Salary : $39,650.00 - $66,080.00 AnnuallyLocation : Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TXJob Type: Civil ServiceJob Number: 20530-1024Department: El Paso Water UtilitiesOpening Date: 10/17/2024Closing Date: 10/22/2024 11:59 PM MountainFLSA: Non-ExemptRequirementsMOS Code: B03A (Navy), MK (Coast Guard) Education and Experience: Associates of Science Degree in biological sciences, chemistry or related field and two (2) years of experience in water laboratory analysis work. Licenses and Certificates: Texas Class C Driver's License or equivalent from another state. Class C Water Operators License issued by the State of Texas within one (1) year of appointment. General PurposeUnder general supervision, supervise the laboratory samplers, coordinate, administer and oversee the chain of custody program controlling water, wastewater and sludge samples in accordance with federal and state regulatory agency guidelines. Typical DutiesOversee Chain-of-Custody program. Involves: Sample scheduling and collection for water, wastewater, sludge and industrial pretreatment samples. Log in samples into the Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), brought to laboratory in accordance with federal and state regulatory agency guidelines. Check for evidence of proper handling and sampling techniques. Report any discrepancies in samples. Log sample information into the LIMS, by assigning the tests to a sample and to the different laboratory departments, aliquot, preserve and set up for analysis. Pack and ship samples to contract laboratories. Follow all chain-of-custody and sampling handling procedures. Coordinate routine permit, water complaint and special project sampling. Coordinate the sample delivery to laboratory. Notify laboratory that will be receiving the sample for analysis. Distribute samples to the appropriate laboratory departments.Maintain inventory of sampling supplies and materials. Involves: Provide and order all supplies including all types of sample containers and sampling equipment for the shipment of samples to contract laboratories, industrial pretreatment inspectors, engineers and solid waste departments for storm water sampling, or any section needing sampling supplies. Create, maintain and track samples in LIMS from time of collection to time of disposal. Prepare documents for proper shipping. Maintain logs of all pertinent information to maintain legal defensibility. Assist in the collecting of a variety of samples. Involves: Receive and resolve inquiries and complaints related to water quality. Conduct on-site investigation to resolve issues or develop corrective actions. Back up Laboratory Sampler in the collection of bacteriological route required by TCEQ. Collect bacteriological samples for distribution system to comply with State requirements. Assist Industrial Pretreatment with Chain-of-Custodies and containers needed for collection sites. Assist with permit requirements. Instruct other personnel in appropriate sample collection, sample site selection, sample storage, chemical and utility safety, chain-of-custody procedures, preservation techniques and termination of required analysis. Instruct other personnel in the use of field sampling and testing equipment. Receive and inspect the laboratory shipments of chemicals and consumables.Supervise assigned staff: Involves schedule, assign, instruct, guide and check work. Appraise employee performance. Provide for training and development, enforce personnel rules and regulations and work behavior firmly and impartially. Counsel, motivate and maintain harmony. Interview applicants. Recommend hiring, terminations, transfers, discipline, or other status changes. Enforce safety rule and regulations. General Information For complete job specification, click Important Note: Required Supplemental Questions and answers are considered an examination component and will generate a score. Applicants are being tested on a conditional basis pending review of minimum qualifications. Applications will be reviewed for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions exam.Per CSC Rules & Regulations, after review of the minimum qualifications for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions exam, a passing score, combined with applicable seniority points and veteran points, will be used to create a list of candidates. Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received. Please note: Applicants with a foreign degree must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit for more information.A rsum and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as See rsum are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete. To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application's employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your rsum will eliminate you from consideration for the position. BENEFITSLIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCEThe City of El Paso is a self-insured entity with a third-party administrator for Medical and Pharmacy benefits. Basic Life Insurance Coverage is available at no cost to eligible employees. Additional Life Insurance and coverage for your dependents are also available.Employees can select optional Dental, Vision, and Short Term Disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in a Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account (healthcare and/or dependent care for daycare expenses). All of these insurance and coverage options can be configured within a month of your new employee orientation date.An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health sessions, therapy, and more is available at no cost. A trained counselors are also available to help you and your dependents cope with life's stressors so that you can live a happy productive lifestyle.The City's Wellness Program seeks to promote better health and wellness amongst the workforce through various programs and incentives in which employees may choose to participate in, to include wellness education, fitness tests, biometric screenings, group fitness, health coaching and so much more!Keep Learning, Growing & Reinventing Yourself! The City of El Paso's Tuition Assistance Program encourages employee personal and professional development by sharing educational costs with those employees who have successfully completed their original probation, and in turn retain a skillful workforce. Each year, employees can obtain Tuition Assistance for Degree, Certifications, Continuing Education, and Books & Equipment.ELIGIBILITY FOR VACATION LEAVEAll regular employees who are regularly scheduled to work on an average, a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week, who have held a position in the City Service for a period of six months from date of employment, shall be eligible for vacation allowance as hereinafter set forth. Part-time employees shall accrue vacation leave at a pro-rated amount of full-time entitlement based on the number of hours that they are scheduled to work. Employees covered by collective bargaining agreements shall accrue vacation as provided in the applicable agreement.Regular employees in the City Service shall accrue vacation credit at the following rates per pay period, calculated from the date of employment of each employee:For 0 - 5 years of service (12 days):40 hour per week employees - 3.70 hours per biweekly pay periodFor >5 to 15 years of service (17 days):40 hour per week employees - 5.24 hours per biweekly pay periodFor >15 or more years of service (20 days):40 hour per week employees - 6.16 hours per biweekly pay periodSICK LEAVE WITH PAYEmployees shall be entitled to accrue sick leave with pay in accordance with the Rules of the Civil Service Commission.ACCIDENT WITH PAY LEAVEThe Amended Section 4.4 of the Ordinance shall become effective upon adoption and shall apply to occupational injuries and occupational diseases occurring on and after date of adoption. Occupational injuries and occupational diseases occurring before such date will be governed by the Ordinance in effect at the time of the date of injury or disease.PREGNANCY LEAVE A) Pregnancy shall be treated the same as any other temporary physical disability.B) An employee on pregnancy leave shall use accumulated and unused regular sick leave time and then (unless granted use of special sick leave) shall be on leave without pay, unless the employee chooses to use any accumulated and unused annual leave.C) An employee going on pregnancy leave shall give written notice to her department head with appropriate medical verification. Before returning to work from pregnancy leave, the individual will provide appropriate medical documentation releasing the employee to return to work, as is required for any individual who has been on leave for a temporary physical disability.LEGAL HOLIDAYSThe following days are hereby declared legal holidays for all the City departments, provided that the provisions of this section shall not apply to members of the Fire Department whose duties are to prevent or extinguish fires, or to members of the Police Department whose duties are those of law enforcement: (Amended 10/03/95)1. First day of January (New Year's Day)2. Third Monday in January (Martin Luther King Holiday)3. Thirty-first day in March (Cesar Chavez Day)4. Last Monday in May (Memorial Day)5. June 19 (Juneteenth)6. Fourth day of July (Independence Day)7. First Monday in September (Labor Day)8. Eleventh Day in November (Veteran's Day)9. Fourth Thursday in November (Thanksgiving Day)10. The Friday following the fourth Thursday in November (Day after Thanksgiving) 11. Twenty-fifth Day in December (Christmas Day)12. Employee's BirthdayIn addition to the above days, the following days are also declared to be legal holidays: 1. Any day designated as a holiday by City Council. 2. When any legal holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be considered a legal holiday. 3. When any legal holiday falls on a Sunday, the following business day shall be considered a legal holiday.01 What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
- An Associates of Science Degree in biological sciences, chemistry or related field.
- A Bachelors of Science Degree in biological sciences, chemistry or related field.
- A Masters of Science Degree in biological sciences, chemistry or related field.
- None of the above
02 How many years of chemical and bacteriological water laboratory analysis work experience do you have?
- 2-3 years
- 4-5 years
- 6-7 years
- None of the above
03 Do you have a valid USA driver's license? If so, what type of driver's license do you have?
- Texas Class A - CDL or equivalent from another state.
- Texas Class B - CDL or equivalent from another state.
- Texas Class C or equivalent from another state.
- No, I do not have a valid driver's license.
04 Describe your level of knowledge of laboratory and sampling equipment procedures used in water, wastewater and sludge analysis.
- No knowledge of laboratory and sampling equipment procedures used in water, wastewater and sludge analysis.
- Some knowledge of laboratory and sampling equipment procedures used in water, wastewater and sludge analysis.
- Good knowledge of laboratory and sampling equipment procedures used in water, wastewater and sludge analysis.
- Considerable knowledge of laboratory and sampling equipment procedures used in water, wastewater and sludge analysis.
05 Select any of the following that you have experience with:
- Sample preservation and storage techniques
- Creating, maintaining and updating logbooks, records and databases.
- Occupational and environmental health and safety regulations and hazards of laboratory and field analysis.
- Field and laboratory sample collection
- Preserving
- Handling, transportation, and testing of water and wastewater
- Environmental and occupational health and safety standards.
- None of the above
06 Describe your knowledge of federal and state regulations regarding sample custody control practices and procedures.
- No knowledge of federal and state regulations regarding sample custody control practices and procedures.
- Some knowledge of federal and state regulations regarding sample custody control practices and procedures.
- Good knowledge of federal and state regulations regarding sample custody control practices and procedures.
- Considerable knowledge of federal and state regulations regarding sample custody control practices and procedures.
07 What is your definition of customer service? Please give an example of a time when you had to work with a difficult customer. If you do not have any, respond 'N/A.' 08 Candidates will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application and the completeness of the responses to the Supplemental Questions. The following will disqualify you from moving forward in the recruitment process.-Failure to fully detail all work experience and job duties.-Failure to fully detail all lead, supervisory and managerial experience and duties if required. -Overlapping dates of work experience.-Copying and pasting directly from the job specification.-Responses referring to your rsum.
- I acknowledge I have read and understand the above information.
09 Required supplemental questions and answers are considered an examination component and will generate a score. Applicants are being tested on a conditional basis pending review of minimum qualifications. Applications will be reviewed for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions exam.
- I understand my answers to the supplemental questions will generate a score.
- I understand that I am being tested on a conditional basis pending review of minimum qualifications.
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