Water Quality Specialist

JOB POSTING FOR LEWIS AND CLARK COUNTY

Position Title: Water Quality Specialist

Organization: Lewis & Clark County, Public Health, Water Quality Protection District

Pay Rate: $27.84 per hour to $29.47 per hour

Position Type/Status: Regular, Full-time, Non-exempt, MFPE

Closing Date: Open till filled

Lewis & Clark County is hiring a Water Quality Specialist. Under direction of the Water Quality Protection District Program Supervisor, this position performs water quality and water supply sampling and community outreach.

Program Mission

Our mission is to preserve, protect, and improve water quality and quantity within the boundaries of the district. We collect and analyze stream and groundwater data by conducting investigations on local water issues to assist with making informed water decisions.

Benefits

Lewis and Clark County offers a competitive benefits package!

Includes:

• Health Coverage – 2 Types of Health Plans which includes medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage.
• Traditional Plan - cost for employee only is $50 per month and with the Wellness incentive, the cost may be reduced to $0 per month for full-time employees.
• High Deductible Health Plan – cost for employee is $0 per month and a additional $1200 per year to a Health Savings Account for full time employees.
• PureView Health Center – preferred clinic provider and no cost to the employee and his/her dependents
• Retirement plans
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays
• Employees are provided with $25,000.00 of Life Insurance and $25, 000.00 of AD&D insurance as a new employee.
• Wellness Screening Incentive
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Employment with the County may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify!
• https://fed-pro.org/public-service/

Other Benefits

Includes:

• Working in a fast-paced environment;
• Opportunity to serve on a variety of different committees;
• Professional development and training opportunities;
• Cost of living increases;
• Market adjustments;
• Step based wage increases;
• Paid parental leave.

Duties

• Conducts groundwater and surface water monitoring and sampling;
• Develops and performs outreach and education;
• Assists in presenting scientific information to technical and non-technical audiences;
• Assist in providing technical assistance for grant proposals;
• Provides technical assistance to county departments as requested;
• Maintains sampling and data collection equipment;
• References environmental regulations pertaining to water quality and water supply;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and tasks may change with or without notice.

Examples of Knowledge

• Knowledge of state and federal water quality and environmental statutes and county regulations;
• Water quality sampling techniques;
• Water quantity measurements, including groundwater levels and surface water discharge.

Examples of Skills & Abilities

• Ability to use common office machines;
• Operate computer systems and related software, including GIS and Esri web applications, word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation programs;
• Use desktop or electronic publishing software, scanners, and other electronic communications equipment;
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Follow verbal and written instructions;
• Organize resources and establish priorities;
• Produce information that complies with project requirements;
• Ability to analyze and interpret water data and information according to department policies and standards;
• Establish effective working relationships with fellow employees, supervisors, and citizens.

Qualifications

The knowledge, skills, and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a four (4) year degree in geology, hydrology, hydrogeology, or environmental sciences and one (1) year of experience in the field of hydrology, hydrogeology or environmental sciences preferred.

Physical Demands

Duties are generally performed in environments where hazards and discomforts are controlled and modifiable. This position requires the ability to stand, bend at the waist, kneel, reach over the head. Must be able to move or lift documents and materials weighing up to 30 pounds. Position requires knowledge and use of typical office equipment including telephone, copies, fax machines and personal computer. Position requires frequent contact with fellow employees and citizens and regularly travels to sites away from the health department offices. Seasonal events may require occasional evening or weekend duties.

Application Instructions

Applications for this position are accepted online only through our career portal. https://www.lccountymt.gov/hr/jobs.html

The following items are required along with the on-line application:

Resume - Attach resume to online application in designated section

Cover Letter - Attach cover letter to online application in resume upload section as well. More than one document can be uploaded.

For questions on this position or on the application process, please call (406) 447-8316 or e-mail kgrose@lccountymt.gov.

Lewis & Clark County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.84 - $29.47 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Helena, MT 59601 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Helena, MT 59601: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1,200