WI3669223

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$19 + hourly

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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Description INTRODUCTION: Racine Public Health
Department -Laboratory is a learning institution. The overarching goal
of this project is to conduct regulatory surface water quality
monitoring and annual beach sanitary surveys at public recreational
beaches in SE WI to identify pollution sources and/or conditions that
may have an adverse impact on human and environmental health. This is a
WDNR sponsored multi-agency/multi-jurisdictional effort extending from
St. Frances (Milwaukee County) to Pleasant Prairie, WI (Kenosha County).
POSITION PURPOSE: To ensure the sustainability of coastal and inland
water resources as well as reducing public health risk associated with
waterborne illness in the context of recreation through the collection
of data on physical attributes, environmental conditions and potential
pollution sources capable of adversely impacting water quality,
including municipal infrastructure, avian populations, algal blooms and
hydro-meteorological conditions. Delivery of annual regulatory
monitoring data and beach sanitary survey reports to the WDNR and/or
USEPA. This position is May 20,2024 - August 30,2024 (15 weeks).
Approximately 20-25 hours/week (M - F) but schedule may vary based on
need. Offices closed May 27, June 19 and July 4, 2024. Paid internship.
Hourly rate is \$19.00. Mileage will be reimbursed at \$0.67/mile for
all work related travel. Essential Duties ESSENTIAL DUTIES Collect
surface water, storm water and sediment samples Collect
hydro-meteorological data, e.g. wind speed/direction and rainfall
Utilize field and lab-based equipment/techniques to quantify chemical
and microbial constituents, e.g. E. coli, turbidity, conductivity and pH
Conduct routine and annual beach sanitary surveys utilizing the USEPA
Beach Sanitary Survey Tool for the Great Lakes Maintain internal and
external databases Calibrate/maintain benchtop and field equipment
Prepare media and reagents Perform GIS mapping and site
photo-documentation Qualifications KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
REQUIRED Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
Strong organizational and time management skills; detail oriented Strong
data entry and database management skills Strong written and verbal
communication skills Valid driver\'s license/reliable vehicle/minimum
required car insurance Ability to carry 35 pounds and work under
inclement weather conditions Ability to walk/wade/swim in an open
water/Great Lakes environment Preferred Enrollment in engineering,
freshwater sciences, geosciences, biology, environmental science, or
natural resource management program Previous experience with field
sampling, basic laboratory skills, coastal processes, water quality
parameters, and water safety Supplemental Information PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Standing, walking, sitting and stooping. Kneeling, crouching, climbing,
balancing and\... For full info follow application link. The City of
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