What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Reclamation Facility Laboratory Analyst position at City of Rapid City?
ABOUT US
Are you ready to be a part of a team that keeps our community flowing? The Water Reclamation Division plays a vital role in protecting public health and the environment by managing the Rapid City Sanitary Sewer System and the Rapid City Stormwater System.
As a regional service provider, we proudly support sanitary sewage disposal for communities including Black Hawk, North Dale, Rapid Canyon, and Rapid Valley. Every year, our dedicated team oversees the collection and treatment of nearly 3.5 billion gallons of wastewater - ensuring clean, safe water for generations to come.
Please visit the Water Reclamation page for more information.
The City of Rapid City offers fantastic benefits including 2 healthcare options with low premiums, 6% employer-matching retirement, life insurance benefits, short-term disability, and generous vacation and sick leave. Check out the Benefits tab for a full list of benefits.
ABOUT OUR JOB
The City of Rapid City is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Water Reclamation Laboratory Analyst to join our Water Reclamation Division. This position plays a critical role in protecting public health and the environment by performing laboratory testing, data analysis, and record-keeping in accordance with City, State, and Federal regulations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
ABOUT YOU
If you're passionate about environmental sustainability, innovative infrastructure, and making a real impact, we want you on our team! We understand your time is valuable, so we encourage you to apply only if you possess the following minimum requirements:
Are you ready to be a part of a team that keeps our community flowing? The Water Reclamation Division plays a vital role in protecting public health and the environment by managing the Rapid City Sanitary Sewer System and the Rapid City Stormwater System.
As a regional service provider, we proudly support sanitary sewage disposal for communities including Black Hawk, North Dale, Rapid Canyon, and Rapid Valley. Every year, our dedicated team oversees the collection and treatment of nearly 3.5 billion gallons of wastewater - ensuring clean, safe water for generations to come.
Please visit the Water Reclamation page for more information.
The City of Rapid City offers fantastic benefits including 2 healthcare options with low premiums, 6% employer-matching retirement, life insurance benefits, short-term disability, and generous vacation and sick leave. Check out the Benefits tab for a full list of benefits.
This position is part of the AFSCME Union. Applications received within the work unit will be considered first.
The City of Rapid City is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Water Reclamation Laboratory Analyst to join our Water Reclamation Division. This position plays a critical role in protecting public health and the environment by performing laboratory testing, data analysis, and record-keeping in accordance with City, State, and Federal regulations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collects samples of liquids, solids, and gases from various wastewater treatment, composting, and industrial processes using appropriate sampling procedures.
- Performs physical, chemical, and microbiological analyses of samples using Environmental Protection Agency-approved Methods and APHA Standard Methods with a high degree of accuracy.
- Operates, calibrates, and maintains laboratory instruments such as spectrophotometers, dissolved oxygen meters, pH/ISE meters and electrodes, autoclaves, analytical balances, drying ovens, muffle furnaces, turbidimeters, incubators, baths, and phase-contrast microscopes.
- Calculates test results, logs test results on appropriate bench sheets and appends those results to the Laboratory Information Management System with a high degree of accuracy.
- Prepares reagents, standardized solutions, and microbiological culture media.
- Cleans and maintains laboratory glassware, instruments, equipment, and laboratory area.
- Programs maintain and calibrate automated sampling devices, process instruments, chemical feed equipment, and flow measurement equipment.
- Assists in maintaining the laboratory quality assurance/control program.
- Practices standard laboratory safety and health procedures.
- Performs other duties as required.
ABOUT YOU
If you're passionate about environmental sustainability, innovative infrastructure, and making a real impact, we want you on our team! We understand your time is valuable, so we encourage you to apply only if you possess the following minimum requirements:
- Associate's degree from a two-year college or technical school in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or similar course of study required; one year of related experience desired.
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or a similar course of study preferred.
- Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation, laboratory practices, and QA/QC procedures sufficient to perform essential functions and familiarity with pertinent analytical methods, such as EPA-approved Methods and APHA Standard Methods is preferred.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days from the date of hire.
Salary : $23
