Eastern Municipal Water District is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill a vacancy in our Laboratory Department for the position of Laboratory Technician. If you meet the qualifications outlined below, and you are interested in joining a dynamic business environment working with a stellar team of professionals, we encourage you to apply for this excellent employment opportunity.
CLOSING DATE & TIME: November 22, 2024 after 4:00PM Pacific Time
*This position may require you to work weekends and occasional holidays.
**NOTE: If selected to move forward in the recruitment, in-person testing will be required.
Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of duties related to the collection and field analysis of water and wastewater samples; assists in the operation of the analytical testing laboratory; completes basic laboratory tests; and performs related duties, as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This fully qualified journey-level classification is responsible for performing the full range of technical laboratory program support duties, working independently, and exercising judgement and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.
BENEFITS: For an overview of EMWD's excellent benefits package please click on the following link: EMWD Benefits Summary
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EMWD’s mission is to deliver value to our diverse customers and the communities we serve by providing safe, reliable, economical and environmentally sustainable services.
EMWD is a leader in sustainability efforts that provide long-term benefits to the environment and establishes EMWD as an industry front-runner in adapting to climate change. We have invested in solar energy programs that provide significant environmental benefits, are modernizing our fleet vehicles to be further reliant on clean energy and have a long-term strategic priority to further reduce our carbon footprint while reducing financial impacts to customers.
Required Skills
Knowledge of:
- Basic principles of chemical, biological, and physical sciences.
- Basic principles, practices, equipment, and materials required for the chemical, biochemical, biological, bacteriological, and physical analysis of samples of potable water.
- Methods and techniques of aseptic sampling and analysis.
- Commonly used laboratory equipment and supplies.
- Standard laboratory glassware and its proper use.
- Methods and techniques of calibrating and maintaining field instruments.
- Laboratory safety procedures and equipment.
- Basic principles of water distribution.
- Applicable federal, state, and local laws, and codes in assigned areas of responsibility.
- Technical report-writing practices and procedures.
- Principles and procedures of record keeping.
- The District’s geographic area including various street locations.
- District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
- Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and District staff.
- The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.
Ability to:
- Perform routine analyses of water and wastewater and summarize results.
- Use and perform calibration and minor maintenance and repair on a variety of laboratory equipment.
- Accurately quantify known chemicals/reagents to amounts needed.
- Maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment required for the performance of necessary analyses.
- Aseptically collect samples.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve minor field and laboratory equipment problems.
- Record and maintain accurate data.
- Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
- Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
- Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
- Follow and apply written and oral instructions.
- Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
- Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Required Experience
Any combination of experience and education that provides the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying, along with the specific licenses/certifications as outlined below:
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Experience:
- One (1) year of experience providing technical support to a water utility laboratory testing program.
Education:
- Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, supplemented by college level coursework in biology, chemistry, and mathematics or a related field.
Licenses/Certifications:
- A valid California driver's license and ability to maintain insurability under the District's Vehicle Insurance Policy.