Drug Technician (Female)

State of Nebraska•Omaha, NE

8d•$15

About The Position

The Judicial Branch is a state-funded Branch of Government that offers medical/dental/vision, $20,000 free basic life insurance, state-matched 156% retirement plan, 13 paid holidays, earned paid vacation and sick leave, and more. This classification level is responsible for arranging, conducting, and maintaining documentation for drug screenings. Responsibilities may include collecting, disposing, and maintaining records of urine specimens; conducting drug screenings; maintaining the inventory of testing supplies and equipment testifying in court; reporting and documenting testing results; ensuring documentation procedures are done in accordance with policies and procedures; and providing training on testing result documentation. The Judicial Branch values our employees as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We recruit, hire, train and promote in all job qualifications at all levels without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or genetics. The Judicial Branch complies with Veterans Preference Laws.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Due to the duties for this specific position, only FEMALE candidates considered.
All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.
Drug screening and chemical testing methodology
Safe work methods and procedures
Applicable testing equipment
Recordkeeping principles
Basic inventory management principles
Computers and related software applications
Performing drug screening
Collecting applicable samples
Maintaining specimen records
Monitoring inventory and supply levels
Maintaining operational records
Using a computer and related software applications
Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
Incumbents may be subjected to fumes, odors, poor ventilation, hazardous materials (chemicals, blood and other body fluids, etc.), and challenging environmental conditions, imminent danger.
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Requires use of arm and/or leg controls and exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work.

Nice To Haves

Prior substance abuse or chemical testing training and working with the offender population.

Responsibilities

Greets clients, collects testing forms and accompanies to drug testing area.
Conduct drug screening in accordance with established systems and procedures using approved testing methodologies. This includes obtaining urine specimen from Probationers, recording and reporting results.
Stores testing samples in secure location and ensures chain of custody procedures are observed at all times.
Maintains drug testing supplies and equipment inventory.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.