Water Treatment Plant Laboratory Analyst

Description

The Modesto Irrigation District is currently recruiting to fill one full-time vacancy in the Domestic Water Department, Water Operations Division, to assist in the operation of the Water Quality Laboratory and in the Water Quality Program.

Any Qualified Individual May Apply. This is a non-exempt position and is allocated to the Administrative, Technical and Clerical Bargaining Unit. The list established as a result of this recruitment may be used to fill other Water Treatment Plant Laboratory Analyst vacancies within the District that may occur through June 5, 2026.

Examples of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

Other Related Duties

Perform other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Any combination of education, experience, knowledge, and abilities may satisfy the necessary minimum qualifications. A typical way to obtain the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities would be:

Education: Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology, chemistry, environmental science, or a related field.

Experience: Two (2) years of water quality laboratory experience.

Knowledge of:

Ability to:

Special Requirements: Must have a valid California Class C driver’s license. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Possession of a valid CA-NV AWWA or CWEA Laboratory Analyst level I certification.

Supplemental Information

Qualified applicants must submit a completed District application. APPLY IMMEDIATELY. Application screening will begin on or after July 1, 2025. Applications received after this date are not guaranteed consideration.

Applications will be reviewed on a comparative basis and only those most qualified will be invited to continue in the selection process, which will consist of an overall assessment of the individual's skills through (1) oral interview; and (2) review of personnel file and contacting of references to include current and former supervisors. The applicant must perform successfully in each phase of the recruitment in order to continue in the recruitment process.

Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact Human Resources at (209) 526-7341. California Relay Service is available at (800) 735-2922 voice and (800) 735-2929 TDD. The Modesto Irrigation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED AND PASS A COMPLETE BACKGROUND CHECK PRIOR TO BEGINNING WORK.

INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.