- Sampling rural wastewater effluent quality before and after planned facility upgrades and six locations across the state.
- Evaluation of innovative constructed wetlands to improve rural wastewater treatment.
- Providing on-site support and data management for the ongoing volunteer wetland monitoring project across seven sites.
- Providing laboratory and field support for other water quality sampling projects that may arise.
Is Time Limited: No
Job City & State: Raleigh, NC
Department: BAE
Classification Title: Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional
Working Title: Temporary Ecological Engineering Research & Extension Assistant
Work Schedule: 40/hrs per week, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, occasional longer days and travel on the weekends
Minimum Experience/Education: Relevant Master’s degree or Relevant Bachelor’s and 3 or more years of relevant experience, or relevant independent experience and education
Department Required Skills: Experience in wastewater and wetland water quality sampling, water quality sample preservation, water quality measurements with digital sondes, wetland hydrologic monitoring (with manual water level meters, stage gages, and ONSET computer dataloggers). Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint), Onset HOBOWare data processing software, and basic statistical analysis
Required License or Certification: Valid driver’s license
Valid NC Driver's License required?: Yes
Commercial Driver's License Required?: No
Anticipated Hiring Range: $22-$25/hr
Job Open Date: 07/15/2026
