Environmental Technician

City of Lynchburg; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lynchburg is seeking a technician for the Water Resources Team to perform chemical and bacteriological testing of water and wastewater. The role includes sample collection, data recording, and equipment maintenance to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, environmental or related science and relevant lab testing experience; some positions require IS-100/IS-700 training within 90 days of employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, environmental or related science and some experience in performing laboratory tests; or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Performs standard physical, chemical and bacteriological tests of water and wastewater samples, before, during and after treatment.
• Assists in collection of samples such as septic waste and industrial discharges.
• Records test results on prepared forms and maintains records.
• Cleans and sterilizes glassware and equipment.
• Responds to emergency calls and may work weekends or holidays.

Skills

Chemical testing

Bacteriological testing

Data recording

Laboratory safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, environmental or related science

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

The City of Lynchburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Are you interested in joining the Water Resources Team? Our mission is to promote the life, health, and prosperity of our community and we are committed to providing quality water, wastewater, and stormwater services to our citizens. We are currently seeking someone who will perform responsible technical work conducting chemical and bacteriological tests in municipal Water and Wastewater Treatment systems, by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs standard physical, chemical and bacteriological tests of water and wastewater samples taken before, during and after treatment, such as Biological Oxygen Demand, Chemical Oxygen Demand, Total Suspended Solids,phosphates,fecal coliform, etc.;
• Assists in the collection of samples, such as septic waste, truck-hauled waste, industrial discharges, etc.;
• Applies proper procedures for performance of all tests and sample collections;
• Records test results on prepared forms and maintains records;
• Cleans and sterilizes glassware and other laboratory equipment;
• Tests industrial discharges and maintains records;
• Schedules and conducts sampling, testing, of various facilities, including truck-hauled waste, to ensure compliance with regulations and prevent water, sewer and stormwater contamination or pollution;
• Uses and helpsmaintainmachines, tools or equipment that require moderate instruction and experience such as protective equipment, field testing equipment, vehicles,computersand software programs;
• Responds to emergency calls;
• Requiredto work weekends or holidays as needed.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBIILTIES

• Other duties provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.
• When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all employees maybe requiredto accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensureappropriate servicedelivery

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, environmental or related science and some experience in performing laboratory tests; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Possession of valid driver's license issued by Commonwealth of Virginia with an acceptable driving record that meets the criteria of the City.
• Relevant background checks must be completed and approved.
• Must successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment.? May also be required to complete higher levels of NIMS training as determined appropriate for the position.