Description
This position will be filled at one of the following levels depending upon the candidate's qualifications:
Environmental Sampling Field Technician ($57,532.80 - $80,246.40 Annually)
Performs technical in-office and fieldwork in support of Metro’s regulatory, annual charge, special project sampling programs and Industrial Pretreatment Program (IPP) implementation. Works under the direction of the Environmental Sampling Supervisor.
Environmental Sampling Field Specialist ($67,100.80 - $93,600.00 Annually)
Performs technical in-office and fieldwork in support of Metro’s regulatory, annual charge, special project sampling programs, and Industrial Pretreatment Program (IPP) implementation. This position reports to the Environmental Sampling Supervisor.
Requirements
Environmental Sampling Field Technician:
Minimum Qualifications:
-Graduation from High School and either one year of college-level water quality or science-related coursework.
-Six months experience with industrial pretreatment sampling, wastewater sampling, water sampling, experience as a collection systems technician operator, or experience working in a laboratory environment.
-Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain good working relationships.
-Valid Driver’s License.
Desired Qualifications:
-Associate degree with major coursework in chemistry, biology, environmental science, water quality management, or a related field.
-Demonstrated interpersonal and communications skills sufficient to interact effectively in a team-based environment.
-Strong work ethic with proven success operating autonomously supporting high safety standards/practices.
Equivalency
Equivalency equals one year of directly related professional experience for every year of education not completed. The stated experience requirement is in addition to any experience used to meet the education equivalency.
Environmental Sampling Field Specialist
Minimum Qualifications
-Graduation from High School and one (1) year of college-level water quality or science-related coursework.
-Two (2) years of direct knowledge and experience collecting wastewater samples per 40 CFR part 136.
-Must have completed or be able to complete the TPC Training Flow Measurement course within 60 days of hire.
-Must have a valid Collection System Operator Certification Class II from the State of Colorado.
-Proven ability to prioritize and multi-task in a high-activity work environment.
-Must have a working knowledge and understanding of all different types of flumes.
-Must correctly identify, measure, and read all types of flumes.
-Good written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work in a team environment, and the ability to establish and maintain good working relationships.
-Must be willing to mentor technician-level employees.
-Valid Colorado Driver’s License.
Desired Qualifications
-Associate degree with major coursework in chemistry, biology, environmental science, water quality management, or a related field.
-Demonstrated interpersonal and communications skills sufficient to interact effectively in a team-based environment.
-Strong work ethic with proven success operating autonomously supporting high safety standards/practices.
Equivalency
Equivalency equals one years of directly related professional experience for every year of education not completed. The stated experience requirement is in addition to any experience used to meet the education equivalency.
Working Conditions:
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of the job, the employee may be exposed to the following:
Moving mechanical parts
High, hazardous areas
Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)
Fumes or airborne particles
Toxic or caustic chemicals
Outdoor weather conditions
Risk of radiation
Moderate noise level
Physical Demands:
While performing the job duties, the employee may be required to:
Sit
Ability to use hands
Communicate with speech and ability to hear
Stand
Walk
Reach with hands and arms
Lift/ move up to 50 pounds more
Specific vision abilities required by this job include:
Close vision
Distance vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
