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City of Memphis, TN

Pollution Control Aide

Memphis, TN · On-site

$47K/yr

Salary Range:$47,903.18 -$47,903.18 Works under the supervision of the Industrial Pretreatment Technician in the Public Works Division. Assists the Pollution Control Inspector in conducting ...

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

$84K - $125K/yr

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: * 1) One year of supervisory experience in environmental protection/pollution control, OR 2) Two years of advanced professional experience in environmental ...

Monroe County, FL

Technician Pollution Control

Key West, FL · On-site

$22.99 - $35.63/hr

Ability to work in a responsive environment where co-workers or citizens bring problems for resolution; ability to determine problems and create individual solutions for issues. * Ability to work ...

Monroe County, FL

Technician Pollution Control

Key West, FL · On-site

$22.99 - $35.63/hr

Ability to work in a responsive environment where co-workers or citizens bring problems for resolution; ability to determine problems and create individual solutions for issues. * Ability to work ...

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Senior Water Pollution Control Technician- Jefferson County (Environmental Services)

San Juan Capistrano, CA • On-site

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$52K - $81K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Accepts and prepares wastewater samples for testing by inspecting, measuring, and logging the samples.

  • Conducts laboratory analyses of samples to determine water quality by checking standards, measuring samples, and calculating biological and chemical standards.

  • Maintains laboratory equipment, supplies, and instruments to ensure accurate testing and a sterile environment.

Job description

TARGET CLOSE DATE:
09/11/2026
PAY GRADE:
Grade 21
TYPE:
Full time
JOB SUMMARY:
Jeffreson County is seeking well-qualified, motivated Senior Water Pollution Control Technicians to help determine sources of water pollution and contamination and employ methods to reduce the pollution or contamination. Their work involves the collection and analysis of water and wastewater samples for the purpose of reporting to state and federal regulatory agencies. As a part of their analysis, employees in this job class perform a variety of tests, to include various chemical and biological laboratory analyses. Senior Water Pollution Control Technicians also have some administrative duties and responsibilities. Their work is performed with some latitude for independent action within established policies and procedures.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Jefferson County provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is presented below:
$52,624 - $81,640
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position:
  • Driver's license.
  • Completion of 24 semester hours of coursework in chemistry or biology.
  • Experience collecting environmental water quality samples.
  • Experience analyzing environmental water quality samples.
  • Experience interpreting the test data from environmental water quality samples.

TARGETED QUALIFICATIONS:
The following are job-related qualifications deemed desirable by Jefferson County. These qualifications may be considered by Jefferson County when reviewing applications and inviting candidates to participate in subsequent steps in the selection processes.
  • ADEM Wastewater Operator Grade III or IV Certification.
  • Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or related field of study from an accredited college or university.
  • Experience working in a wastewater, industrial, or environmental lab.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:
  • Accepts and prepares various wastewater samples for testing by inspecting, measuring and logging the sample for various biological and chemical testing.
  • Conducts laboratory analyses of various samples by checking standards, measuring samples, and calculating biological and chemical standards in order to determine water quality.
  • Maintains equipment, laboratory supplies, and instruments in accordance with best practices and Standard Methods textbook (Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Assurance) to ensure sterile environment free of contamination in order to conduct accurate and valid assessments.
  • Engages in activities designed to ensure professional development, awareness of developments in the field, and knowledge of relevant practices, rules, laws, policies, and/or guidelines.
  • Trains coworkers on new instruments or equipment.
  • Replicates a duplicate and checks the standard or lab control following the analysis of every 20 samples in order to determine the reliability of the testing conducted.
  • Calibrates meters, thermometers, sampling equipment, instruments, scales, and/or balances according to manufacturer manuals.
  • Determines trends in pollution by analyzing sampling and inspection data.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Job involves physical exertion required for sustained periods of light physical activity such as walking or standing. May involve occasional light lifting of items or objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is primarily performed indoors in a laboratory setting. Work may involve using various laboratory equipment and instruments, such as scales, glass containers, beakers, etc. May be exposed to hazardous chemicals or other potentially hazardous conditions involving testing equipment.
EEO STATEMENT:
The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Each Merit System member city/agency operates its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.
ACCOMMODATION:
To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at accommodationrequest@pbjcal.org or phone at 205-279-3500 (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The accommodation process is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or accommodation in the job application process.
NOTE:
This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply.
DISCLAIMER:
This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required for this position and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.

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