Wastewater Laboratory Technician I or II

The Town of Ocean City, MD is hiring for a Wastewater Laboratory Technician I or II. This position will assist laboratory supervisors in performance of chemical and bacteriological analysis. Salary range is as follows:

WASTEWATER LABORATORY TECHNICIAN I $52,998 - $67,579 Annually
WASTEWATER LABORATORY TECHNICIAN II $58,427 - $74,786 Annually ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

WASTEWATER LABORATORY TECHNICIAN I

• Performance of water and wastewater analysis by approved USEPA methods under the supervision of either the Laboratory Supervisor or the Laboratory Technician II.
• Work independently when necessary.
• Media preparation; glassware washing, operation of instrumentation and its calibration where required; preparation of standards; collection of water and wastewater samples; logging in and tracking of samples as they proceed through the analytical process; maintenance of instrumentation as required by quality assurance program; general laboratory support tasks.
• Participate in water/wastewater training events as available to advance laboratory skills and knowledge.
• This position is considered essential personnel and must report even during storm events and other town emergencies.

WASTEWATER LABORATORY TECHNICIAN II

• Performance of water and wastewater analysis by approved USEPA methods under the supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor.
• Work independently when necessary.
• Media preparation; glassware washing, operation of instrumentation and its calibration where required; preparation of standards; collection of water and wastewater samples; logging in and tracking of samples as they proceed through the analytical process; maintenance of instrumentation as required by quality assurance program; general laboratory support tasks.
• Participate in water/wastewater training events as available to advance laboratory skills and knowledge.
• Assist in training of the Laboratory Technician I.
• This position is considered essential personnel and must report even during storm events and other town emergencies.

QUALIFICATIONS
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.

WASTEWATER LABORATORY TECHNICIAN I
Education, Experience, Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

Required

• Bachelors degree from a four year college or university in Chemistry, Biology or related field
• Obtain laboratory certification status with the State of Maryland Laboratories Administration within one year of start of employment, and maintain that status once received
• Valid driver's license

Preferred

• Experience in a water or wastewater laboratory

WASTEWATER LABORATORY TECHNICIAN II Education, Experience, Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

Required

• Bachelors degree from a four year college or university in Chemistry, Biology or related field
• Minimum two (2) years experience as a Laboratory Technician I
• Maintain laboratory certification status with the State of Maryland Laboratories Administration
• Valid driver's license

Preferred

• Experience in a water or wastewater laboratory

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to perform water and wastewater analysis by approved USEPA methods. Work within the Maryland Laboratory Administration certification rules and regulations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.