What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Analyst I/II position at City of Vacaville?
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The City of Vacaville invites applications for the position of Laboratory Analyst I/II in the Utilities Department. Currently, one (1) vacancy exists. This recruitment will serve to establish an eligibility list for possible future use over the next 12-month period.
The Laboratory Analyst I/II classification is flexibly staffed and may be filled either at the I (entry level) or II (journey level), depending on the qualifications of the candidates.Salary Ranges
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The Laboratory Analyst I is the entry level class that receives training and performs routine laboratory work under the supervision of senior laboratory staff.
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
- Calculate and record laboratory test results
- Perform inspections
- Operate and maintain a variety of laboratory and operations equipment
- Interpret test results and report them to operations personnel
The Laboratory Analyst II is the full journey level class that requires a significant level of analytical skills and functional expertise beyond that expected at the entry level.
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
- Develop and revise SOP, policies and forms
- Train new analysts and college interns
- Provide advanced reports
- Run advanced analytical methods and instrumentation
Applicants working in the Utilities Laboratory must be willing to potentially work any shift between the hours of 6:30am and 5:00pm, 365 days/year. Currently the department assigns a weekend rotation shift every 4-5 weeks.
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Laboratory Analyst I
Laboratory Analyst II
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Practical experience in a wide range of water and wastewater analysis
- Microbiology knowledge, such as
- MTF, HPC, substrate methodology, media preparation, autoclave use
- Wet Chemistry analysis, such as:
- TSS, TDS, BOD, pH, EC, Ammonia
- Any experience analyzing samples and interpreting data with complex instruments such as:
- Gas Chromatography (GC), Ion Chromatography (IC), High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Mass Spectroscopy (MS) with any instrument
- An understanding of the difference between quality assurance and quality control
- Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word
- Familiarity with EPA Water, Wastewater, and Environmental Compliance requirements and regulations
- Familiarity with laboratory safety requirements and potential hazards and pitfalls
- Detailed organizational skills
- Training/experience with The NELAC Institute (TNI) regulations
- Practical experience in dealing and communicating with individuals, groups and entities outside the laboratory
- An AWWA or CWEA Lab Analyst Certificate Grade I or above
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be in one of the following two ways:
Education: Completion of two (2) years of college with major coursework in chemistry, biology, microbiology or other related laboratory science.
Experience: One year of general laboratory analysis experience.
License or Certificate: Must obtain the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Laboratory Analyst Grade I certificate, or the American Water Works Association (AWWA) Water Quality Analyst Grade I certificate, plus any other State-mandated certifications, as a condition of passing probation.
Must possess a valid California Class C driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record as conditions of initial and continued employment.
OR
Education: Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in chemistry, biology, microbiology or other related laboratory science.
Experience: None Required.
License or Certificate: Must obtain the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Laboratory Analyst Grade I certificate, or the American Water Works Association (AWWA) Water Quality Analyst Grade I certificate, plus any other State-mandated certifications, as a condition of passing probation.
Must possess a valid California Class C driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record as conditions of initial and continued employment.
LABORATORY ANALYST II
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be in one of the following two ways:
Education: Completion of two years of college with major coursework in chemistry, biology, microbiology or other related laboratory sciences.
Experience: Two years of water and/or wastewater laboratory analysis experience.
License or Certificate: Possession of the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Laboratory Analyst Grade III certificate, or the American Water Works Association (AWWA) Water Quality Analyst Grade III certificate, plus any other State-mandated certifications.
Must possess a valid California Class C driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record as conditions of initial and continued employment.
OR
Education: Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in chemistry, biology, microbiology or other related laboratory science.
Experience: One year of water and/or wastewater laboratory analysis experience.
License or Certificate: Possession of the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Laboratory Analyst Grade II certificate, or the American Water Works Association (AWWA) Water Quality Analyst Grade II certificate, plus any other State-mandated certifications.
Must possess a valid California Class C driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record as conditions of initial and continued employment.
A completed City of Vacaville Employment Application and Supplemental Questionnaire must be received by Human Resources at 650 Merchant Street, Vacaville, CA 95688 by 5:30 p.m., Monday, March 11, 2024.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online at www.cityofvacaville.com. An application packet may also be requested in person at Human Resources, at 650 Merchant Street, Vacaville, CA 95688 or by calling (707) 449-5101.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application packet.
IMPORTANT: Contact with applicants will primarily occur via email. Please ensure that your application indicates a valid email address which you check on a regular basis.
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Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment must successfully complete the pre-placement process for this position before a final offer will be extended. Pre-placement assessments for this position include a Livescan (FBI/DOJ fingerprint review), employment verification, education review and DMV review.
Salary : $81,824 - $99,458