Water Quality Analyst: Protect Public Health

WICHITA COMPANY LIMITED; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 51,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Holidays

Sick leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

FSAs

Long-term care insurance

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Job summary

City of Wichita is seeking a Water Quality Specialist in the Production and Pumping Division to safeguard drinking water through laboratory analysis and field testing. The role supports regulatory compliance, identifies contaminants, and informs operational decisions to protect public health.

It offers a structured, growth‑oriented environment with several competency levels. Typical duties include performing chemical analyses, collecting samples, maintaining equipment, and preparing reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4+ years lab experience in water testing.
• Knowledge of chemistry, biology, and parasitology related to lab work.
• Ability to drive and work outdoors in varying conditions.

Responsibilities

• Performs chemical analysis of water and wastewater samples.
• Collects samples from sources and tests them in field and lab.
• Maintains lab equipment and prepares media, stains, and reagents.
• Composes oral and written reports and supports regulatory compliance.
• May respond to water quality inquiries and handle after-hours emergencies.

Skills

Laboratory analysis

Field sampling

Report writing

Public health data interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, microbiology or environmental science (with 20 chem credits)

4 years laboratory experience in water/environmental testing

Job description

City of Wichita is seeking a Water Quality Specialist in the Production and Pumping Division to safeguard drinking water through laboratory analysis and field testing. The role supports regulatory compliance, identifies contaminants, and informs operational decisions to protect public health.

It offers a structured, growth‑oriented environment with several competency levels. Typical duties include performing chemical analyses, collecting samples, maintaining equipment, and preparing reports.