NEOGOV · 18 hours ago
Water Quality Technician, Senior
19715 S. 220th St. Queen Creek AZ 85142, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$62K/yr - $88K/yr
3+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Senior Water Quality Technician to support the Town's water and wastewater quality compliance programs. The role involves performing advanced technical duties, including field inspections, sampling, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
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Responsibilities
Assist with administering and monitoring the compliance of the Town’s backflow and cross connection control program in accordance with applicable codes and regulations
Explains, interprets, and enforces the Town Cross Connection Code and related ordinances, regulations and guidelines
Coordinates and conducts water and wastewater sampling and testing in accordance with Federal, State, and local requirements; ensures quality assurance and documentation of results
Monitors and keeps abreast of applicable Federal, State and local laws, codes, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures related to water and wastewater quality; communicates regulatory changes and assists in implementing procedural updates
Analyzes samples for various water quality tests in the field and lab
Operates, calibrates, and maintains sampling and analytical equipment used for water and wastewater quality testing
Conducts field inspections of water, wastewater, and backflow sites
Updates and maintains backflow and related water quality databases researches discrepancies, and ensures the accuracy and integrity of records
Researches and responds to inquiries and concerns; serves as liaison between residents and Utility department
Assists in preparation of technical and regulatory reports for submittal to oversight agencies
Manages compliance software in associated fields
Attends various meetings to function as a representative liaison for a division/department/Town; facilitates and speaks at conferences and workshops; prepares and gives presentations to a variety of internal and external stakeholders
Maintains files and documents, including regulatory compliance information
Performs related work as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associates degree from an accredited college with coursework in Chemistry, Microbiology, Environmental Sciences, or a related field and three (3) years of experience in the environmental field that includes water or wastewater quality and compliance programs, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of directly related education and experience
Valid Class D Arizona Driver's License
Backflow Tester or Cross-Connection Control Specialist certification, or ability to obtain within six months from hire or promotion date
ADEQ Grade 2 certificate in water distribution, water treatment, wastewater collection, or wastewater treatment, or ability to obtain within six months from hire date
Municipal administration principles, practices, and procedures
Principles, practices and techniques related to professional level oral and written communications
Regulations in assigned areas of responsibility
Operational processes and procedures in water or wastewater quality compliance
Reading, comprehending and applying complex technical, legal and other related documents
Project administration
Customer service principles
Water or wastewater quality and compliance sampling, testing, and inspection procedures
Cross Connection control and backflow prevention principles
Standard office equipment including the computer and programs relevant to the performance of applicable duties and responsibilities
Principles and practices in assigned areas of responsibility
Applicable Federal, state and local laws, codes, ordinances, rules and regulations governing water and wastewater quality compliance
Planning and conducting sampling and testing activities following established procedures
Administering contracts
Preparing clear and concise technical reports and correspondence
Operating and maintaining water or wastewater sampling and analytical equipment
Collecting, recording and analyzing technical and compliance data
Performing water or wastewater quality compliance inspections
Listening and communicating effectively and tactfully with various audiences
Exercising resourcefulness when addressing and resolving problems
Making complex decisions in accordance with established rules, policies and procedures
Researching and interpreting complex regulations, permits, and compliance requirements
Explaining technical and regulatory information clearly to a variety of audiences
Maintaining confidentiality and exercising good judgment in handling sensitive information
Interpreting, applying and explaining applicable Federal, state and local laws, codes, ordinances, rules and regulations
Using computers and related software applications
Communicating and working effectively with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and other interested parties sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Pre-tax unreimbursed medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Arizona State Retirement System membership
Short-term and Long-term disability insurance for the employee
Town-paid basic life insurance
Optional employee-paid employee and dependent supplemental life insurance
Commuter life insurance for business travel and travel to and from work
Deferred compensation plan (457) with employer match
Retirement Health Savings Account
Optional enrollment in Identity Protection Program
Paid holidays, plus one floating holiday annually
Vacation leave hours annually
Four weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Optional income replacement insurance
Worker's compensation insurance
Employee assistance program; offers confidential individual/family, marriage, legal and financial counseling
Training opportunities and continuing education opportunities, including tuition reimbursement for pre-approved programs
Direct deposit of paychecks
Wellness Programs with incentives
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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