Water Quality Scientist or Water Quality Scientist Assistant Job at City of Austin
Position Information
Posting Title
Water Quality Scientist or Water Quality Scientist Assistant
Job Requisition Number
COA087571
Position Number
104751
Job Type
Full-Time
Division Name
Water Laboratory
Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
Water Quality Scientist Assistant:
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
Water Quality Scientist Assistant:
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in a field related to Chemical, Environmental, or Biological Sciences.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- Valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s License.
- For Analysts in the Water Quality Laboratory, must obtain a Class D Water Operator License from TCEQ within six (6) months.
Water Quality Scientist:
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in a field related to Chemical, Environmental, or Biological Sciences, plus two (2) years of experience in a field related to water quality testing.
- A master’s or doctoral degree in one of the above disciplines may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- Valid Texas Class “C” Driver License.
- For Analysts in the Water Quality Laboratory: must obtain a Class D Water Operator License from TCEQ within six (6) months.
Notes to Applicants
Working with Austin Water provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more – click HERE for more information.
This position performs analytical testing on water and wastewater samples in a TNI accredited lab.
This position will be filled at one of the following levels based on qualifications:
Water Quality Scientist:
Salary Range: $26.10 – $31.29 per hour
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in a field related to Chemical, Environmental, or Biological Sciences, plus two (2) years of experience in a field related to water quality testing.
A master’s or doctoral degree in one of the above disciplines may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.
Water Quality Scientist Assistant:
Salary Range: $21.38 – $24.03 per hour
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in a field related to Chemical, Environmental, or Biological Sciences.
Licenses and Certifications Required: Valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s License.
For Analysts in the Water Quality Laboratory, must obtain a Class D Water Operator License from TCEQ within six (6) months.
These positions will be assigned to one of the following locations based on business need:
Water Quality Lab
14050 Summit Drive, #121
Austin, Texas 78728
Wastewater Process Lab
Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant
2210 S FM 973
Austin, Texas 78725
Wastewater Environmental Lab
Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
7113 FM 969
Austin, Texas 78724
When completing the City of Austin employment application:
- Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
- A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job titles, employment dates, and description of duties including any lead or supervisory responsibilities, software and laboratory equipment used for all jobs you wish to be considered.
- A résumé and cover letter may be submitted, but will not substitute for a complete employment application.
If you are selected as a top candidate:
- A copy of your college transcript will be requested to verify required Chemistry, Biology, and Microbiology hours. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.
- And are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.
Technical Licensure:
- If assigned to the Water Quality Lab, this position may require employees to obtain a Class “D” Water Operator License from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) within six (6) months of employment. TCEQ may restrict granting an occupational license to individuals with certain criminal convictions. To review TCEQ’s criminal conviction guidelines, go online to TCEQ.
Driving Requirement:
- This position requires a valid Texas Class C Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.
All Austin Water worksite locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any AW worksite – including construction sites, parking lot, garage or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.
Pay Range
See Notes to Applicants
Hours
Monday through Friday
7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., plus holiday work as needed
This position is considered “essential” and may be required to report to work during periods of bad weather.
7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., plus holiday work as needed
This position is considered “essential” and may be required to report to work during periods of bad weather.
Job Close Date <br/> <i><font size=
12/15/2023
Type of Posting
External
Department
Austin Water Utility
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Grant Funded or Pooled Position
Not Applicable
Category
Technical
Location
See Notes to Applicants
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:
- Experience in environmental water and/or soil/sludge testing using wet chemistry techniques and methods (ie. EPA, Standard Methods, etc.)
- Experience working in a municipal drinking water, wastewater, and/or biosolids laboratory.
- Experience analyzing samples in a TNI accredited laboratory.
- TCEQ Class D Water Operator License or higher.
- Major course work including 24 semester hours of Chemistry OR 16 semester hours of Biology and Microbiology combined plus 16 semester hours of Chemistry.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
This position will be filled at one of the following levels based on qualifications. For Duties, Functions, and Responsibilities, please click on the appropriate job description below:
Water Quality Scientist Assistant: Click Here
Water Quality Scientist: Click Here
Water Quality Scientist Assistant: Click Here
Water Quality Scientist: Click Here
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
This position will be filled at one of the following levels based on qualifications. For Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities, please click on the appropriate job description below.
Water Quality Scientist Assistant: Click Here
Water Quality Scientist: Click Here
Water Quality Scientist Assistant: Click Here
Water Quality Scientist: Click Here
Criminal Background Investigation
This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation
EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or TTY (512) 974-2445.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within
the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.
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