Water Quality Technician

The Water Quality Technician is responsible for water quality sampling from the drinking water distribution system, water filtration plants, wastewater plants, rivers, and reservoirs. Responsibilities also include responding to customer inquiries about water quality and activities related to maintaining contamination response preparedness.

Essential Functions* Collects samples in accordance with the Safe Drinking Water Act, Clean Water Act, Industrial Discharge Control, and all other applicable local, state, or federal regulations

Other Functions* Maintains compliance with all QA/QC and safety requirements at pre-scheduled intervals

Work Environment And Physical DemandsWork is performed in a professional lab environment

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities* Knowledge and understanding of drinking water treatment processes, water distribution system operation, water quality monitoring, and contamination response

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements* Bachelor’s degree

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This position is responsible for water quality sampling from the drinking water distribution system and water filtration plants, wastewater plants, rivers, and reservoirs. In addition, the responsibilities include responding to customer inquiries about water quality and activities related to maintaining contamination response preparedness and lead and copper rule sampling.