Bachelor's Degree in Natural Science or related
field, including twelve (12) hours of Chemistry, plus two (2) years of
related experience.
One (1) additional year of experience may substitute for one (1) year
of the required education with a maximum substitution of four (4)
years. Licenses or Certifications:
Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License
The work location is to be determined. Three sites:
14050 Summit Drive; 7113 E. MLK Blvd; or 911 Linger Lane
**If called for an interview, candidate must bring the following to
the interview: a 3 year driving record, an official transcript, and a
complete list of contact information for all previous employers.
$18.32 - $23.35 hrly.
Mon.-Fri. 7:30am to 4:00pm; plus mandatory overtime
and holiday work as needed. Position is considered Essential and may
be required to report to work during periods of bad weather.
11-30-2007
External
Austin Water Utility
Regular
Professional
To be determined.
This position requires working in environments which
may have hazardous atmospheres.
Will be required to meet the Utility's Respiratory Protection Program.
Licenses or Certifications:
Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the
Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other
related duties may be assigned.
1.Develop or assist in developing, evaluating, maintaining, and
executing new and established QA/QC procedures/requirements and
standard operating procedures
2.Research, develop, and implement testing methods/procedures
3.Evaluate samples to determine appropriate analysis and/or
methodology
Must possess required knowledge, skills,
abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with
or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of
the job can be performed.
This position does not require a criminal background
investigation
To aid laboratory operations in the
biological, physical and chemical analyses of drinking water, waste
water and stream samples submitted to the San Antonio River Authority
Regional Water Quality Laboratory.
ORGANIZATIONAL REPORTING:
Performs analytical and technical analyses as instructed and assigned,
and works directly under the supervision of a Water Quality Analyst.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Conducts all assigned analyses and
examinations in accordance with the methodology described in
Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, 18th
edition, or most recently approved edition, or as specified by the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Texas Department of Health (TDH),
or Texas Natural Resources Conservation Commission (TNRCC).
Maintains documents and participates
in Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) programs, both
external and internal to the laboratory.
Maintains an accurate, legible diary
of assigned daily activities and, if required, submits a weekly report
of these activities to the Supervising Analyst.
Assists the other Environmental
Services personnel, when assigned, and
directed to do so by the supervising analyst or the Laboratory
Operation Supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
Licenses or Certifications:
Valid Texas Class C Driver's License or the ability to obtain one by
the date of hire.
Notes to Applicants
Laboratory Assistants are utilitzed to relieve and assist the
chemists.
Their main duties are to support the chemists. Assisting the chemists
in performing their analyticial duties. Their support tasks are:
Sample log-in (receiving samples from customers and recording
condition of samples)
Sample preparation
Data entry & report generation
Waste management disposal
Inventory control
Documentation of equipment status
Tracking samples from log-in to disposal
Sample collection
Pay Range Commensurate
Hours Monday - Friday, 20 hours per - flexible
Job Close Date Departments may close a posting at their
discretion 09-30-2007
Type of Posting External
Department Austin Energy
Regular/Temporary Regular
Category Technical
Location 2401 Holly Street Austin , TX 78702
Preferred Qualifications
Laboratory Assistant are utilized to relieve and assist the chemists.
Their main duties are to support the chemists. Assisting the
performing their analytical duties. Their support tasks are:
Sample log-in (receiving samples from customers and recording
condition of samples).
Sample preparation.
Data entry & report generation.
Waste management disposal.
Inventory control.
Documentation of equipment status.
Tracking samples from log-in to disposal.
Sample collection.
Additional duties as assigned.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with
Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may
be assigned.
1. Assist others in performing technical activities to comply with all
environmental regulations.
2. Maintain records and documentation for analytical projects and
purposes.
3. May test and analyze processes and samples to ensure State and
Federal compliance.
4. Perform analysis of samples
5. Perform basic laboratory analysis
6. erform regulatory testing of discharge samples
7. Maintain and execute established QA/QC procedures
8. Report excursion of regulatory testing to appropriate
personnel/agencies
9. Maintain documentation/databases
10. Operate, calibrate, sterilize, and maintain equipment
11. Collect samples
12. Prepare reagents
13. Clean and acid wash glassware
Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
None.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and
be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable
accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be
performed.
Does this job require a criminal background investigation?
This position does not require a criminal background investigation
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
Licenses or Certifications:
Valid Texas Class C Driver's License
Notes to Applicants
Class C Drivers License required
Pay Range Commensurate
Hours Monday - Friday, 20 hours per - flexible
Job Close Date Departments may close a posting at their
discretion 08-20-2007
Type of Posting External
Department Austin Energy
Regular/Temporary Regular
Category Technical
Location 2401 Holly Street Austin , TX 78702
Preferred Qualifications
Laboratory Assistant are utilitzed to relieve and assist the chemists.
Their main duties are to support the chemists. Assisting the
performing their analytical duties. Their support tasks are:
Sample log-in (receiving samples from customers and recording
condition of samples).
Sample preparation.
Data entry & report generation.
Waste management disposal.
Inventory control.
Documentation of equipment status.
Tracking samples from log-in to disposal.
Sample collection.
Additional duties as assigned.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with
Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may
be assigned.
1. Assist others in performing technical activities to comply with all
environmental regulations.
2. Maintain records and documentation for analytical projects and
purposes.
3. May test and analyze processes and samples to ensure State and
Federal compliance.
4. Perform analysis of samples
5. Perform basic laboratory analysis
6. erform regulatory testing of discharge samples
7. Maintain and execute established QA/QC procedures
8. Report excursion of regulatory testing to appropriate
personnel/agencies
9. Maintain documentation/databases
10. Operate, calibrate, sterilize, and maintain equipment
11. Collect samples
12. Prepare reagents
13. Clean and acid wash glassware
Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
None.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and
be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable
accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be
performed.
Does this job require a criminal background investigation?
This position does not require a criminal background investigation