Technician I

Salary : $56,388.80 - $91,561.60 Annually Location : Metro Plant - 2400 Childs Rd. St. Paul MN 55106, MN Job Type: Temporary Long Term (up to 2 years) Job Number: 2025-00397 Division: Environmental Services Department: Water Resources Opening Date: 03/02/2026 Closing Date: 3/17/2026 11:59 PM Central WHO WE ARE We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. The Environmental Services division is accepting applications for a Technician I (Long-Term Temporary, up to two years) benefits-eligible position. We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. About Us: Join an award-winning wastewater industry leader in protecting our environment! Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) operates and maintains the wastewater collection and treatment system in the Twin Cities metropolitan region. It also provides coordinated long-range water resources and supply planning, and air and water quality monitoring to meet future needs. MCES treatment plants consistently earn state and national awards for complete compliance with their environmental permits. MCES received a Governor's Award as a Great Place to Work. To find out more about the Environmental Services division, please click on the link for more information: This posting will establish a 6-month eligible list to fill future vacancies. Candidate's permanent residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin. How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region: As a Technician I for the Water Resources department, you will have the opportunity to canoe, boat, conduct water quality sampling and gain exposure to a broad spectrum of water resources work performed by our unit ranging from monitoring and assessment, to planning and policy. You will work closely with Survey123 application and the WISKI database in this position managing the data being collected in the field. This role is ideal for someone interested in continuing in the water resources field. Familiarity to equipment used and methods to professionally conduct monitoring will be an asset to future job applications. Additionally, you will be part of a full planning cycle here at the Council. You can see how monitoring data turns into information from assessments, which informs planning efforts and measures success of our policies. What you would do in this job Spring, Summer, Fall: 2-3 days a week conducting lake/river boat monitoring as part of a 2-person boat operator crew Lake program support: equipment kit prep and delivery in the Spring to our ~30 partners, sample pickup/processing for lab submittal for 150-200 sites per year Other monitoring support as needed: stream/river biological monitoring, continuous river monitoring site cleaning and calibration, routine or event stream/river grab sampling backup Winter: Winter grab sampling with rivers/streams which require 2-person crews for ice safety Historical database migration projects working with Excel files and formatting for import into WISKI database Logistical support for Subregional Workgroup meetings led by planning staff (task examples could include meeting equipment setup, tear-down, note capturing/entry) What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications) Any of the following combinations of education and relevant experience: Completion of technical/vocational laboratory technician training program OR completion of two (2) semesters of college-level chemistry, hydrology, biology, or environmental studies High school diploma/GED and two (2) years of experience in associated sciences or scientific analytical procedures. Additional informationWhat additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications): Experience with safe canoeing, motorboat operation, and watercraft launching/trailering (training will be provided on the job) Experience conducting field work in outdoor environments Experience operating, maintaining, and calibrating water quality meters/sensors for data collection Ability to seek out other perspectives, engage and collaborate with our internal MCES teams, state/federal agencies, watershed organizations, and local community partners in water resource monitoring and assessment activities. What knowledge, skills, and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job: Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products Ability to read and interpret simple instructions. Ability to write basic correspondence. Ability to effectively work with small groups of customers or clients. Ability complete analytical data analysis using calculations, graphs and tabulations. Strong attention to detail and comprehension of the collection and reporting of technical data. Ability to effectively monitor field activities and troubleshoot problems, with a logical approach to problem-solving. What you can expect from us: We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area. We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement. We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a good work/life balance. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Union/Grade: AFSCME Grade B FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Safety Sensitive: No Work Enviorment Primary work is performed in a laboratory setting including possible exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals as well as heat, wet, humid conditions and possible exposure to electric shock. Physical Requirements: Regularly required to stand, walk and sit, speak, hear normal conversation and telephone ring tones, operate office and laboratory equipment, reach with hands/arms frequently below chest height and occasionally overhead, must regularly lift/carry/push/pull up to 10 pounds (and occasionally up to 50 pounds in the water quality monitoring program), must have adequate close vision for reading and computer work. The responsibilities listed are typical of the positions included in the job classification; however, not all duties are necessarily performed by each specific position or incumbent. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential What steps the recruitment process involves: We review your minimum qualifications. We rate your education and experience. We conduct a structured panel interview. We conduct a selection interview. Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then: If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (safety-sensitive positions only), and a background check which verifies education, employment, and criminal history. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor, and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation. If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (if moving from a non-safety sensitive position to a safety-sensitive position) and criminal background checks if the job you're applying for is safety-sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position. IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration. The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email . We believe our employees are a key to our agency's success! In order to attract and retain high quality employees, the Council provides a highly competitive benefits package both in choice and coverage levels. Some highlights about our benefits are listed below: Guaranteed monthly retirement income through Minnesota State Retirement System pension fund Opportunity to save additional funds for retirement on a tax-deferred basis through a voluntary deferred compensation (457) plan Two or more medical plans from which to choose, with employer contribution towards premiums over 80% Dental insurance, life insurance and vision insurance The following benefits are provided to all employees as part of working for the Council. You will have access to free: Well@Work clinic bus/rail pass valued at over $1200 per year parking at many job locations fitness centers at many job locations Employee Assistance Program extensive health and wellness programs and resources 01 Applicant Instructions: It is important that your application shows all relevant education and experience you possess. The supplemental questions listed below are to further evaluate your education and experience and to determine your eligibility for this position. Answer each question completely, and please do not type "see resume." Otherwise, your application will be considered incomplete, and you will not receive further consideration for this position. The experience you indicate in your responses should also be consistent with the Work History section of this application. If you attach a resume and/or cover letter to your application, it will be reviewed at the education and experience review step.I have read and understand the above instructions regarding my application and supplemental questions. Yes No 02 How did you first hear about this job opening? CareerForce Center Community Event/Organization Employee Referral Facebook Glassdoor Indeed Job Fair LinkedIn Metro Transit Bus Advertisement Twitter Website: governmentjobs.com Website: metrocouncil.org Website: metrotransit.org Website: minnesotajobnetwork.com Other 03 If you selected 'Other', please describe where you first heard about this job. if you selected 'Employee Referral' please enter the employee's first and last name, ID number (if known), and job title.Type N/A if not applicable. 04 The Metropolitan Council recognizes that Artificial Intelligence (AI) and generative tools are increasingly used in application processes. While the Council permits the use of AI to assist in the preparation of application materials, all applicants must certify to the following: I affirm that all information provided in my application including any uploaded documentation is true and accurate. I further affirm that I have personally reviewed, verified, and approved all content, including any content generated with the assistance of AI. I will provide all interview responses directly and in real-time without unauthorized assistance. I will not use AI avatars, external assistance in answering including computer-generated suggestions, or any recording and transcription tools during the interview process unless I have received prior approval from Human Resources for a disability-related reasonable accommodation. 05 Please select the option that best describes your level of relevant education and professional experience High school diploma/GED and two (2) or more years of experience in associated sciences or scientific analytical procedures. Technical/vocational laboratory technician training program. Completion of two (2) or more semesters of college-level chemistry, hydrology, biology, or environmental studies. Some combination of relevant education and experience, but not enough to meet the above. None of the above. 06 Do you have experience operating watercraft like canoes or motor boats? Yes No 07 Please describe your experience with watercraft operation which can include but not limited to: canoeing, kayaking, motorboat operation and trailering/launching of the watercraft. If this does not apply to you, please enter N/A. 08 What have you done to further your knowledge/understanding about diversity/inclusion? How have you demonstrated your learning? Diversity Definition: The collection of people who bring a variety of backgrounds, styles, perspectives, values and beliefs as assets to the groups and organizations with which they interact. 09 Please describe your experience collecting environmental data in the field. Please include as applicable:• What equipment are you familiar with?• How did you ensure it was maintained well and operating correctly?If this does not apply to you, please enter N/A. Required Question

Created: 2026-03-04