Field Water Compliance & Analysis Technician

City-of-Ocala,-F; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Ocala is seeking a responsible, detail-oriented technician to collect water and industrial wastewater samples, perform chemical analyses, and maintain precise records. The role emphasizes public relations and compliance with city/state regulations, with on-site inspections and field reporting.

Travel to various sites is required; duties include data entry, sample preservation, and communicating with customers to promote regulatory compliance. A Florida driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with basic math and data entry skills.
• Ability to read policy manuals, safety rules and write routine reports.
• Experience with basic computer software and data recording.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections and compile reports for sampling and analysis.
• Perform chemical analysis on environmental samples and maintain logs.
• Collect water and wastewater samples and ensure proper preservation.
• Assist on-site testing, including flow rate calculations and auto-sampler programming.
• Educate business owners on reducing over-strength sewage flows and communicate with staff.

Skills

Public relations

Communication

Reading/comprehension

Data entry

Spreadsheet

Mathematical reasoning

Education

High school diploma or GED

Plus 6 months related experience or training

Equivalent education/experience considered

Tools

10-Key

Alphanumeric data entry

Database

Spreadsheet

Presentation/PowerPoint

Word processing

Job description

The City of Ocala is seeking a responsible, detail-oriented technician to collect water and industrial wastewater samples, perform chemical analyses, and maintain precise records. The role emphasizes public relations and compliance with city/state regulations, with on-site inspections and field reporting.

Travel to various sites is required; duties include data entry, sample preservation, and communicating with customers to promote regulatory compliance. A Florida driver’s license is required.