Wastewater Program Technician

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Description

If youre looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.

About Harris County Public Health:

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services community programming and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation engagement and health equity HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.

This is a grant-funded position.

Position Overview:
Under direct supervision the Wastewater Field Technician will collect samples from various wastewater treatment facilities throughout Harris County. Individuals in this position will be responsible for conducting sample collection managing inventory maintaining accurate documentation and verifying sample delivery to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

The Wastewater Field Technician must demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills and apply standard collection practices to maintain the accuracy and integrity of all samples.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Sampling and Documentation: Collects wastewater samples at designated treatment facilities programs sampling equipment documents collection dates initials sample bottles updates sampling data scans supporting documents and follows all sampling procedures to ensure accuracy and integrity.
Sample Delivery: Delivers samples to designated laboratories and completes chain of custody forms ensuring all samples are accounted for and obtaining signatures at each transfer point.
Equipment Maintenance: Maintains and disinfects sample trucks and all wastewater equipment and supplies.
Partnerships and Site Visits: Builds and sustains partnerships with various MUDS within Harris County and coordinates site feasibility visits and sampler installations.
Program Support: Reviews field documentation maintains readiness records for internal planning evaluates and improves projects and performs additional tasks to support the wastewater surveillance program.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and even when considered may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Education:

Associate degree from a accredited college or university with a major in public health environmental sciences microbiology engineering or related field.

OR
High school or GED equivalent.

Experience:

At least two (2) years of experience in public health environmental science microbiology engineering or related field.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of Wastewater Treatment Plants and Municipal Utility Districts.
Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word PowerPoint Excel Outlook).
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Must be detail-oriented and produce accurate trustworthy reports.
Ability to build strong work relationships and communicate effectively with supervisor project director clients and project team members.
Ability to travel and drive through Harris County jurisdiction.
Proactive and able to work without daily supervision.
Ability to develop safety procedures plans and reports.
Ability to interpret policies and procedures.

Core Competencies:
Organizational Leadership

Understands the organizational mission.
Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust.
Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others.

Collaboration

Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity diversity inclusion and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission.
Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group.
Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs.

Innovation:

Ability to adapt to change

Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics:

Treats others with courtesy sensitivity and respect.
Behaves in an honest fair and ethical manner and models high standards.
Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses.
Uses sound judgment.
Self-motivated.
Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity.

Communication:

Communicates clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.

NOTE:Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resume will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

Experience:

At least one (1) year experience with sample collection techniques.

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

This is a Full-Time Grant-Funded position.
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Other days/hours as needed due to operational needs.

Work Environment:

This position operates in a professional field outdoor setting within Harris County.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to lift 150 lbs. drive for long periods of time bending/standing/walking frequently perform in any inclement of weather i.e. (rain summer etc.)

Work Location:

Harris County Public Health: Office of Epidemiology Surveillance & Emerging Diseases - 1111 Fannin St. Houston Texas. 77002.

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

Required Experience:

Position Description If youre looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.About Harris County Public Health:Harris County Public Health (HCPH) inclu...

Position Description

Sampling and Documentation: Collects wastewater samples at designated treatment facilities programs sampling equipment documents collection dates initials sample bottles updates sampling data scans supporting documents and follows all sampling procedures to ensure accuracy and integrity.
Sample Delivery: Delivers samples to designated laboratories and completes chain of custody forms ensuring all samples are accounted for and obtaining signatures at each transfer point.
Equipment Maintenance: Maintains and disinfects sample trucks and all wastewater equipment and supplies.
Partnerships and Site Visits: Builds and sustains partnerships with various MUDS within Harris County and coordinates site feasibility visits and sampler installations.
Program Support: Reviews field documentation maintains readiness records for internal planning evaluates and improves projects and performs additional tasks to support the wastewater surveillance program.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements

Education:

Associate degree from a accredited college or university with a major in public health environmental sciences microbiology engineering or related field.

OR
High school or GED equivalent.

Experience:

At least two (2) years of experience in public health environmental science microbiology engineering or related field.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of Wastewater Treatment Plants and Municipal Utility Districts.
Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word PowerPoint Excel Outlook).
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Must be detail-oriented and produce accurate trustworthy reports.
Ability to build strong work relationships and communicate effectively with supervisor project director clients and project team members.
Ability to travel and drive through Harris County jurisdiction.
Proactive and able to work without daily supervision.
Ability to develop safety procedures plans and reports.
Ability to interpret policies and procedures.

Core Competencies:
Organizational Leadership

Understands the organizational mission.
Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust.
Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others.

Collaboration

Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity diversity inclusion and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission.
Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group.
Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs.

Innovation:

Ability to adapt to change

Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics:

Treats others with courtesy sensitivity and respect.
Behaves in an honest fair and ethical manner and models high standards.
Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses.
Uses sound judgment.
Self-motivated.
Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity.

Communication:

Communicates clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.

Preferences

Experience:

At least one (1) year experience with sample collection techniques.

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

This is a Full-Time Grant-Funded position.
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Other days/hours as needed due to operational needs.

Work Environment:

This position operates in a professional field outdoor setting within Harris County.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to lift 150 lbs. drive for long periods of time bending/standing/walking frequently perform in any inclement of weather i.e. (rain summer etc.)

Work Location: