STATUS:
DEPARTMENT:
Wastewater
BASIC FUNCTION
Under general direction of the Lab Supervisor/Pretreatment Coordinator, this position is involved with all facets of the treatment laboratory procedures. Duties include sampling, standard method testing, computer data entry, QA/QC reporting and maintaining laboratory inventory at appropriate levels.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Lab Manager/Pretreatment Coordinator
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SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
"*" denotes an essential function of the job
- Collect and inspect samples utilizing testing procedures.
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Ensure EPA Standard Methods testing and procedures are be followed within the treatment plan lab operations and pretreatment program.
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Monitor and maintain inventory within the department to ensure sufficiency of stock necessary to complete daily tasks.
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Perform computer data entry.
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Ensure quality of work meets standards within the treatment plan lab operations and pretreatment program.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE
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Demonstrate informative and professional assistance when working with vendors, co-workers, and the public.
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Act independently and originate new procedures and new approaches to problems.
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Display excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Maintain initiative to preserve the flow of work.
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Work under stress and with commitment to deadlines.
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Sustain interpersonal relationships which encourage openness, candor and trust, both internally and with the general public.
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Complete projects and/or reports in accurate and timely manner
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Maintain City information in a confidential manner.
MENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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Ability to work as a team member.
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Display professional appearance, warm demeanor and positive attitude.
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Be a motivated self-starter.
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Work independently and to be accurate, efficient and organized.
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Manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
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Frequent lifting or carrying of 20 pounds and on occasion may be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
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May stand or walk 6-8 hours per day.
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May sit more than 1-3 hours per day.
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May drive for 1-3 hours per day.
- Employee must use hands for repetitive fine manipulation.
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Occasional bending, kneeling, climbing, twisting, reaching and lift approved weight above shoulder level.
- May require work around machinery.
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Position will occasionally require hearing protection.
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Vision must be correctable to 20/20.
working environment and conditions
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The essential functions of this position will be performed in an indoor environment.
- Certain required sampling will be outdoors in all types of weather elements. Proper confined space training will be required for compliance.
EDUCATION, Experience and TRAINING
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Graduation from high school or demonstrate the ability to work at this level based on past work experience.
- Obtain an Indiana Department of Environmental Management valid Operator's License or a California State University Volume I and II certificate within 12 months.
- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in written form.
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A pleasant and friendly demeanor.
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Willingness to take on additional tasks as assigned.
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Must have a valid driver's license and good driving record.
- Familiar with basic OSHA standards and safety practices.
equipment and Tools
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Computer and peripherals.
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- Pencil and paper.
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- Flow Monitor.
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Safety Equipment.
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Sampling Equipment.
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Analytical laboratory equipment.
