Job Announcement

20240192 Special Projects Assistant – Water Quality Analyst CLOSING DATE: Open Until FilledAPPLY ONLINE AT LONGMONTCOLORADO.GOV/JOBS

Department: Water & Waste Services

Division: Environmental Services

Hiring Range: $25.00/Hour

Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4:00 pm

Part Time Temporary

Benefits include:

Benefits required by law are included such as Jury & Witness Duty, Sick Leave, Social Security, and Medicare.

Open Until Filled positions may close without advance notice. To be considered, please apply as soon as possible.

Definition:

Perform routine chemical 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 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.

· Perform mathematical and statistical calculations on test results.

· Maintain and repair laboratory equipment and fixtures.

· Prepare laboratory supply and equipment order lists.

· Maintain, control charts, and quality control data.

· Enter test results in the laboratory computer database.

· Performs essential duties and additional tasks in a manner which enhances City Attributes.

Working Environment:

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 an Associate’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 valid Colorado Driver’s License.

We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications, and encourages all candidates to apply and help us achieve our goal of creating an inclusive and equitable workplace.

Selection

The selection process will include complete job description review, personal interview, 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 www.longmontcolorado.gov/jobs. Resumes will be accepted in lieu of the full City Application; however, they must be submitted via the City application site for consideration. Open Until Filled positions may close without advance notice. To be considered, please apply as soon as possible. For more information, call (303) 651-8609.

The City of Longmont is an equal opportunity employer. The City affirms its commitment to diversity and to complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination in employment. The City will not discriminate against any person in recruiting, examining, appointing, hiring, training, placement, termination, layoffs, recall, transfer, leave of absence, promoting, compensating, retaining, disciplining, or any other personnel action on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, except when any of these categories constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification (i.e., an actual qualification for performing a job). If you need special assistance in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department in advance to make arrangements.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

ALL CITY OF LONGMONT FACILITIES ARE SMOKE FREE

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person