Water Quality Program Specialist - WT
Water Quality Program Specialist - WT
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Job Description
Close Date: Monday August:00 AM
Department: Charlotte Water Department
Salary: $71878.00 - $89847.00 Commensurate with Experience
Welcome to the City of Charlotte
Charlotte is Americas Queen City opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety health and quality of life for all residents.
Our guiding principles include:
Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce
Valuing teamwork openness accountability productivity and employee development
Providing all customers with courteous responsive accessible and seamless quality services
Taking initiative to identify analyze and solve problems
Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions
SUMMARY
The Water Quality Program Specialist is responsible for tracking water quality from the watershed through the distribution system in accordance with all federal and state drinking water regulations. This position will report to the Water Quality Program Administrator. The candidate will serve as technical resource to the Water Treatment Plants (WTPs) the Distribution System and the Environmental Services Facility ensuring best management practices are used for compliance with all drinking water regulations.
Salary - $80862 to $89847 - Commensurate with experience
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Maintains compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act and other Federal State and local regulations pertaining to water treatment and distribution systems.
Ensures all compliance and non-compliance monitoring is scheduled and conducted.
Conducts water quality field sampling and testing; ensures proper lab procedures are followed; packs coolers for shipment; ensures chain of custody completeness; and communicates with laboratory and plant staff.
Calibrates maintains and repairs all laboratory analyzers/equipment at all WTPs. Researches the specifications and cost for new equipment.
Budgets for organizes and maintains inventory for lab supplies for all WTPs.
Creates detailed SOPs for all job duties.
Ensures data is accurate and reported appropriately; receives and interprets analytical data; collaborates with laboratories to resolve issues.
Compiles and analyzes data using excel and databases. Provides technical reports/presentations to supervisor and/or staff.
Provides guidance and education to staff on water quality lab procedures and regulations.
Assists in the evaluation of water treatment processes to support optimized operations.
Conducts jar tests.
Ensures all safety protocols are followed.
Answers customer questions and addresses/resolves customer complaints.
Provides National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) compliance support.
Available to respond to water treatment issues after hours.
Performs other related job duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:
Bachelors degree in environmental science chemistry or a related field.
Three (3) years related work experience in water treatment.
B-Surface Water certification and must obtain a North Carolina A-Surface Water certification obtain within one year from hire.
C-Distribution certification or obtain within one year from hire.
License and Certifications:
Must have valid drivers license.
Preferred Qualifications:
A-Surface water certificate.
B-Distribution certificate.
Physical/Chemical certificate.
Operation of a surface water treatment plant.
Operation calibration and maintenance of water quality analytical instruments.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of the policies procedures and goals of Charlotte Water.
Knowledge of federal and state regulations for drinking water.
Knowledge of surface water treatment and plant optimization.
Knowledge of distribution system water quality issues.
Knowledge of source water monitoring and protection.
Knowledge of standard laboratory procedures and proper sampling techniques.
Knowledge in Microsoft Word Excel Power Point Teams and WIMS and other pertinent computer programs - proficiency in the preparation of charts graphs and tables analyzing data writing technical reports and presenting data/findings.
Skill in communicating both verbally and in writing.
Skill in organizing.
Skill in time management ability to set priorities.
Skill in operating/calibrating/maintaining/evaluating water quality analyzers.
Skill in writing technical SOPs.
Skill in mathematical calculations related to water treatment.
Ability to analyze and interpret analytical data. Able to identify problems and draw valid conclusions to solve problems.
Ability to type and use office equipment computer equipment and software including word processing spreadsheet applications and electronic mail.
Ability to apply independent judgment initiative and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and accomplish duties with minimal supervision.
Ability to work as team member and collaborate with others.
Ability to handle special assignments and projects. Demonstrated organization and planning skills and ability to adapt to varying work situations and multiple tasks.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work is medium work and requires applying 30 pounds of force frequently and exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally to move objects. Additionally the following physical abilities are required: balancing climbing crouching feeling manual dexterity grasping handling perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels distinguishing among sounds kneeling lifting mental acuity pulling pushing reaching repetitive motion speaking standing stooping expressing ideas by spoken word shouting above noises visual acuity in data/color/observations/equipment/inspections and walking.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The Citys Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes but is not limited to: reference checks social security verification education verification criminal conviction record check and if applicable a credit history check sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.
Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidates written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.
Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process candidates may be asked to take a skills test and/or participate in other assessments.
The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex national origin marital status age disability sexual orientation political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress appearance or behavior.
Our culture is to serve the community honorably.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.
You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street Suite 200 Charlotte NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST) excluding official City holidays.
For questions about your application or the hiring process please email .
The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request auxiliary aids written materials in alternate formats language access and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided. To make a request please fill out the Innovation & Technology ADA request form or call 704.336.4120.
BENEEFITS
The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.
Clickhereto learn more about the City of Charlottes benefits.
The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
