Sampling and Monitoring Technician I/II

Louisville Metropolitan Sewer District•Louisville, KY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will be filled as a Sampling and Monitoring Technician I or II based on candidate qualifications. The role provides technical and field support for all sampling and monitoring needs of the organization. Responsibilities include collecting samples for various pollutants, ensuring equipment is calibrated and functioning, conducting site surveys for equipment installation, performing field troubleshooting and repairs, and using computer software to collect and report data. The Technician II level involves identifying proper equipment settings, conducting in-depth troubleshooting and repairs, analyzing data, and providing recommendations for process improvements.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Two or more years of sampling, water quality, or wastewater operations experience (Technician I)
Four or more years of sampling, water quality, or wastewater operations experience (Technician II)
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Must complete a 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) course and obtain certification at the Hazardous Material Technician level within six months of obtaining the position and fulfill requirements established in 29 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) 1910.120.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Must have safe work and driving habits.
Knowledge of sampling procedures and methods.
Knowledge of basic carpentry, electricity, plumbing, mechanics and instrumentation.
Knowledge of chain of custody protocols.
Ability to operate sampling instrumentation and related equipment.
Ability to calibrate, maintain and install sampling equipment.
Ability to operate a PC and associated Windows environment software (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
Ability to use software required to operate/troubleshoot equipment and retrieve data.
Ability to use laboratory information management software to enter sampling and analytical information.
Ability to work effectively under heavy, unpredictable surges in workload.
Ability to perform physically demanding tasks.
Ability to work 24 hour emergency response.
Ability to work various shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime.
Ability to work outdoors, at night and in all weather conditions.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to accurately record, maintain and enter records in log book and/or software databases.
Skill in operating sampling instrumentation and related equipment (Technician II).
Skill in calibrating, maintaining and installing sampling equipment (Technician II).
Ability to review LIMS data for accuracy and resolve data input issues (Technician II).
Ability to identify and recommend fabrication needs for installation of equipment (Technician II).

Responsibilities

Collects samples for technology-based and conventional pollutants, pathogens, and nutrients for water quality, industrial, special projects, and emergency response requirements.
Ensures sampling and monitoring equipment is properly calibrated and functioning.
Conducts site location surveys for installation of equipment and prepares and installs equipment according to site specific characteristics.
Conducts field trouble shooting and repair and/or resolves mechanical or electrical malfunctions of equipment.
Uses equipment and job related computer software to collect and report data.
Measures, documents, and reports field data parameters.
Identifies proper settings and parameters for sampling and monitoring equipment based on specific job requirements (Technician II).
Ensures equipment is properly functioning and resources are available to effectively complete assigned duties (Technician II).
Conducts in-depth field trouble shooting and conducts field repair and/or resolution of mechanical or electrical malfunctions of equipment (Technician II).
Uses equipment and associated computer software to collect, report, and analyze data (Technician II).
Measures, documents, and reports field data and reviews data parameters for accuracy (Technician II).
Provides supervisor and or manager with recommendations to resolve problems related to field work activities and improve procedures/processes (Technician II).
Performs confined space entry in compliance with federal safety regulations and organization procedures (Technician I).
Follows all established sampling protocols, Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPP), and standard operating procedures to ensure the integrity of sampling and monitoring activities.
Collects and reports Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) project trending and modeling data.
Conducts/assists with sampling and field equipment installations.
Provides support for sampling projects to ensure compliance with the Federal Clean Water Act, Kentucky Pollution Discharge Elimination System permits, and special project requirements.
Installs fabricated and custom apparatuses to support primary and ancillary equipment.
Provides information utilized to conduct pricing and reliability studies of equipment and instrumentation.
Maintains and calibrates all equipment required to conduct field collection and analysis.
Conducts wet weather discharge reconnaissance routes in compliance with Sewer Overflow Response Protocols.
Performs sampling and collects flow data for regulatory compliance purposes, revenue, and CMOM (capacity, management, operations and maintenance) related activities.
Assists with all department equipment and instrumentation repairs.
Utilizes computer to access and download data from field instruments and remote monitoring sources.
Conducts assessments of equipment, supplies and resources, and reports shortages, necessary repairs or replacement needs in a timely manner.
Responsible for the operation and maintenance of pH probes including cleaning, calibration, and replacement of probes/membranes.
Collects stream water quality samples and stream flow measurements.
Conducts field analysis of samples.
Collects stream flow data, through mechanical, electronic or in-stream measurement means.
Completes chain of custody for regulatory compliance and legal purposes.
Preserves, stores, and transports/ships samples to MSD or contract laboratory.
Collects stream biological data using ceramic tiles or other methods.
Ensures proper cleaning and decontamination methods are used for samplers, flow devices, containers, and other equipment.
Coordinates sampling activities with laboratory requirements.
Conducts combined sewer overflow inspections to verify reported problems.
Leads confined space entry activities to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and organization procedures (Technician II).
Conducts field assessments and associated work to complete field instrument installations (Technician II).
Recommends improvements and updates all work related protocols, procedures, and documentation activities (Technician II).
Collects reports and analyzes project trending and modeling data (Technician II).
Accesses and uses Infor Public Sector (IPS) or similar software for work orders or other related activities (Technician II).
Uses Telemetry and Data Logging (Telog) or similar software and web based clients to access, review, manipulate, and report data (Technician II).
Conducts field assessments and makes field adjustments to ensure success during sampling events (Technician II).
Understands Federal Clean Water Act and Kentucky Pollution Discharge Elimination System permit requirements, and ensures sampling projects are conducted in a manner to meet regulatory requirements (Technician II).
Identifies need for fabrication of items to complete equipment installation projects and provides fabrication recommendations to supervisor/manager (Technician II).
Installs fabricated components to meet site specific purposes and develops methods to overcome equipment installation related difficulties (Technician II).
Reviews updated inventory database and identifies additional requirements or omissions (Technician II).
Conducts pricing and reliability studies of equipment (Technician II).
Maintains, calibrates and conducts function tests on all equipment items (Technician II).
Conducts combined sewer overflow inspections to identify and report problems (Technician II).
Performs sampling required to maintain regulatory compliance of Pretreatment Program and ensures collection and timely/accurate reporting of quality test results for revenue collection purposes (Technician II).
Collects samples in support of capacity, management, operations and maintenance (CMOM) related activities (Technician II).
Performs field and in-house equipment and instrumentation repairs (Technician II).
Utilizes computer to access, download and analyze data from field instruments (Technician II).
Conducts inventory of equipment, supplies and other resources and recommends level of replacement or purchasing needs (Technician II).
Operates and maintains department pH probes including cleaning, calibration, and replacement of probes/membranes (Technician II).
Collects stream water quality samples and field parameters (Technician II).
Reviews and follows chain of custody procedures to ensure samples are delivered to MSD or contract laboratory for analysis (Technician II).
Ensures proper preparation and shipment of samples (Technician II).
Leads team during collection of stream biological data using ceramic tiles or other required methods (Technician II).
Conducts field calculations of stream flow or sampling and monitoring data to ensure field measurements are correct and/or appropriate with expected results (Technician II).
Ensures proper cleaning and decontamination methods are used for samplers, flow devices, bottles and other equipment as determined necessary (Technician II).
Coordinates with laboratories regarding activities related to proper hand off and/or analysis of samples (Technician II).
Conducts training for Sampling and Monitoring Technicians as deemed necessary by supervisor/manager (Technician II).