Female UA Observer

Open: December 15th, 2023

Close: December 29th, 2023

Female UA Observer

(Part-Time) 

GENERAL PURPOSE
Performs a variety of working-level administrative and technical duties as needed to assure compliance with drug court rules. Observes, preserves, and maintains proper chain of custody of breath, urine, and/or saliva samples and tests the same for the presence of substances or masking agents.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general direction of the County Attorney and/or Office.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Generates participant cards; observes same-gender participants providing urine samples.

Maintains existing computer database on testing requirements for each person testing; distributes test results and send reports to case managers, treatment providers, drug court administrators, and any other agency representative who is entitled to receive results.

Notifies and educates all interested parties of compliance or non-compliance with testing requirements.

Prepares and sends positive tests for confirmation, ensuring that proper chain of custody is maintained.

Ensure that testing is done in a timely manner.

Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Education and Experience:
A. Graduation from High School or Equivalent;
     AND

B. One (1) year of experience using general office computer systems.

      OR

C. An equivalent combination of education and experience.

2. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Some Knowledge of computers, including e-mail programs, word processing, databases and spreadsheets.

Skill in the use of testing equipment and software, including both urine and saliva testing equipment.

Ability to quickly learn how to operate medical-grade testing equipment; distribute test results in a timely manner as specified; follow complex instructions; work under stressful working conditions created by strict time frames; manage angry individuals and unpleasant situations; communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; develop effective working relationships with co-workers, appointed officials, professionals, and the public.

3. Special Qualifications:
None.

4. Work Environment:
Workers in this position perform in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls. Tasks require variety of physical activities, not generally involving muscular strain, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing, and seeing. Common eye, hand, and finger dexterity is required. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, discriminating thinking, and guided problem-solving.

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