Drug Technician- PT

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Drug Technician arranges, conducts, and documents drug screenings for the Judicial Branch. The role includes collecting urine specimens, reporting test results, maintaining secure samples and chain-of-custody procedures, and managing testing supplies and equipment. The technician may also testify in court and provide training on documenting testing results. This position is part-time and is open only to female candidates. The work location is 605 South 10 Street, Suite B100, Lincoln, Nebraska. Travel may be required, including regular travel within the district and occasional regional travel for orientation, training, and educational workshops. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. The hiring rate is $15.378 per hour. A 2.5% pay increase may follow successful completion of probation for employees starting at the hiring rate; higher starting pay may be considered based on education and experience, subject to management approval.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Educational credits must be from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Department of Education.
Knowledge of drug screening and chemical testing methodology.
Knowledge of safe work methods and procedures.
Knowledge of applicable testing equipment.
Knowledge of recordkeeping principles.
Knowledge of basic inventory management principles.
Knowledge of computers and related software applications.
Ability to perform drug screening and collect applicable samples.
Ability to maintain specimen and operational records.
Ability to monitor inventory and supply levels.
Ability to use a computer and related software applications.
Communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to exchange information, interact with others, and receive work direction.
Only female candidates will be considered for this position.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Greet clients, collect testing forms, and accompany clients to the drug testing area.
Conduct drug screenings using approved methods and established procedures, including obtaining urine specimens from probationers and recording and reporting results.
Store testing samples securely and follow chain-of-custody procedures at all times.
Maintain inventory of drug-testing supplies and equipment.
Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

Benefits

79% employer-paid health and prescription insurance.
Dental and vision insurance plans available for purchase.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage available for purchase.
Employee Assistance Program for confidential support.
Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options.
State retirement plan contribution match of 156% of the first 4.8% contribution.
Free $20,000 life insurance policy.
Optional life insurance and AD&D available for purchase.
13 paid holidays annually.
Paid vacation and sick leave accruing immediately.
Military leave and funeral/bereavement leave.
Paid training.
Free continuing education credits to maintain professional certifications.
Access to specialized courses through Judicial Branch Education.
Opportunity for bilingual pay.