What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Technician position at City of El Centro (CA)?
JOB
Summary: Under moderate supervision, performs water quality and other laboratory testing for regulatory compliance, industrial waste source control, and plant process control; performs related responsibilities as required.Distinguishing Characteristics: Responsibilities may include work assignments that require frequent interaction with vendors, city personnel, and federal and state regulatory agencies. This position receives general, functional, and technical supervision from the Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor or a designated supervisor.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Essential Job Functions: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The following list is not a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.Click or tap here to enter text.Serves as the City of El Centro Wastewater Lab Technical Manager and meets the requirements for Technical Manager under Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP) regulations.Collect and log samples for analysis.Prepare glassware and equipment for laboratory use.Perform lab housekeeping duties as necessary.Performs chemical and mathematical calculations and statistical analysis for test results and record test results on appropriate laboratory and operational data sheets.Maintain and perform minor repairs to lab equipment, fixtures and samplers. Order necessary supplies and equipment to maintain a properly functioning laboratory.Maintain a clean and orderly laboratory and a safe work environmentMaintain and update various certifications, such as, ELAP (Environmental Laboratory Accreditation program) certification, Quality Assurance Manual, Chemical Hygiene Plan, Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Manual, and prepare required documentation for each.Independently schedule and conduct the performance of all laboratory work to ensure full and timely completion of all laboratory dutiesPerform physical, chemical and biological testing to monitor treatment plant operations and ensure adherence to NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) permit requirements. Prepare chemical reagents.Assemble data to generate effluent monitoring reports, reclaimed water monitoring reports, industrial source control and various state reports as requiredMaintain a current laboratory registration certificate.Maintain appropriate records and perform other related duties as may be assigned.Determines probable causes of problems in results. Performs complex chemical and mathematical calculations and statistical analyses for test results.Recommends and implements corrective measures while may occur during sampling, transporting, storage or laboratory processes.Performs complex chemical and mathematical calculations and statistical analyses for test results.Makes recommendations for in-house testing or outsourcing of laboratory analyses, routine solution preparation or purchase of prepared reagents and purchase of laboratory instrumentation.May require night and weekend assignments as needed in emergency conditions. The preceding activities have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by positions assigned to this job classification. The City reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind work assignments as needed.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements: Position requires moderate physical activity with frequent standing and walking, climbing, including ladders and stairs, and lifting or carrying objects up to 45 pounds.Ability to work in hot weather, with exposure to noxious odors, gases, and waste, infectious elements, and electrical hazards.Possible exposure to burns, bodily injury and contact with toxic substances or chemical irritants.May require night and weekend assignments as needed in emergency conditions. Equipment and Tools Utilized: Personal computer, copier, fax and other office equipment; pens, pencils and other office tools. City Vehicles. Radios, cell phones and/or other communication devices. Microscope.Incubators.Furnaces.Lab Ovens. Glassware.Sampling machines.Chemicals and reagents.Spectrophotometers.
Summary: Under moderate supervision, performs water quality and other laboratory testing for regulatory compliance, industrial waste source control, and plant process control; performs related responsibilities as required.Distinguishing Characteristics: Responsibilities may include work assignments that require frequent interaction with vendors, city personnel, and federal and state regulatory agencies. This position receives general, functional, and technical supervision from the Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor or a designated supervisor.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Essential Job Functions: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The following list is not a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.Click or tap here to enter text.Serves as the City of El Centro Wastewater Lab Technical Manager and meets the requirements for Technical Manager under Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP) regulations.Collect and log samples for analysis.Prepare glassware and equipment for laboratory use.Perform lab housekeeping duties as necessary.Performs chemical and mathematical calculations and statistical analysis for test results and record test results on appropriate laboratory and operational data sheets.Maintain and perform minor repairs to lab equipment, fixtures and samplers. Order necessary supplies and equipment to maintain a properly functioning laboratory.Maintain a clean and orderly laboratory and a safe work environmentMaintain and update various certifications, such as, ELAP (Environmental Laboratory Accreditation program) certification, Quality Assurance Manual, Chemical Hygiene Plan, Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Manual, and prepare required documentation for each.Independently schedule and conduct the performance of all laboratory work to ensure full and timely completion of all laboratory dutiesPerform physical, chemical and biological testing to monitor treatment plant operations and ensure adherence to NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) permit requirements. Prepare chemical reagents.Assemble data to generate effluent monitoring reports, reclaimed water monitoring reports, industrial source control and various state reports as requiredMaintain a current laboratory registration certificate.Maintain appropriate records and perform other related duties as may be assigned.Determines probable causes of problems in results. Performs complex chemical and mathematical calculations and statistical analyses for test results.Recommends and implements corrective measures while may occur during sampling, transporting, storage or laboratory processes.Performs complex chemical and mathematical calculations and statistical analyses for test results.Makes recommendations for in-house testing or outsourcing of laboratory analyses, routine solution preparation or purchase of prepared reagents and purchase of laboratory instrumentation.May require night and weekend assignments as needed in emergency conditions. The preceding activities have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by positions assigned to this job classification. The City reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind work assignments as needed.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements: Position requires moderate physical activity with frequent standing and walking, climbing, including ladders and stairs, and lifting or carrying objects up to 45 pounds.Ability to work in hot weather, with exposure to noxious odors, gases, and waste, infectious elements, and electrical hazards.Possible exposure to burns, bodily injury and contact with toxic substances or chemical irritants.May require night and weekend assignments as needed in emergency conditions. Equipment and Tools Utilized: Personal computer, copier, fax and other office equipment; pens, pencils and other office tools. City Vehicles. Radios, cell phones and/or other communication devices. Microscope.Incubators.Furnaces.Lab Ovens. Glassware.Sampling machines.Chemicals and reagents.Spectrophotometers.