Water Quality Technician Iv

1 week ago


Frederick, United States City of Frederick Full time

**Job Summary**:

- At The City of Frederick, we value diversity and the respect, engagement, and productivity an inclusive environment produces. We seek to consistently improve internal and external customer satisfaction, innovate, and expand capability of services, and be a government that practices equality, equity, and fairness. We invite you to bring your skills, abilities, and knowledge to The City of Frederick and be a valued addition to a workforce that we know is our greatest asset.
- Frederick is a progressive, richly diverse, and authentically charming city. Recognized as one of the best places to live in Maryland, Frederick is surrounded by mountain views and centrally located about 45 miles north of Washington D.C. and 45 miles west of Baltimore, MD.

**JOB SUMMARY**:

- The Water Quality Technician IV position is required to perform repetitive technical work involving water and wastewater sample collections, analytical testing, data recording, data review, and standard report preparations. Testing includes routine chemical, bacterial, and instrumental analysis on wastewater liquids, wastewater solids, and drinking water samples. The work hours are dayshift on a two-week rotating schedule. _Example: Week 1 - Monday through Friday & Week 2 - Monday through Thursday and Saturday_. This job also requires working on alternating holidays with occasional overtime. The employee in this position is considered _essential_ and may be required to respond to emergency situations as directed by the Supervisor of Water Quality.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**:
- Collects wastewater samples from specified areas of wastewater treatment plant.-
- Collects drinking water samples at specified collection sites throughout The City of Frederick.-
- Collects irrigation water and ground water samples from designated locations of the City’s golf course.-
- Performs repetitive analytical testing which includes pH, B.O.D., Chlorine, Ammonia, TKN, Nitrate, Phosphorus, Suspended Solids, Volatile Solids, Total Solids, Moisture Analysis, Bacteria Testing and other testing as needed.-
- Prepares chemical test solutions including quality control standards, test reagents, bacterial growth mediums, and related solutions.-
- Prepares, reviews, and maintains daily, weekly, and monthly test records for process control, regulatory compliance, and quality control purposes.-
- Performs routine calibration and basic maintenance on lab equipment and accessories as required.-
- Performs various mathematical calculations on test data as required to complete testing reports.-
- Operates a vehicle on a regular basis, observing legal and defensive driving practices.-
- Assists the WQ Laboratory Coordinator with maintenance of updated lab testing methodologies, quality control protocols, as well as chemical hygiene and lab safety programs.-
- Assists the Water Quality Lab Coordinator with scheduling and reporting of drinking water complaints and other field sampling and testing projects as assigned.-
- Assists the Water Quality Lab Coordinator with inventory and maintenance of lab testing supplies, reagents, and other items needed for routine laboratory operations.-
- Assists the Water Quality Lab Coordinator with monthly Golf Couse Discharge Permit compliance reporting and record keeping as needed.-
- Performs other duties as assigned.**Required Qualifications**:

- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability _required_. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions_._

**REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE**:
- Associate degree in environmental science, Chemistry, Biology, or closely related field which included at least 16 credit hours in chemistry classes with labs.-
- One (1) year of on-the-job work experience in a lab setting which included at least six (6) months working in a lab performing water and wastewater testing.**REQUIRED CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES**:

- Vehicle Operator's license with satisfactory driving record that meets insurability standards of the City's insurance carrier is required. The employee must maintain the license for the duration of their employment.

**REQUIRED SKILLS (Communication/Language; Mathematical; Computer; etc.)**:
- Working knowledge of standard laboratory safety practices, especially those involving chemical and biological hazards.-
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, test procedures, reference manuals, and other technical information.-
- Ability to accurately record test data and other information onto written reports and other documents.-
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with supervisors, coworkers, and other contacts.-
- General knowledge and ability to use computers



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