Environmental Technician (Water Quality)

Environmental Technician (Water Quality)
Our Water Quality Assurance group is seeking an Environmental Technician to assist with collecting source water, wastewater, and potable water samples throughout our community! The work that you do will ensure compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA).
A day in the life of an Environmental Technician may include:

• Field sampling in support of Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act compliance
• Ensuring field instruments are calibrated and all quality control parameters are within acceptable limits
• Performing various administrative functions within the laboratory (input and maintenance of Water Quality data in GIS and LIMS databases, scheduling field responses, filing and maintaining data packets in adherence to regulatory and organizational records retention policies, etc.)
• Managing Laboratory Services Customer Response Program (e.g., responding to and following up on inquiries from the community regarding Water Quality and managing the customer service database)
• Managing the Laboratory Tour Program
• Leveraging tools and technologies, such as Power BI, PI, SCADA, and GIS to ensure the accessibility of internal and external customer data

Please note that possession of a valid, unrestricted driver's license is required for this position, as at times you will operate a Colorado Springs Utilities vehicle to travel to and from sites to assist with collecting samples.
Who You Are

• Relevant and progressively responsible experience in a laboratory environment, preferably focused on water and wastewater sampling with field analyses
• Associate's Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science) is valued
• Competencies and skills critical for success include organization, attention to detail, customer service, teamwork, and adaptability

Who We Are

• One of the largest four-service public utilities in the nation (over 500,000 customers)
• A national leader in reliability (power on an average of 99.991% of the time)
• Diamond Designation recipient from the American Public Power Association - a utility sector leader in reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvements
• Located at the base of the Rocky Mountains in one of the most desired cities to live in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023)

Our Commitment to Our Employees
Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We do not just say people are important - we prove it! That's why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

• Time Off - Because everybody needs time off to recharge
  • Vacation - New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while our more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year
  • Personal Leave -3 days per year of personal leave
  • Paid Holidays -12 paid holidays per year
  • Sick Leave - Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually for those days when you or a family member is feeling under the weather
  • Vacation Buy - Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time
• Pension Plan - Looking forward to a comfortable lifestyle once you're done working? The Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) provides you with retirement benefits and peace of mind when you retire
• Medical - Select from three comprehensive medical plans, starting at $0 per month. Employees also enjoy access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Wellness Program - Voluntary wellness program that allows you and your spouse to each earn up to $500 to use towards healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and up to $400 in gym membership reimbursements
• Dental - Select from two dental plans, with in-network PPO preventive care covered at 100% and access to orthodontia coverage
• Vision - Voluntary plan that covers full vision care services and discounts on LASIK eye surgery
• Retirement Saving Programs - Supplement your pension plan with voluntary retirement programs such as the PERAPlus 401(k) and MissionSquare's Roth IRA and 457 plans
• Disability Coverage - Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance available for purchase
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Makes the going a little easier by aiding with mental health, stress management, work-life balance, financial and legal matters, and much more
• Long-Term Care Insurance (LTC) - Whether it's due to an accident or a serious illness, LTC insurance is available for purchase to help you and your loved ones
• Life Insurance - Company-paid life insurance and supplemental coverage available
• Tuition Reimbursement - Employees are eligible to receive up to $5,250 annually for Tuition Reimbursement
• Qualifying Public Service Employer - Payments made towards student loans may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program