Hybrid Laboratory Trainee bei City of Gainesville, GA

About the Department

Tests and records data on water and wastewater samples from WRF plants, industries, surface waters, and drinking waters assuring all water meets its designated criteria.
 

Position Duties

Performs laboratory analysis on routine and special samples of water and wastewater; tests include biochemical oxygen demand, total and volatile solids and suspended solids, phosphorus, ammonia, pH, chlorine residual, oil and grease, alkalinity, volatile acids, conductivity, total and fecal coliform, chemical oxygen demand, methylene blue active substances, and turbidity.

Reports results of influent and effluent samples of City Water Reclamation Facilities to the Chemistry and/or Microbiology Laboratory Leads; indicates compliance or non-compliance with permits.

Records and reports industrial sample test results to the Water Quality Laboratory Coordinator.

Records and reports stream, lake and other environmental sample test results to the Environmental Monitoring Coordinator.

Runs coliform test on well water samples or to inspect new water lines; preserves samples sent out for additional tests.

Maintains, calibrates, and adjusts laboratory equipment to appropriate settings. 

Cleans laboratory equipment and restocks laboratory materials as needed.

Requests and stores all laboratory supplies and reagents.

Assists with minor housekeeping duties as necessary.

Performs other related duties as required.

Employee subject to recall to duty in cases of emergency.
 

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science or a related field is preferred.

General Laboratory Experience.

Ability to utilize laboratory instruments.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the minimum level of qualifications stated above.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid Class C Driver's License and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Employee must attain the Water or Wastewater Lab Analyst certification within one year of employment or else the employee may be subject to termination.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of practices, procedures, and safety precautions involved in laboratory analysis.

Knowledge of basic chemistry, mathematics, and biology.

Knowledge of record keeping.

Ability to plot and interpret graphs.

Ability to read and interpret rules and regulations pertaining to water and wastewater sampling and testing.

Ability to distinguish colors.

Ability to use a pipet.

Ability to operate and calibrate standard and specialized laboratory equipment.

Other Qualifications

This position is classified as safety-sensitive.  Incumbent will be subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive.  It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job.  The incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification.