Environmental Quality Technician (Part-Time)

Position Summary

To assist the Environmental Quality Division by performing a variety of technical duties including field sampling for water and wastewater quality, pollution prevention, stormwater protection, solid waste and recycling, and responding to citizen complaints when necessary.

Essential Functions

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodation so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Collects water samples for bacteriological and chemical analysis from designated water storage, production, or collection sites. Performs a variety of standard field tests for chlorine residual and other water quality factors.
• Assists the Materials Management Specialist in the operation and maintenance of the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program. Reviews laboratory results, identifies water quality problems and notifies proper personnel.
• Maintains, cleans and cares for various pieces of equipment and materials.
• Compiles and prepares accurate records for compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Maintains log records of all equipment including motor vehicles.
• Calibrates analytical equipment including pH meters, and other field sampling equipment.
• Assists the Environmental Quality Division as necessary. Supporting Environmental Compliance, Environmental Services Specialist, Meters and Stormwater.
• Responds to citizens’ complaints related to water quality, pollution prevention, stormwater and solid waste/recycling.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

Education: High School diploma required. Associate’s degree in related field or a combination of formal training and experience equivalent to two years of college preferred. 

Experience: One (1) year of field collection, laboratory, or pollution control (including but not limited to compliance, sampling, field investigation, inspections and consultation) preferred.

Licenses and Certifications: Possession of a Class D Water Operator License or ability to obtain within three (3) months of employment. Preference will be given to those who have already obtained the certification.

Conditions of Employment: Must submit to and pass a criminal background, pre-employment drug test, pre-placement medical examination, and job placement assessment (JPA). Must possess a valid State of Texas Driver’s License Class “C” and good driving record as defined by City policy. An applicant who does not possess a Texas Driver's License or proper class, will be allowed ten (10) days after a job offer is made to obtain proper licensing.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Knowledge of: Basic water and wastewater treatment processes; Principles of routine chemistry, biology, and bacteriology; Procedures, materials and equipment used in chemical and bacteriology testing and analyses; Use, care and maintenance of laboratory equipment; Basic principles of record keeping and reporting.

Skilled in: Learning, understanding, applying, and explaining technical information and regulations to business and industries; troubleshooting and conducting root cause analyses; collecting samples; working efficiently with minimum supervision; determine priorities and schedule routine activities with established guidelines; using a personal computer including Microsoft Office, Open Office, or similar word processing programs, e-mail, and the internet; basic mathematics; accepting responsibility for his/her actions; performing work accurately and thoroughly; following instructions, safety practices, and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks; communicating effectively, clearly, and concisely both orally and in writing; being punctual and attending work regularly; and working effectively with people regardless of their race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran' s status, genetics, or job type.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Must possess mobility to work in the field; strength, stamina, and mobility to climb and descend stairs, and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various City sites. Safety operate and/or maintain assigned equipment including City vehicles, samplers and sample bottles. Ability to work in unpleasant conditions – including exposure to various chemicals/gases and inclement weather-and in the presence of snakes, mice and insects. Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio.  The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking, hiking, and/or climbing in and through operational areas to identify situations, problems, or hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate the above-mentioned tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, climb to perform work and inspect work sites, and push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Remove and replace manhole covers weighing up to 100 lbs. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 100 pounds.

Employees work primarily in the field and may be exposed to loud noise levels, cold and/or hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road and/or land hazards, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees work partially in an office environment with moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

The City of Lewisville has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities, which may be required. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. The position also requires meeting the essential requirements of the Physical Demands and Working Conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Levels of positions within a class series are distinguished by the level of responsibility assumed, the complexity of duties assigned, the independence of action taken, the nature of the public contact made, and the impact and span of tasks performed.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.  The City of Lewisville has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Work Hours

Part Time, Monday-Friday 8am-Noon.