Laboratory Coordinator - Supply and Treatment Division

Salary : $62,338.00 - $96,700.00 AnnuallyLocation : Durham, NCJob Type : Full time with benefitsJob Number : 25-05325Department : Water ManagementOpening Date : 02 / 21 / 2025Closing Date : 3 / 7 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern Position DescriptionWork, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.Hiring Range : $62,338.00- $72,156.00Work Day / Hours : 7 : 00 a.m. - 3 : 30 p.m.More than 350 talented, dedicated employees in the City of Durham's Water Management Department work to keep safe drinking water flowing throughout the City and manage wastewater effectively. We lead long-term water and wastewater planning and infrastructure development, regularly treat and test systems for environmental compliance, and engage the public in water conservation to ensure all of our customers have clean, safe water every time they turn on the tap. If you share our passion for managing vital water resources, bring your skills and talent to Durham!The Laboratory Coordinator provides analytical support to the Water Supply & Treatment Division of Water Management. Using established protocols, the Laboratory Coordinator will provide Wet Chemistry analysis in accordance with State and US EPA guidelines to ensure water quality testing for the division meets all established rules and regulations. Responsible for sample collection (distribution system, treatment plants, and source water); responds to customer complaints; provide analysis and associated sample preparation; preparing regulatory reports; maintain and calibrating laboratory equipment; performing housekeeping duties associated with the operation of a water process control laboratory. participate in laboratory safety; and provide input on special projects managed by the laboratory. Duties / Responsibilities Collects at a minimum of 90 Total Coliform samples throughout the distribution system monthly. Sampling and testing is conducted in all-weather conditions.Maintains and calibrates laboratory equipment; performs housekeeping duties to clean work areas; decontaminates, cleans, sterilizes and / or discards instruments and equipment; and performs basic maintenance related duties.Samples, tests, and analyzes results from field samples; test samples to determine water quality throughout the various treatment processes; and source water facilities.Monitors inventory levels to ensure adequate availability of laboratory chemicals and supplies and makes recommendations to order supplies as needed.Prepares regulatory and other reports to document and report test results; compiles information; proofs and reviews work for accuracy and completeness.Meets with the public in their home or business to address water quality concerns.Assists in the review / updating of the laboratory's Standard Operating Procedures; and assist with laboratory safety.Trains operational staff on the laboratory's Standard Operating Procedures to ensure proper use of laboratory equipment and sample analyses.Minimum Qualifications & Experience Associate's degree or equivalent in environmental, physical or natural sciencesThree years of related experience.Must have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina Class C driver's license "or" if you currently have another state driver's license, be willing and able to obtain a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of start date.Ability to report to work in adverse weather conditionsMust be willing and able to respond to call-back duty, if neededCustomer Service experienceThe following certifications are not required at time of hire, but must be obtained within two years of employment : NCWOA Process Control ChemistryNCWOA Total and Fecal Coliform Additional Preferred Skills Bachelor degree in chemistry, biology, environmental, physical or natural sciences, and three years of related experience.Benefits - General Full-Time Employees 12-13 paid holidays per year 13 standard work days of vacation per year 13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement 2 weeks paid military leave per year Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans State and City retirement plans Short and long term disability plans Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System Paid funeral leave Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling Paid life insurance equal to annual salary 48 hours for volunteer work each year

• 4 hours parental leave each year Workman's Compensation Insurance 457 Deferred Compensation PlansBenefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year) 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary) State retirement planBenefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period) 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary) State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire Dental and life insurance, after one year of service Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service01 Where did you first hear about this opportunity? City of Durham Website Walk in Job fair Employee referral Professional organization
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• Craig's List Facebook LinkedIn GlassDoor governmentjobs.com Monster.com Employment Security Commission Magazine / Newspaper Other 02 If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication. 03 Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education. Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC) High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC) Associates Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctoral Degree (PhD, Juris Doctorate) 04 How many years of related experience do you have? No related experience Less than 1 year of related experience 1 year but less than 3 years of related experience 3 years but less than 7 years of related experience 7 or more years of related experience 05 Do you have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license? (If you have a valid license from a State other than North Carolina, you must be willing and able to obtain a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license within 60 days of hire). I have a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license. I have a valid license from another State and I am willing to obtain a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license within 60 days. I do not have a valid, unrestricted driver's license. 06 How would you rate your experience level with MS Excel? No experience Beginner level Intermediate level Advanced level Expert level 07 How would you rate your experience level with MS Word? No experience Beginner level Intermediate level Advanced level Expert level 08 This position is responsible for compliance with safe drinking water rules. Will you be able to report to work in adverse weather conditions? Yes No 09 Occasionally there are treatment issues that require call-back duty. In the event this happens is there anything that would prohibit you from reporting back to work? Yes No 10 This position will require you to work with the general public. Do you have any customer service experience? Yes No 11 You must obtain NCWOA Process Control Chemistry and a NCWOA Total and Fecal Coliform within two years of employment, are you willing and able to obtain these certifications? Yes, I already have these two certifications I do NOT Have these certifications now, but I am willing and able to obtain them within 2 years of my start date I do NOT have them now and I am NOT willing or able to obtain them within 2 years of my start date Required Question

Salary : $62,338 - $72,156