WATER QUALITY SPECIALIST I

Salary : $45,895.00 - $73,432.00 Annually

Location : Miramar, FL

Job Type : Full-Time

Department : UTILITIES

Opening Date : 01 / 09 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 23 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Job Summary

WATER QUALITY SPECIALIST I : $45,895-$73,432 (SL2)

Bargaining Group : Unrepresented / Civil Service

FLSA Status : Exempt

This junior-level professional and technical position collects and performs routine tests on water / wastewater samples as necessary for determining the efficiency and effectiveness of chemical and biological drinking and wastewater treatment processes. Prepares and maintains related records. reports to the Water Quality Manager or designee.

Essential Functions

• Participates in the collection, preservation, transport and logging of field samples.
• Performs routine analyses on water samples.
• Calculates and evaluates laboratory data; enters results into computer.
• Maintains required records, logbooks, and files.
• Maintains sampling and laboratory equipment.
• Performs general office work as required, including but not limited to entering computer data, copying, and filing documents, answering the telephone, etc.
• Receives, reviews, prepares and / or submits various records and reports including numerous laboratory reports, analytical reports, logbooks, chain of custody log, safety checklists, various forms, routine reports, etc.
• Operates various office equipment including a computer, calculator, and telephone; operates laboratory equipment, including spectrophotometers, microscopes, meters, autoclave, balances, oven, and other laboratory instruments and supplies, etc.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, co-workers, other division / department supervisors and employees, and the general public.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Position Requirements / Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Requires moderate physical effort including lifting up to 50 pounds. May require frequent crouching, kneeling, bending, and stooping. Frequent periods of standing or walking may be required.

GENERAL BENEFITS :

The City of Miramar provides benefits for its permanent full-time and part-time employees. Benefits will differ dependent upon the job classification and representation, which include union and unrepresented. Information about the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the City of Miramar Human Resources Department.

Vacation

Permanent full-time employees earn up to ten days of vacation during their first year of employment. Accrual begins from the first month of employment, but cannot be used until after the third month of employment.

Permanent part-time employees have the opportunity to earn vacation after the completion of one year of continuous service.

Sick Leave

Permanent full-time employees accrue sick leave at the rate of one day per month. Accrual begins from the first month of employment, but cannot be used until after the third month of employment.

Permanent part-time employees have the opportunity to earn sick leave after the completion of one year of continuous service.

Health Plan

The City currently provides medical coverage through Aetna. The City pays the health insurance premium for the employee and 50% of the premium for dependents.

Permanent full-time employees have the option of electing coverage from three plans : Health Network Only Plan (HMO), High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with HSA and Open Access Managed Choice Plan (POS).

Permanent part-time employees have the option of electing coverage from two plans : Health Network Only Plan (HMO) and the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)

The City also offers Dental coverage through Delta Dental.

Pension (Defined Benefit Plan)

Permanent full-time employees are automatically enrolled in one of the City sponsored pension plans, which are funded by mandatory City and employee contributions. The Plan provides a guaranteed income, based on years of service, to its members upon retirement.

457(b) Plan (Deferred Compensation Plan)

Employees can elect to participate in this Plan, which enables the employee the option of deferring compensation on a pretax basis, not to exceed the applicable limits established by the IRC.

Employee Assistance Program

The City of Miramar provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as :

Child Care Provider Discounts

As a City of Miramar employee, you may be eligible to receive a discount on tuition and / or registration fees from one of the City's childcare centers.

Flexible Spending Account

The City offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's that provide employees the ability to make pree-tax payroll deposits to be used for the following expenses :

Additional Benefits :

CITY HOLIDAYS

Are you currently a City of Miramar employee?

Are you a City of Miramar resident?

Please indicate your highest level of completed education. (A copy of your diploma and / or degree must be attached to your application.)

How many years of experience do you have in a water / wastewater setting? (Work experience must be listed on your application.)

I understand and acknowledge that successful completion of laboratory training is required as a condition of employment.

City of Miramar employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties. Are you able to be on call for any emergency situation and to perform emergency service duties as assigned?

Required Question

Salary : $45,895 - $73,432