Water Quality Analyst I
Company: City of Longmont, Colorado
Location: Longmont
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
20230009 Water Quality Analyst I
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
APPLY ONLINE AT LONGMONTCOLORADO.GOV/JOBS
Portfolio: Utilities & Public Works
Department: Water & Waste Services
Division: Environmental Services
Hiring Range: $26.23 - $29.14/hour
Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm Occasional weekends and
holidays
Regular Full-time with Benefits
Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending, Defined
Benefit Pension Plan, 401(a) Money Purchase Plan, Life & Survivor,
Term Life & AD&D, Long Term Disability, Bereavement, Jury &
Witness Duty, FMLA, Military Leave, Sick, Vacation, Holiday pay,
EAP, Tuition Assistance.
Other benefits: Optional, employee elected, voluntary benefits are
available.
Definition:
Perform routine chemical and microbiological analyses on water,
wastewater, and related solids and liquids in support of the
efficient operations on the water and wastewater treatment
plants.
Principal Duties:
Perform a variety of chemical and microbiological qualitative and
quantitative tests of water and wastewater samples necessary to
ensure that plant processes meet water treatment and NPDES permit
standards. Prepare glassware and equipment for laboratory use.
Collect samples for analysis as required. Perform mathematical and
statistical calculations on test results. Maintain and repair
laboratory equipment and fixtures. Prepare laboratory supply and
equipment order lists. Maintain chain of custody records, control
charts, and quality control data. Enter test results in the
laboratory computer database.
Working Environment:
Work is performed inside (85%) and outside (15%). Requires field
work under varying and extreme weather conditions. Work includes
exposure to: toxic/caustic chemicals and solutions, noise, open
flames, fumes, gases, solvents, oil and grease, electrical energy,
slippery walking surfaces, machinery, traffic, computers and water.
Work requires occasional physical efforts including lifting and
carrying up to 50 pounds, bending, stopping, kneeling, squatting,
and walking and standing for extended periods of time. Eye-hand
coordination is needed. Complete color vision and correctable near
vision are needed for conducting and analyzing tests.
Qualifications:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with
major course work in chemistry and microbiology or closely related
field and a minimum of one year of experience performing chemical
and microbiological tests in an academic or analytical laboratory.
Special Qualifications : Possession of a Colorado driver's license.
A minimum of two years of experience performing chemical and
microbiological tests in an analytical laboratory is preferred.
Selection
The selection process will include complete job description review,
personal interview, computer testing, background investigation,
criminal background check, and substance screening.
DEADLINE: Open Until Filled
An ONLINE APPLICATION is required. This job is Open Until Filled.
The online application process is available for this position on
our website at . Resumes will be accepted in lieu of the full City
Application; however, they must be submitted via the City
application site for consideration. For more information, call
(303) 651-8609.
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