Water Quality Compliance Analyst I chez Town of Castle Rock

This posting will remain open continuously until filled.

The Town of Castle Rock’s future and the quality of that depend on the choices we make today. Do you want to be part of a team that make decisions that work now while preserving and protecting Castle Rock’s identity and quality of life for the future? We value teamwork, cooperation, and quality communication.  We strive to provide exceptional public service to our customers and encourage creativity and innovation. We welcome all that share those values to apply.

Working for the Town of Castle Rock includes:

• The opportunity to make a difference in our community 
• Career Advancement Programs
• Employee well-being program
• Competitive total compensation with an excellent benefits package
• Free membership to the MAC or Recreation Center
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer

About Castle Rock Water:
You can’t live without water, and Castle Rock Water can’t function without great employees. We’re on the lookout for talented individuals who are seeking a place to be valued and make a difference.
 
Castle Rock Water provides drinking water, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage systems for the Town of Castle Rock’s more than 80,000 residents and businesses. The Town is one of the fastest-growing and most sought-after communities in Colorado and it’s consistently ranked among the best and safest places to live in the State.
 
Castle Rock Water is a national leader in the water industry, recently expanding its infrastructure to accommodate reuse water, implementing progressive conservation measures and implementing legacy stormwater projects. Whether managing water treatment at the award-winning plant, maintaining the $730 million in infrastructure, or ensuring and protecting long-term water, Castle Rock Water has many opportunities available to learn and grow with the organization.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conducts microbiological and chemical analyses of raw and treated water. Provides technical services and assistance for water treatment plant optimization; samples raw and treated water for testing purposes. Follows all established safety protocols and works to promote a culture of safety. 
• Maintains water quality monitoring schedules and tracks samples. Coordinates with outside laboratory staff to obtain sampling results. Maintains chain of custody record-keeping system to track samples from initial collection to final analysis. Reviews and enters sampling and analysis data into the Town’s data management system. Utilizes the data management system to generate routine and non-routine water quality reports.
• Assists with developing and revising water quality analytical and testing methods. Assists with conducting quality assurance and quality control procedures to ensure that in-house sampling and analysis procedures are executed appropriately and consistently among staff members.
• Assists with troubleshooting, maintaining inventory and equipment for the water quality laboratory. Researches the specifications and cost for new equipment as needed.
• Responds to questions and concerns from the general public; provides information and resolves water quality complaints as necessary. Delivers and promotes a culture of excellent customer service, both internally and externally.
• Assists with regular and comprehensive water storage tank inspections, in accordance with Water Quality Control Division regulations.
• Monitors water quality issues and works with appropriate staff to assist with identifying problems, developing solutions, and recommending preventative measures.
• Attends meetings, conferences and training sessions to keep current with changes in regulatory and industry protocols as assigned.
• Provides support to the Water Quality Compliance Analyst II, Cross Connection Control Program Administrator, and the Regulatory and Water Quality Coordinator as assigned. 
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Qualifications:

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or a closely related field

Experience: At least two (2) years of experience in water analysis, water sampling, and/or analytical laboratory; or an equivalent combination of education training, and experience.

Licenses and/or Certifications Required:

• Valid Colorado driver's license required
• Valid Colorado Class D Water Operator Certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire
• Valid Colorado Class I Water Distribution System Operator Certification or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Practical understanding of the Safe Drinking Water Act and Water Quality Control Division regulations.
• Working knowledge of chemistry and environmental science.
• Ability to understand laboratory procedures and field monitoring equipment used for water sampling and testing.
• Ability to perform water analysis utilizing laboratory and field monitoring equipment.
• Ability to accurately record and interpret test results, maintain detailed documentation and prepare reports for internal and regulatory use.
• Ability to maintain organized compliance records including chain-of-custody recordkeeping practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software and data management systems.
• Ability to follow through on tasks and adapt to changing priorities, process conditions, and circumstances.
• Ability to physically access all sites to perform all duties, even in adverse weather and environmental conditions, including noisy areas. 
• Ability to effectively communicate in both written and oral forms.

Physical Demands:

• Moderate to heavy physical work to include lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials up to 50 pounds. 
• Frequent performance of activities requiring a full range of body movement including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling/bending, crouching, crawling, and/or twisting  
• Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate tools and electrical equipment as well as for driving equipment and vehicles
• Vision for reading, recording and interpreting information
• Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens

Work Environment:

• Works outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions
• Regular exposure to dust, noise, and chemicals

Equipment Used:

• This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment

Candidate must satisfactorily complete a driving record check and criminal background check prior to commencing employment.

The Town of Castle Rock is an Equal Opportunity Employer.