Contract Sediment Observer, USGS

POSTED : September 18, 2012

Part-time opportunity working for the USGS


The U S Geological Survey, WRD is looking for science majors and those interested in the environment to assist in ongoing sediment studies conducted in local steams. The position offered, Contract Sediment Observer, entails wading in streams to collect water samples. The hours and days are flexible, but the frequency of the sampling needed increases with wet weather. If you accept this position, you will get wet, you will get paid, and you will also gain valuable insight into water management practices and will see first hand the conditions that exist in local tributaries.

For more information contact:
Stuart Hill
(510) 887 1341
sahill@usgs.gov