What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Technician - Industrial & Domestic Water Plant position at City of Savannah?
This position performs laboratory analyses on wastewater and/or surface water samples, in accordance with state regulations and laboratory operating procedures.
- Maintains chain of custody documentation, ensuring the validity of samples.
- Performs wet chemical and biological laboratory tests, to determine treatment plant regulatory compliance, plant process control feedback, and pretreatment conditions of wastewater.
- Performs standardization of equipment and quality control testing, to assure that test results are both accurate and reliable.
- Analyzes and reports data generated through testing, in order to conform to regulations and to provide a better understanding of the test results.
- Reads and interprets technical material, such as operating procedures and instructions, regulatory policy documentation, and current research relevant to my position.
- Maintains equipment, reagents, and media stocks, to ensure the proper functioning of the laboratory.
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Requires Wastewater Laboratory Analyst Certification or must obtain certification within twelve (12) months of employment.
A valid driver's license is desired.
Additional Requirements
Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post-offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal safe drinking water regulations.
- Knowledge of water plant laboratory testing equipment.
- Knowledge of water sampling and laboratory testing techniques and protocols.
- Knowledge of emergency response plans and protocols.
- Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of computers and other modern office equipment.
- Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
- Skill in the operation of computers and other modern office equipment.
- Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
Salary : $40,821
