20
consideration, submit application materials by June 25, 2007. The=20
position will remain open until filled.=20
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply including women,=20
minorities, persons with disabilities and disabled veterans.
Western Kentucky University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity=20
Employer.
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