Senior Lab Technician

BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this position is to oversee the collection and testing of the characteristics of water and/or wastewater samples. This is accomplished by monitoring the collection and set up of all testing, reviewing policies, procedures and regulations, running regularly scheduled test on samples, recording test data and results, reporting inconsistencies and abnormalities, ensuring all lab equipment, supplies and materials are sufficient and tested. Other duties include maintaining inventories, ordering and receiving materials and supplies, and ensuring safety. This position is expected to regularly work in or around bodies of water greater in depth than 4 feet, which may pose hazard, especially in the absence of swimming ability. LICENSING REQUIREMENTS: Driver's License Required - Y Type - C OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid Class C Surface Water Certification from TCEQ and be able to obtain a Class B Surface Water Certification within three years of hire date. Must be able to work different shifts and must be able to share calls on the weekends. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Note: This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Additionally, please be aware of the legend below when referring to the physical demands of each essential function. (S) Sedentary (L) Light (M) Medium (H) Heavy (V) Very Heavy Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time. Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally; 10 lbs. frequently; or negligible amounts constantly; OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree. Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs. constantly. Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly. Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally; 50-100 lbs. frequently; or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly. Code Essential Functions 1 L Regular and reliable attendance in compliance with given schedules is a mandatory requirement of this position. Schedules may be subject to change with or without advance notice 2 S Manages lab activities by scheduling and assigning tasks, monitoring activities, developing and administering lab policies and procedures, establishing quality assurance procedures, documenting training programs for technicians, training operators on laboratory techniques and equipment, and ensuring safety procedures are followed. 3 L Prepares and analyzes samples by completing all established procedures, running analysis on a regular or pre-established basis, saving samples, and recording results. 4 L Records and reports results by approving submitted data, entering information into logs, reports and databases, submitting regular reports to regulatory authorities and supervision, reviewing backup data for trends or abnormalities, and ensuring lab maintains certifications. 5 L Completes administrative tasks by monitoring time and attendance, interacting with the public, departments and management, answering questions and inquiries on water and/or wastewater quality issues, ordering supplies, equipment and materials, calibrating equipment, monitoring safety procedures and taking safety precautions, representing the lab in meetings and discussions, and interacting with vendors. 6 S Prepares and submits recommendations for the annual budget by researching information, recommending purchases, expenditures, capital equipment and staffing levels, presenting budget or recommendations, monitoring ongoing expenditures, and recommending budget adjustments. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Description of Minimum Job Requirements- Formal Education Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature that may be obtained with a two year associate's degree, diploma or equivalent from a college, technical, business, vocational, or correspondence school. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training. Experience Over one year up to and including two years. Position : Code : 4773-1 Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL Location : WATER PURIFICATION Grade : NE 112 Job Family : 51-8031.00 WATER AND WASTEWATE Job Class : SENIOR LAB TECHNICIAN Posting Start : 04/16/2024 Posting End : 12/31/9999 HOURLY RATE RANGE: $21.80-$27.26