Water Quality Analyst - Water Treatment Reclamation
Water Quality Analyst - Water Treatment Reclamation
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Job Description
Salary Range: $29.57 - $39.95 Hourly
Anticipated Hiring Range: $29.57 - $34.76 Hourly
Benefits: This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guidehere.
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Job Summary:
The City of Greeley is seeking a Water Quality Analyst. The Water Quality Analyst is part of the Water Treatment and Reclamation Facility of the Water and Sewer Division and reports to the Wastewater Laboratory Supervisor. This position exists to collect and analyze samples to ensure compliance with all the Water Treatment and Reclamation Facilitys (WTRF) wastewater permits and to assist with the operations process control analyses on wastewater samples. The incumbent will calculate and log results on appropriate forms Labshare and/or Water Information Management System (WIMS). The Analyst will prepare and monitor equipment and chemicals for use in analyses and work in partnership with our employees department / divisions and agencies in delivering effective and accurate results. Other duties include collecting samples of and monitoring the flow of Cache la Poudre River (CLPR) to formulate an accurate flow-rating table which is critical for the WPCFs discharge permit.
Experience Knowledge Skills:
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelors degree in chemistry biology or a related field or specialized technical training of equivalent length including advanced mathematical and statistical courses necessary to calculate QA/QC values.
At least one (1) year of relevant experience working in a water quality laboratory
One (1) year of experience using spreadsheets databases and word processing software (MS Office Suite including Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook) with advanced knowledge of Excel and basic analysis required
OR
Any combination of related education experience certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job
AND
- Possession of a valid drivers license.
Preferred
Current certification as a Water Quality Analyst I through the RMWQAA or the ability to obtain certification within the first year of hire.
Three (3) years of relevant experience working in a water quality laboratory.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of or familiarity with the following equipment: low temp incubators bacterial incubator water bath incubators media and sample refrigerators centrifuge Vectaire fume hoods D.O. meter pH meters conductivity meters stirring and heating plates vacuum pumps various pipettes and glassware pipette washer / dryer steam / glassware washer COD reactor muffle furnace digital burets autoclaves Bunsen burner Quanti-Tray sealer computers and printers copiers fax machine analytical balance mechanical convection oven desiccator spectrophotometer lab sample blender various electrodes and probes.
- Knowledge of the business and organizational structure of Colorado municipalities.
- Collaboration skills including the ability to work with others from different areas and backgrounds to reach a common goal.
- Computer skills including the ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook etc.).
- Interpersonal skills including the ability to facilitate interaction communication and teamwork between others.
- Oral written and listening communication skills including the ability to accurately interpret what others are saying and convey messages information concepts and details accurately and clearly.
- Organizational skills including the ability to set and meet goals and deadlines manage appointments create schedules coordinate and facilitate meetings and make decisions.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to examine and summarize data and trends in order to resolve issues and produce results.
- Ability to read and understand test methodologies to perform analysis.
- Ability to understand and apply basic applications of theoretical or scientific principles.
- Ability to learn and experiment with new software and systems (i.e. WIMS SharePoint and QA/QA program CDX/NetDMR various river flow and temperature logging devices and their software etc.).
- Ability to work under pressure manage multiple concurrent and competing tasks and responsibilities and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining personal effectiveness.
- Ability to prioritize work meet deadlines and stay on task when completing special projects and daily assignments.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and reliable professional judgment as well as collaboratively with a team to achieve desired results.
- Ability to maintain a strong work ethic positive problem-solving attitude and enthusiasm for the work performed.
- Ability to self-start and take initiative in completing daily tasks and special projects.
- Ability to focus on activities that have the greatest impact on meeting work commitments.
- Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with a variety of internal and external constituencies.
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds cultures and ages.
- Ability to navigate a complex political environment.
- Ability to advocate technical findings and positions to a general audience.
Essential Functions:
- Performs proficiency testing by annually analyzing and passing the EPA Discharge Monitoring Report-Quality Assurance Study.
- Uses hydrologic monitoring on the CLPR including measuring flow on a monthly basis as well as when low or high flow events occur; downloading transferring and entering data into computer spreadsheets; transferring data to the Colorado Division of Water Resources(CDWR); analyzing hydrologic data in order to update and maintain the Station Record which is published annually by the CDWR; maintaining the gauging station; and maintaining the river.
- Maintain operations process control and laboratory records put data in usable format enter test results into Labshare and/or WIMS bench sheets and perform file maintenance.
- Calculate and assess data quality and reasonableness using quality assurance measures acceptance criteria and program knowledge.
- Prepare written Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for all laboratory methods.
- Update SOP manual as analytical methods are changed or added.
- Research develop and implement the WPCF Laboratorys QA/QC Program.
- Recalculate the standard deviation annually from prior year data in order to establish new yearly pass/fail limits for Method Detection Limit.
- Evaluate results of QA/QC checks required to assess validity of data and maintain laboratory requirements and integrity.
- Stay informed and up to date with Method Update Role.
- Maintain and revise laboratory bench sheets as needed.
- Properly complete chain of custody and transport samples.
- Prepare standards media and reagents prior to sample analyses and to calibrate laboratory instruments.
- Research develop and update the Safety Data Sheets Program for the WTRF Laboratory.
- Research analytical methods analytes parameters and equipment to meet requirements of the Colorado Discharge Permit System.
- Maintain and update laboratory chemical hygiene plan safe handling containment and disposal of chemicals.
- Perform additional duties as assigned or requested by the laboratory supervisor IPP supervisor and/or Operations supervisor such as collecting samples processing samples or testing samples.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None.
Travel: Approximately 10% flexible local travel required.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements:
Work Environment
- Employee is subject to working alone with groups and/or attending meetings.
- May be required to conduct business in alternate locations within City buildings or field sites sometimes in formal settings.
- May be required to work extended hours in the evening holidays or weekends.
- Frequent interruptions and be required to manage competing priorities with inflexible deadlines.
- Frequent participation in meetings.
- Frequent contact occurs with employees and the public in person and on the telephone.
- Frequently is required to sit and talk or hear customers.
- Ability to manage competing priorities with frequent interruptions and an expected high level of accuracy in work is expected.
- Work is safe to having minimal hazards that are typically found in a general office or laboratory environment where there is rarely little or moderate exposure to injury or accident to chemical exposure.
Physical Requirements
- Work is safe to having minimal hazards that are typically found in a general office or laboratory environment where there is rarely little or moderate exposure to injury or accident to chemical exposure.
- Climbing and carrying equipment while sampling or doing Baseline River Monitoring.
EOE Statement:The City of Greeleyprovides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
ADA Statement: We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting. Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: .
Conditions of Employment: Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test a background and national sex offender search a motor vehicle record search and for some positions a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process including but not limited to EOE Reasonable Accommodation and pre-employment screenings please visit our career pageHERE.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
