Wastewater Laboratory Technician

• Perform routine laboratory analysis, including detailed testing of wastewater to assure meeting discharge requirement for NPDES permit
• Conduct a variety of chemical and bacteriological tests to determine composition and disposition of wastewater components
• Prepare a variety of records and reports, including Quality Assurance/Quality Control records required for State Laboratory accreditation.
• Maintain test equipment and laboratory facilities
• Order supplies and minor testing equipment
• Operate a variety of equipment, such as atomic absorption spectrophotometer, dissolved oxygen meters, pH meters, and turbidimeters
• Assist other departments with testing when requested

• Physical plant characteristics, seasonal changes in treatment system operation and available options in process operations
• Steps to be taken to effectively communicate all requirements (and safety hazards) to operations staff
• the Clean Water Act (and amendments) and applicable EPA and State regulations 
• safety procedures surrounding the handling of reagents and chemicals and laboratory glassware
• Operating principles of analytical instrumentation spectrophotometers, pH meters, D.O. meters, etc.
• State Laboratory Accreditation (DHS ELAP) procedures and required records
• Capability of evaluating the analytical data from procedures using such instrumentation

• Interact effectively with the public and employees
• Execute calculations accurately
• Recognize treatment process efficiency, or problems by observation of physical properties and/or chemical examination
• Operate appropriate safety equipment; recognize health and safety hazard connected with plant operations and maintenance; 
• Set up and maintain California D.HS Laboratory Accreditation including an acceptable QA/QC program

• Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying
• Typical education would include an Associate of Arts degree in Biology or Physical Science
• Typical experience would include three years of progressive relevant experience in operation, maintenance, or testing of wastewater facilities
• Possess a CWEA Laboratory Certificate, Grade II, or possession of a Grade I and the ability to obtain a Grade II within six months or Bachelor's degree in science
• Two years full-time laboratory experience and ability to obtain Grade II certification within 18 months
• Possession of the appropriate California driver's license, or the ability to acquire one within ten days of appointment

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Examination Process: The exam process may involve an online written examination, oral board examination or combination thereof. This recruitment will establish an eligibility list that may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
 
Selection Process: Final appointment is contingent upon:

• Positive past employment references.
• Review of driver history record.
• Passing a city paid fingerprint criminal conviction check (applicants 18 and older).
• Passing of a pre-employment medical exam and drug and alcohol screening test. 

Salary : $60,588 - $77,340