Water Quality Technician - City

City of Oklahoma City • Oklahoma City, OK

3d • $22 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is under the direction of an immediate supervisor. The Water Quality Technician is primarily responsible for performing standardized test on water, wastewater, and wastewater samples to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local standards. This position requires knowledge of and skill in the application of laboratory techniques gained prior to assuming the position. Essential job functions include: receiving and driving to collect water and wastewater samples; operating laboratory equipment and media used in the chemical analysis of samples; performing standard chemical, bacteriological and physical examinations on various samples; analyzing samples for various parameter to determine the level of compliance with existing water and/or wastewater treatment standards, regulations, and guidelines; and maintaining secure chain of custody of samples. Other duties include: compiling analytical data, completing necessary calculations and generating detailed reports; completing various forms, logs, sampling labels, or other documents; inputting and retrieving data from computer system; maintaining accurate records on results of laboratory test; maintaining laboratory equipment; and cleaning and disinfecting glassware, laboratory equipment and work area. The Water Quality Technician has frequent contact with the supervisor, general public, and other City personnel to exchange information regarding tests, policies and procedures. The work is performed independently, following verbal or written instructions, with work product reviewed by the supervisor for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to instructions.

Requirements

• Knowledge of and skill in applying standard laboratory techniques and procedures related to performing laboratory tests specific to the assigned work unit.
• Skill in verbal and written communications.
• Skill in the safe utilization of standard laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Skill in recording information accurately.
• Skill in following verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently in the performance of assigned tasks.
• Possession of a Class C Laboratory Technician license.
• Possession of valid driver license (Operator).
• The employee will be required to possess or obtain a valid Class C Laboratory Technician License within twelve (12) months from the date of hire/promotion/transfer/demotion.
• Continued employment is contingent upon obtaining a valid Class C Laboratory Technician License within twelve (12) months from the date of hire/promotion/transfer/demotion.

Nice To Haves

• To career progress to a Senior Water Quality Technician, a Water Quality Technician must possess a current fully-competent performance evaluation; demonstrated skill performing the “Demonstration of Capability” tests for all wet chemistry laboratory and microbiology tests; ability to successfully complete all assigned performance test samples for the assignment rotation and ability to successfully complete all quality control samples for wet chemistry and microbiology.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and driving to collect water and wastewater samples
• Operating laboratory equipment and media used in the chemical analysis of samples
• Performing standard chemical, bacteriological and physical examinations on various samples
• Analyzing samples for various parameter to determine the level of compliance with existing water and/or wastewater treatment standards, regulations, and guidelines
• Maintaining secure chain of custody of samples
• Compiling analytical data, completing necessary calculations and generating detailed reports
• Completing various forms, logs, sampling labels, or other documents
• Inputting and retrieving data from computer system
• Maintaining accurate records on results of laboratory test
• Maintaining laboratory equipment
• Cleaning and disinfecting glassware, laboratory equipment and work area

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• An average of $22,000 annually contributed toward your benefits and retirement
• A comprehensive package designed to support your health and wellness, financial security, work-life balance, and personal and professional growth and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed