About the role
Job Description Summary
Salary: $25.31 - $37.97 per hour Collect water quality samples from District reservoirs and associated watersheds, and the Fort Worth floodway system. Maintain equipment necessary for sampling. Assess and analyze water quality data collected. Job Description
Essential Functions and Responsibilities: The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this position.
Weekly calibration and maintenance of water quality analyzers on pipeline systems
Maintain equipment and supplies necessary to insure data reliability of water quality analyzers
Collect water and soil samples of lakes, pipelines, tributaries, and treatment wetland systems
Deliver samples to laboratory for analysis
Calibration of water quality sondes
Assist with monthly UST inspections and annual TCEQ registration
Assist with weekly sampling and laboratory analysis of samples from wetland projects
Assist in operation and maintenance of wetland systems including valve manipulation, weir gate adjustments, and flow measurements
Prepare and manage equipment necessary for sampling and analysis
Perform data analysis and updates using water quality data
Investigate pollution concerns, collect samples, and document findings
Track and document data from collection through final electronic storage
Requires the ability to spot pollution problems and respond accordingly
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Assist in hazardous material investigations
Scan environmental documents for records management
Maintain familiarity with strategic District levels of service
Continuous improvement monitoring and innovation efforts
Perform other duties as required
Required Experience:
Less than one (1) year of related experience
The ability to communicate effectively with public and local contacts during office and field work to represent the District accurately
Proficiency in Microsoft Office with basic knowledge of Word and Excel
Proficiency in water quality sampling and current SWQM procedures within one year of starting this position
Desired Experience:
Experience hauling a boat trailer
Boat operation experience
Experience with in-situ water quality analyzers
Water laboratory techniques and procedures
Experience using water quality sondes
Knowledge and experience working in Microsoft Access
Required Education/Certification/License:
Bachelor’s Degree – preferably in biology, chemistry, environmental science, or related field. Three (3) years of experience in water sampling plus an Associate’s Degree may substitute for the B.S. Degree
Valid Texas driver’s license
Desired Education/Certification/License:
None
Success Factors/Job Competencies:
Self-motivated - This position requires the ability to work independently and accomplish assigned tasks in a timely manner
Critical Thinking - This position requires the ability to identify erroneous or problematic values and readings in the field and be able to identify potential causes and solutions
Productivity - This position requires sampling events to be completed according to a schedule and assigned projects be completed in a timely manner
Detail-Oriented - Collection of accurate, reliable data is the goal of this position. There are specific guidelines for collection and storage of samples that need to be followed every time. There is a lot of numeric data collected, and attention to detail throughout data entry and analysis is critical for successful understanding of the data collected
Mechanical Inclination - In this position, there are various types of equipment that are required in order to complete the required work. It requires attention to the care and use of the equipment and the ability to identify equipment malfunctions and resolve in the field if possible
Communication - This position requires communication with internal District personnel and the general public
Teamwork -This position often requires teamwork in order to complete the required field work. It is important to be able to work and communicate with others in order to achieve common goals
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical demands:
While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; kneel; squat; bend; talk and hear. Employees must repeatedly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Requires ability to swim and walk on uneven terrain for extended periods.
Work environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee typically conducts fieldwork that will expose the employee to weather conditions prevalent at the time and will occasionally reside within an office or cubicle. A sizable portion of fieldwork will require driving 150 miles in a day.