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Hiring Range: $71,304 - $98,820
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Devoted to providing sampling, testing, monitoring, analysis and reporting of water, wastewater and storm/surface water quality to ensure compliance with environmental permits, standards and regulations. Provide advanced technical support related to water quality, water quality staff, management, inspection and/or enforcement, serve as a designated subject matter expert, and, as assigned, supervise paraprofessional and support staff.
Responsible for analyzing data and making statistical calculations; providing quality control for data collection and analysis; preparing technical reports with statistical information; preparing memoranda and documents including City Council agenda items; serving as project manager; developing plans; coordinating with county and state partners and agencies; and, as assigned, supervising water quality programs and paraprofessional staff.
Candidates must be able and accessible to work during severe weather/emergency conditions.
• Conducting laboratory analyses in accordance with applicable federal, state, and other regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Supervising and training professional and paraprofessional lab staff performing analytical testing.
• Reviewing data, records, files, and other documentation for accuracy, completeness, and quality control.
• Managing the quality assurance program to ensure the laboratory maintains compliance with state certification programs.
• Overseeing and directing corrective actions, analytical troubleshooting, or any improvements to laboratory processes.
• As assigned, work may include: assisting with preparation and administering of budgets; managing special projects; developing, analyzing and producing reports and recommendations; communicating and presenting information to external customers and management.
• Performs complex data analyses and statistical calculations; develops complex, high-visibility plans; participates in the evaluation and development of ordinances and operational procedures; and ensures compliance with applicable codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Serves as a project manager or quality assurance officer to facilitate special study, project, and/or program operations; prepares and manages schedules and budgets; designs study concepts; and performs quality assurance activities.
• Coordinates the RFP and competitive bid process for related professional services; forecasts needs; develops contracts; coordinates formal bid processes including advertising and evaluating RFPs, awarding and approving bids, processing payments, and performing contract administration and closeout duties.
• Coordinates the preparation of, reviews, and/or prepares complex technical and general reports, plans, contracts, grants, proposals, memos, agendas, presentations, educational and promotional materials, and other documents; analyzes data using statistical tools; reports results; develops and makes recommendations; and reviews work and the work of others to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborates with regional, state, and federal partners and agencies and City departments; attends meetings and provides subject matter expertise; provides public education and outreach; and responds to and investigates complaints and concerns.
• As assigned, an incumbent may serve as a lead worker, assigning work and monitoring work completion, or supervise paraprofessional and support staff, to include conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, discipline, and termination procedures.
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, natural resources, hydrology, or a related field,
• Five years of broad professional or technical experience related laboratory/water resources.
• Proficiency in working with MS Office applications (such as Word, Excel, Outlook etc.)
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