Senior Water Quality Technician
Senior Water Quality Technician
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$ 65911 - 80116
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Job Description
Description
This recruitment is continuous and may close without further notice. Open until filled.
Under direction to perform a variety of chemical biological and bacteriological tests in the analysis of water according to standard methods and procedures; to provide regulatory support for water facility operations; and to ensure water system compliance with State and Federal regulations. Exercises technical and functional leadership over lowerlevel staff.
Examples of Duties
Examples of duties may include but are not limited to the following:
- Coordinates and schedules activities with outside laboratories regulatory and other government agencies;
- Monitors newly issued local State andFederal regulations and legislation to keep current with the regulatory environment;
- Performs and assists with inspections; documents observations and findings;
- Establishesgoalsobjectivesschedulesandmethodsofwaterqualityanalysis;
- Schedules collectsandtestssamplesofinfluenteffluentwellwaterswater distributionsystemandothersamplestoensurecompliancewithState and Federalregulations;
- Analyzestestresultsanddevelopsrecommendationstobetter controltreatmentplantprocessesandincreaseplantefficiencywithin State and Federalguidelines;
- Performs mathematical calculations and statistical analyses fortestresults;
- Preparesandsubmitsdetailedandaccuraterecordsoftestsconducted and theirresults;
- Prepares chemicals bacteriological media and standardtestsolutions;
- Cleans maintains and calibrateslaboratoryequipmentandinstruments;
- Conductsspecialexaminations studiesandanalysis;
- Maintainsinventoryofsuppliesandinventoryrecords; recommends supplies and equipment for acquisition;
- Preparescostestimatesforbudgetrecommendations and monitors and controls expenses;
- Preparesmaintainsandpresentsreports;
- Responds to inquiries and requests from the public including customer service complaints;
- Assists with training and orientation of new personnel and provides leadership to lower level staff in the safe and efficient performance of their duties;
- Assists with work flow planning and scheduling;
- Assigns and monitors tasks;
- Participates and provides input into employee performance records and evaluations; and
- Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Experience:
- Five years of experience working in a drinking water utility;
- Three years of progressive experience working in the water quality field performing sample collection analysis and water quality customer service.
Education:
- Equivalent to a high school diploma;
- Some college level or technical course work in water treatment and distribution systems chemistry biology or a related field. For college level coursework obtained outside of the U.S. an official equivalency evaluation is required.
Licenses and Certificates:
- Possessionofa GradeT2WaterTreatmentOperatorCertificateissuedbytheState Water Resources Control Board.
- Possession of a Grade D2 Water Distribution Operator Certificate issued by the State Water Resources Control Board.
- Possession of a Grade D3 Water Distribution Operator Certificate issued by the State Water Resources Control Board is highly desirable.
- Possession and maintenance of a valid California Drivers license at time of appointment.
Special Requirements:
Essential functions and duties require the following physical abilitiesand workenvironment:
- Abilitytoworkinastandardlaboratoryenvironment;exposuretooutdoorsandchemicals;abilitytotraveltodifferentsitesand locations.
- Abilitytositstandwalkkneelcrouchstoopsquatcrawl twistclimbandlift25lbs.;exposuretoheatnoiseoutdoors vibrationconfiningworkspacechemicalsexplosivematerials mechanicalhazardselectricalhazardsandtraffichazards;
- Must be available for oncall duty.
Supplemental Information
- IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the minimum qualifications of the position. All properly completed applications will be reviewed and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written performance and oral exams to evaluate the applicants skills training and experience for the position.
The employment application must be completed and submitted online. Applicants must list current and past work experience. Do not indicate See Resume.
Proof of education such as but not limited to university/college transcripts and degrees must be submitted online with your application. Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of education certification and/or license to each position for which they apply.
The following documents are required for this position:
1. Verification ofGrade 2 Water Distribution Operator Certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board.
2. Verification of Grade T2 Water Treatment Operator Certificate issued by the State Water Resources Control Board.
3. Proof of completion of college level or technical course work in water treatment and distribution systems chemistry biology or a related field.An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. This evaluation must be submitted by the application deadline.
Failure to provide all required documents will result in elimination from the selection process.
Please note the City of Redlands preferred method of communication with applicants is via email. As such please ensure you verify the email address on your application and check your email frequently including your spam and junk folders.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference/background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a postoffer preemployment medical examination (which may include a drug/alcohol screening depending upon job classification). The City of Redlands utilizes EVerify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.
For questions regarding this recruitment please contact Julie Maher at
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
