Job Title: Chemist I/II

POSITION SUMMARY:  Under the supervision of the Laboratory

Manager, this position: performs water quality and other laboratory testing as

needed for regulatory permit compliance, industrial waste control, plant

process control, biosolids reuse/disposal, reclamation, and the Authority's

revenue sampling program. Performs certain quality assurance and quality

control (QA/QC) tasks. Performs other related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

·      

Collects

wastewater, wastewater solids, and related samples for laboratory analysis.

·       Performs various analyses of

wastewater, wastewater solids, industrial wastewater, and other related samples

in accordance with the appropriate edition of “Standard Methods”.

Analyses include but are not limited to (a) those required on a daily basis for

compliance with the Authority's NPDES permit, such as pH, turbidity,

biochemical oxygen demand, carbonaceous biochemical oxygen demand, total and

volatile suspended solids, grease and oil, settleable solids, conductivity,

temperature, and chlorine residual; and (b) wastewater solids analyses required

regularly for process control, such as pH, alkalinity, volatile acids, and

total and volatile solids.  Assigned

analyses may also involve more advanced chemical, microbiological, and

instrumental methods, such as, the analysis for chloride, ammonia, nitrate,

nitrite, total and ortho-phosphate.

·       Assists in the analysis of

potable water for total coliform, E. coli, color, odor, turbidity, and

heterotrophic plate count.

·      

Enters quality control and process control data into the

laboratory's LIMS system and validates other laboratory analyst’s data.

·      

Assists as

necessary in the collection of raw wastewater at various locations in the

Authority's service area for revenue sampling program analysis.

·      

Collects surf zone

samples as necessary due to vacations, sick leave, attrition, and emergencies.

·      

Assists with

microbiological analysis, prepares media and assists with EWA pellet Class A

microbiological analysis.

·      

Reports weekly shore

sampling microbiological results to various agencies.

·      

Communicates with Member

Agencies and outside laboratories about data and sampling schedules

·      

Performs administrative

tasks, e.g. supply inventory, for the organization as needed.

To

perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each

essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable

qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Specific Types of Knowledge, Skills and Physical Abilities Required For These Duties:

·      

Knowledge of

(a) chemical, physical, biological, and instrumental testing procedures and (b)

basic standard methods used in water and wastewater sampling and testing.  Ability to rapidly learn more advanced

standard methods and to work independently using standard methods.

·      

Knowledge of personal hygiene and safety practices

required when working with potentially contagious, corrosive and/or toxic

materials.

·      

Knowledge of sample receiving, chain-of-custody and

preservation procedures.

·      

Knowledge of the Authority’s Biosolids Environmental

Management System.

·      

Knowledge of

the principles of laboratory maintenance.

·       Knowledge of conventional QA/QC practices for the wastewater

laboratory, including the preparation of QA/QC charts.

·      

Skills in

operating a personal computer for data processing, spreadsheet preparation, and

word processing.

·       Ability

to rapidly learn and consistently perform sampling and analysis according to

regulatory protocol.

·      

Ability to lift and move heavy sampling equipment,

typically in the field and occasionally in inclement weather.

·      

Operate Authority vehicles in accordance with EWA Vehicle Use Policy.

·       Ability to withstand exposure to varying

weather conditions, work in wet and/or odorous areas to obtain samples. 

·      

Ability to safely collect surf zone samples.

·      

Ability to work varying hours, weekends and holidays.

·      

Ability to understand, follow directions, and complete

assignments with minimal supervision.

·       Ability

to work both independently and as a member of a team.

·      

Ability to

establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers.

 

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:  A

Bachelor’s Degree in natural or environmental science, engineering, or a

closely related field from an accredited college or university. 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:  Two (2) years of recent

laboratory experience, including one (1) year of experience in a wastewater

laboratory.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Carlsbad,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 18, 2025.

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