WRD Lab Sample Custodian

Job Description:

WRD Lab Sample Custodian

Description

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Clark County Water Reclamation District is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the WRD Lab Sample Custodian position. This position will be primarily responsible for:

• Executing shipping, receiving, packing, and unpacking sample coolers in accordance with established laboratory procedures, verifying Chain of Custody (COC) documentation to ensure all relevant information is accurately included with samples and coolers.
• Logging samples into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), ensuring each sample is assigned a unique identification number for traceability, maintaining complete “cradle-to-grave” custody of all samples received by the laboratory.
• Conducting grab and composite sampling at the main facility or designated offsite locations, following standard protocols and safety procedures.
• Inspecting incoming samples for proper documentation, preservation, and adherence to approved handling and sampling techniques; promptly report any discrepancies or non-conformities.
• Evaluating sample priority and appropriate testing procedures based on Chain of Custody documentation, coordinating quarterly sampling events for priority pollutants with contracted laboratories to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

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This recruitment will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience: Equivalent to two (2) years of college level course work in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science or a related field AND two (2) years of full-time laboratory experience OR a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science or related field. Sample management experience is highly desired.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application.

Working Conditions: Work extended shifts or be called back in emergency situations; work out of doors with exposure to all weather conditions; work with exposure to hazardous chemicals and substances found in treatment process; wear self-contained breathing equipment. Majority of time spent in a typical office environment with frequent visits to laboratory areas. Potential exposure to caustic, corrosive, or carcinogenic samples exists while in laboratory.

Licensing and Certification: Must possess a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of appointment. Possession of a AWWA Water Quality Analysis Certification is desirable.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Medical Examination: Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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Water Reclamation District Comprehensive Benefits

Come make a difference and join the Water Reclamation District family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes*:

• Work/Life balance with Flexible Schedules, including 4/10 options
  
• More money in your pocket:
  
  • 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement - NVPERS
    
  • No Social Security deduction
    
  • No State Income Tax
    
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• Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid PPO/HMO)
  
  • Medical - Employer pays Tier 1 90% of premium - Tier 2, 80%
    
  • Pharmacy benefits (30-day retail or 90-day mail order fills)
    
  • 24/7 Telephone advice nurse - no employee/dependent cost per year
    
  • Flexible Appointment Scheduling
    
    • Virtual Visits: Teledoc
      
    • In-home visits: Doctor and Dispatch Health
      
  • Retiree insurance - eligible after 5 years of service, includes Dental and Vision
    
  • CCSF - Wellness Benefit of $200 per enrolled employee/dependent per year
    
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    
• Employer Paid Benefits:
  
  • Basic Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
    
  • Generous Leave Accruals that include:
    
    • 12 paid holidays
      
    • Birthday holiday
      
    • Paid vacation leave
      
    • Paid sick leave
      
  • Other leave options:
    
    • Catastrophic leave
      
    • Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
      
    • Parental leave - up to 90 days
      
• Wide variety of voluntary benefits that include:
  
  • Allstate Identity Protection
    
  • ARAG Legal Insurance
    
  • EMPOWER - 457b Deferred Compensation Plan - Pretax and ROTH options
    
  • Forthright Partners - Financial Advice for Employee & Family
    
  • Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short Term Disability Insurance
    
  • Nationwide Pet Insurance
    
  • PerkSpot - CCWRD Discount Program with Thousands of Discounts Per Week
    
  • TASC - Flexible Spending Account - Medical and Dependent Day Care - Pretax - Debit Card Available
    
  • Sunlife Financial - Additional Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and/or Children; AD&D for Employee or Employee & Family
    
  • TransAmerica - Universal Life Insurance with Long Term Care - Coverage Includes a Living Benefit Rider
    
    

*Benefits vary and are subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 8/26/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$26.30 - $40.71 Hourly