Observational Well Technician (Summer Seasonal) – 34393

Observational Well Technician (Summer Seasonal) - 34393

Temporary Posted Feb, 19

Job ID: 34393

Agency: Agriculture and Natural Resources

Salary: $15.00

General Requirements:
These are seasonal positions with the duration of employment typically lasting from late-April or early-May to mid-August. The position involves independent field work with extensive travel. Overnight travel is required and transportation during work activities will be in a state provided vehicle. Overnight travel accommodations are in state paid for hotel rooms. There is a daily meal per diem of up to $40 ($6 for breakfast, $14 for lunch, $20 for dinner).

There are four positions with one located in each region as described:

Western South Dakota (Rapid City or Spearfish)
Northeastern South Dakota (Watertown or Aberdeen)
Eastern South Dakota (Brookings or Vermillion)
Central South Dakota (Pierre or Huron)

Job duties may include:

Measuring water levels in state owned observation wells;
Data recording on a tablet running Android-OS;
Assist in quality assurance/quality control for observation well network;
Downloading data from electronic recorders using an Android based tablet or Windows based PC.

Qualifications:

Must be at least 18 years old.
The applicant must possess a valid driver’s license, be able to drive a car or light truck, and be willing to travel.
The applicant must be capable of occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds and perform manual labor outdoors in a variety of weather conditions on uneven terrain (e.g. road ditches)

 

Please note this is a temporary or seasonal, non-benefited position, exempt from civil service.

How to Apply:
Applicants have the option to fill out the online application:https://CSS-STATEOFSOUTHDAKO-PRD.INFORCLOUDSUITE.COM:443/hcm/Jobs/navigation/JobPosting[JobPostingSet](1,34393,1).JobPostingDisplayNav?csk.HROrganization=1&csk.JobBoard=EXTERNAL

*Seasonal positions can be filled prior to the closing date.*

Job Overview


Address: Watertown, Aberdeen, Brookings, SD
Category: Agriculture
Closing Date: 05/02/2026