Water Quality Technician

Job Description:

Water Quality Technician

Description

Introduction

At Scottsdale Water, we pride ourselves on delivering superior quality water and service to the Scottsdale community. Our employees ensure a safe, sustainable drinking water system, operate an innovative water reclamation system and help Scottsdale Water consistently maintain its position as one of the nation’s most advanced and efficient water utilities.

We value our employees and challenge them to constantly improve how we do business. Our team is made up of professionals from all disciplines - engineering, finance, operations, laboratory science, chemistry, public relations, hydrology, customer service, electrical, maintenance and so much more.
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About the Position
A Water Quality Technician exists to perform sample collection in the field, sample receiving and sample management activities for the laboratory, provide support for all regulatory activities for the Drinking Water, Wastewater, Reclaimed Water, and Superfund Programs. The Water Quality Technician also serves as the primary contact for water quality calls from citizens.

Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $30.13/hour or $62,670.40 /annually .

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• A High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent.
• One year of experience in the field of water quality, environmental quality or water operations.

Licensing, Certifications, and Other Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
• Must possess or obtain within one year of hire or promotion and maintain a Grade I operator certification from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality within the discipline of Water Distribution.
• Must possess or obtain within one year of hire or promotion, Backflow Tester Certification in the State of Arizona.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department/section assignment.

Essential Functions

Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area within a department(s) which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:

• Coordinates citizen outreach programs such as tracking and managing all public inquiries regarding water quality and citizen education.
• Coordinates all efforts toward sample receipt, sample management, sub-contracting, and bottle prep for the Water Quality Laboratory.
• Collects and preserves water quality samples in accordance with Federal, State, and Local requirements. Sample locations include: distribution system sampling stations, well sites, water treatment plants, residential/commercial customers, sewer manholes, and industries.
• Operates a motor vehicle to deliver samples to/from laboratories and appropriate field sites in accordance with chain-of-custody requirements.
• Operates, calibrates, and maintains technical sampling equipment.
• Updates files tracking sampling results and associated chain-of-custody tracking information, correspondence, event log sheets, computer spreadsheets and databases, enforcement actions, and related documents.
• Prepares computer spreadsheets, inputs data, performs mathematical calculations, and maintains budget records.
• Conducts research and keeps up to date on regulations. Prepares water quality information, sampling plans, training plans, and work plans.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

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 this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Works in small areas, walks up and down stairs and over rough terrain.
• Perceives and discriminates colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, texture, and visual cues or signals.
• Exerts very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting arms above shoulder level.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 20 pounds); may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (up to 50 pounds).
• Exposure to dirt, noise, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature extremes, hazardous materials, confined spaces, machinery, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim light, toxic agents, disease, pathogenic substances, or explosives.
• Operate a motor vehicle to travel to/from various locations.
• Work outside of a regular workweek, to include weekends, overtime, on a holiday, in an emergency and on an on-call schedule.

Benefits Highlights:

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.27% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation

Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.

Selection Process:

The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state “See Resume” in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background screening
• Drug Screen
• 39-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. Depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation.

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR at (480) 312-2491.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

Full-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and medical leave as well as insurance for medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance. For a more detailed overview of the employee benefits, click here .

Part-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers paid medical leave for part-time staff.

Commute Solutions Program
City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). You may find more information about the PSFL program by going to the Federal Student Aid website by clicking here .

Closing Date/Time: 5/2/2025 11:59 PM Arizona

Salary:

$25.64 - $34.64 Hourly