Water Resources Assistant/Educator

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Water Resources Assistant/Educator

Salary

$11.78 Hourly

Location

Lacey, WA

Job Type

Part Time

Department

Water Resources

Job Number

2018-00048

Basic Purpose

The Water Resources Assistant/Educator will assist the Water Resources Division with education and outreach activities.

Working hours are generally between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., but will also include a.m. and p.m. peak data collection.  Schedule will be flexible, although work is limited to 16 hours per week.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities may include:

 

  • Developing educational activities for school groups, teachers, and public events.
  • Facilitating community service projects for school and community groups.
  • Coordinating and leading field trips for school and community groups.
  • Educating the public about local programs at outreach events.
  • Assisting in the coordination of activities of several regional environmental education and outreach groups of which the City participates, which include the Thurston County Stream Team, South Sound GREEN, the Thurston County Stormwater Outreach Group, and the Thurston ECO Network.
  • Attending surface and ground water quality sampling events with department staff to gain training and experience in understanding local water quality conditions.
  • Distributing water conservation items.

This is an excellent opportunity to learn about water resources issues and the challenges associated with managing these resources.

Qualifications

  • Candidates must be at least 18 years old.
  • Candidates must have a High School diploma or GED.
  • At time of employment, candidate must possess a current Washington State Driver License and a driving record acceptable to the City’s insurance carrier.
  • Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be complete as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

Desired Experience with:

  • Public outreach, public speaking, and environmental education.
  • Coordinating volunteer projects and guiding youth.
  • Strong communication, scheduling/time management, and organizational skills are necessary.
  • Field data collection.

Preferred Areas of Study:

Environmental Education, Public Speaking, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geology, Water Resources, Biology, Policy, Statistics, other Physical or Earth Sciences.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Word processing, database, and spreadsheet.
  • Detail oriented.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, move wheelbarrows over uneven terrain, dig holes, plant trees, and work in and along streams.
  • Willing to work out doors in inclement weather.
  • Strong communication, scheduling/time management, and organizational skills.

Temporary positions are not eligible for health insurance, other insurances, holidays or paid leave benefits provided to regular full-time positions; however, they are covered by Workers’ Compensation Insurance.  Social Security and Federal withholding taxes will be deducted from wages.

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INSTRUCTIONS: Please read the following instructions before you proceed in responding to the supplemental questions below. Answers to the supplemental questions will be evaluated by subject matter experts. You must answer each question in its entirety for it to be considered as a complete answer. You must also answer the remainder of these questions as truthfully and as accurately as possible. Please do not refer to your resume or other attached documents, or copy and paste information from your resume or other attached documents, in lieu of answering any questions. Your responses must be typed in the space provided for each question. Your responses may be assessed in subsequent examinations and any sign of deliberate misinformation or intentional exaggeration may result in disqualification from the examination process and possible elimination from future employment opportunities with the City of Lacey. As part of the interview process, you may be invited to come in and perform a work assessment prior to interviews related to the duties of this position. Please note that the work experience section must be completed and a resume AND Letter of Interest must be attached. Please indicate “yes” to show that you have read these instructions and understand that your application may be considered incomplete if any of the above criteria are not met.

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A high school diploma or G.E.D. is required at the time of application. Do you have a high school diploma or G.E.D.?

  • Yes
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Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application. Are you at least 18 years of age?

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Are you legally eligible for employment in the United States? *Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of identity and eligibility for employment.

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Do you have experience with word processing, databases, and spreadsheets?

  • Yes
  • No

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If you have answered yes to the previous question, please detail the programs that you are familiar with, including your level of proficiency.

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Please describe your experience working directly with the public, specifically the type of involvement that you have had and in what capacity.

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Do you have experience creating outreach materials?

  • Yes
  • No

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If you answered yes to the previous question, please detail your experience including the types of materials that you have created, the topic(s) included, and the intended audience.

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Do you have experience working with volunteers?

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If you answered yes to the previous question, please detail your experience working with volunteers including the type(s) of groups, the number of volunteers, and your role with the volunteers.

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Do you have experience or knowledge with water quality sampling?

  • Yes
  • No

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If you answered yes to the previous question, please detail your experience or knowledge with water quality sampling.

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AgencyCity of Lacey

Address 420 College Street SE

Lacey, Washington, 98503

Phone360-491-3214

Website http://www.ci.lacey.wa.us