Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Laboratory Technician - Laboratory Analyst

Salary : $48,401.00 - $88,248.00 Annually
Location : GAS and WATER 2215 Madison Street Clarksville
Job Type: Fulltime
Job Number: 10197G
Department: Gas & Water
Division: Water
Opening Date: 10/20/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
***PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION IS LOCATED AT THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT. TWO DESCRIPTIONS ARE DISPLAYED. THE INCUMBENT WILL BE HIRED AT THE HIGHEST SKILL LEVEL MET BASED ON EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSING.***
CLASS SUMMARY:
Incumbents perform and interpret lab results. Responsibilities may include maintaining a quality assurance plan; interpreting lab results; writing and updating lab procedures; maintaining lab records; calculating chemical dosages, chemical usage, flow rates, detention times, and other similar calculations; and performing the duties of the lower level. This is a technical and skilled position collecting and analyzing samples ensuring overall water quality in the Clarksville Water System or Clarksville Wastewater System meets or exceeds all relative water quality regulatory standards.
CLASS SUMMARY:
Incumbents perform and interpret lab results and provide direction to lower-level employees. Responsibilities may include maintaining a quality assurance plan; interpreting lab results; writing and updating lab procedures; maintaining lab records; calculating chemical dosages, chemical usage, flow rates, detention times, and other similar calculations; and performing the duties of the lower level. This is a technical and skilled position where incumbent collects and analyzes samples ensuring data entry is accurate; advises/mentors lower level and operations staff within laboratory/plant operations ensuring overall water quality in the Clarksville Water System or Clarksville Wastewater System meets or exceeds all relative water quality regulatory standards.
***THIS POSITION MAY REQUIRE AN INDIVIDUAL TO WORK IN CLIMATE WEATHER AND DIRTY/WET CONDITIONS, CONFINED SPACES, AND/OR ELEVATED HEIGHTS.***
Example of Duties
TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

1. Performs sample analyses utilizing highly technical laboratory equipment; interprets lab results which includes performing routine laboratory tests of applicable samples using standard laboratory methods; drawing conclusions; interpreting results; analyzing findings; calculating chemical dosages, chemical usage, flow rates, and detention times; writes and updates lab procedures as necessary; and performing related duties.
   
2. Collects, preserves, and disposes of lab samples following established guidelines, which may include collecting samples from applicable sites; handling preserved or hazardous samples; determining acceptable hold times; disposing of samples based on sample types and applicable preservatives; and/or, performing other related activities.
   
3. Cleans and organizes lab facilities and equipment; monitors and maintains applicable equipment, supplies, information technology items, and/or inventory; orders equipment and supplies; stocks materials, supplies, and products; and maintains lab cleanliness.
   
4. Prepares and maintains various records related to laboratory activities, ensuring data accuracy and integrity following all city, state and federal standards and regulations; notifies supervisor(s) of results indicative of potential impact to the water quality.
   
5. Assists in development and implementation of water quality monitoring plans, standard operating procedures, and other plans as required; maintains the standards for laboratory certification by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
   
6. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
   
7. Performs other related work as required.

TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

1. Performs and interprets lab results which includes performing routine laboratory tests of applicable samples using standard laboratory methods; drawing conclusions; interpreting results; analyzing findings; calculating chemical dosages, chemical usage, flow rates, and detention times; conducts and/or assigns calibrations of all laboratory and operational analytical equipment to ensure Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) program standards are met. writes and updates lab procedures as necessary; and performs related duties.
   
2. Reviews and analyzes compiled analyses data related to laboratory operation and maintenance; reviews and submits a variety of reports to operational staff on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis; reviews, prepares, and submits water quality reports required by state and federal regulations.
   
3. Cleans and organizes lab facilities and equipment; monitors and maintains applicable equipment, supplies, information technology items, and/or inventory; orders equipment and supplies; stocks materials, supplies, and products.
   
4. Assists in development and implementation of water quality monitoring plans, standard operating procedures, and other plans as required; maintains the standards for laboratory certification by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
   
5. Prepares and maintains various records related to laboratory activities, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
   
6. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
   
7. Performs other related work as required.

Typical Qualifications
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE(positions in this class typically require):

• High school graduate or equivalent
  
• Two (2) years of experience in a lab environment.
  
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the job's essential duties.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE(positions in this class typically require):

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, physical or environmental science or related degree.
  
• Three (3) years of experience in a lab environment.
  
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the job's essential duties.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (positions in this class typically require):
Licensing Requirements:

• Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the State of Tennessee.
  
• Must obtain Grade IV Water Treatment/Wastewater Plant Operator Certification (respective to plant assignment) within 24-30 months of assignment
  
• Must obtain Grade II Water Distribution Operator Certification (respective to plant assignment) within 12 months after obtaining Grade IV Certification

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (positions in this class typically require):Licensing Requirements:

• Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the State of Tennessee.
  
• Grade IV Wastewater/Water Treatment Plant Operator Certification(respective to assigned area)
  
• Grade II Distribution/Collections Systems Certification (respective to assigned area)

KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry):
Knowledge of:

• Chemical and biological testing principles.
  
• Basic analysis methods.
  
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) principles.
  
• Laboratory principles and practices in assigned area of responsibility.
  
• Safe work methods and procedures.
  
• Mathematical principles.
  
• Applicable laboratory equipment.
  
• Hazardous waste handling procedures.
  
• Recordkeeping principles.
  
• Basic inventory management principles.
  
• Computers and related software applications.

KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry):Knowledge of:

• Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) program
  
• Chemical and biological testing principles.
  
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) principles.
  
• Basic analysis methods
  
• Laboratory principles and practices in assigned area of responsibility.
  
• Safe work methods and procedures.
  
• Mathematical principles.
  
• Applicable laboratory equipment.
  
• Hazardous waste handling procedures.
  
• Recordkeeping principles.
  
• Basic inventory management principles.
  
• Computers and related software applications.

SKILLS (position requirements at entry):
Skill in:

• Performing basic laboratory tests and analyses.
  
• Collecting applicable samples.
  
• Handling hazardous waste and materials.
  
• Maintaining laboratory records.
  
• Performing mathematical calculations.
  
• Monitoring inventory and supply levels.
  
• Using a computer and related software applications.
  
• Maintaining operational records.
  
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

SKILLS (position requirements at entry):Skill in:

• Performing basic laboratory tests and analyses.
  
• Collecting applicable samples.
  
• Handling hazardous waste and materials.
  
• Maintaining laboratory records.
  
• Performing mathematical calculations.
  
• Monitoring inventory.
  
• Using a computer and related software applications.
  
• Maintaining operational records.
  
• Analytical skills.
  
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The work is medium work which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. The amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.
  
• Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.
  
• Crawling: Moving about on hands, knees, hands, and feet.
  
• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
  
• Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
  
• Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
  
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
  
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination sound.
  
• Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
  
• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. It occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.
  
• Mental Acuity: Making rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.
  
• Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
  
• Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something steady to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
  
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
  
• Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.
  
• Speaking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely.
  
• Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
  
• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. It occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.
  
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
  
• Visual ability 1: sufficient to perform an activity like preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and/or extensive reading.
  
• Visual ability 2: sufficient to include color, depth perception, and field vision.
  
• Visual ability 3: sufficient to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures.
  
• Visual ability 4: sufficient to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment, both day and night.
  
• Visual ability 5: sufficient to perform an activity such as: visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, operation of machines; using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.
  
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or move from one work site to another.

NOTE:
The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
Please see the City of Clarksville's for applicable benefits information.
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