Posting number: 2627-38
Department: Water Utilities
Job classification: Laboratory Technician
Posting type: Open
Categories: Laboratory
THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
The City of Oceanside is accepting applications for the position of Laboratory Technician in our water and sewer laboratory. This program is a part of the Utility’s operational compliance and quality testing function.
The Oceanside Water Utilities Department is an innovative and forward-looking organization whose goal it is to ensure ongoing access to safe, affordable drinking water & reliable wastewater collection & treatment services by maintaining top talent, resource resiliency, dependability, and system efficiency.
The Laboratory is seeking a scientifically-minded individual who can quickly learn the entry-level testing and data entry requirements of the Laboratory. This person will conduct the daily and sometimes repetitive tasks of operating and maintain the basic laboratory function. Your ability to quickly adapt to the specific needs and pace of water and wastewater operations as well as assimilating into the team will be essential.
The Laboratory Technician will rotate duties with the other two Technicians on a scheduled frequency. Technicians will rotate between solids analyses, TSS/CBOD testing and microbiological media preparation.
If this sounds like you, keep reading!
Performs physical, chemical and biological tests and calculates results for various samples taken throughout the wastewater treatment process; submits results of daily tests in written form to operations; prepares and autoclaves cultured media before disposal; performs quality control tests to assure accuracy of laboratory analysis; calibrates equipment used in testing; creates and maintains forms and logs for daily use in testing and quality control analysis; assists in daily lab maintenance and operations including the preparation of solutions used in testing; cleans and sterilizes glassware used in daily testing; collects final samples; assists other lab personnel as needed; schedules sample collections; assists in the organization of the lab work load; writes reports as needed; inputs data in computer; and performs related duties and responsibilities as required.
Experience: One year of experience in environmental testing is desirable.
Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college level course work in chemistry, microbiology or a related field.
License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.
Environmental Conditions: Laboratory environment; exposure to waste and infectious materials; work in or with water.
Physical Conditions: Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for standing for prolonged periods of time; heavy or moderate lifting.
Selection Process: All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Failure to provide all required application materials will result in disqualification from the selection process. The process may include a written exam, oral exam, and/or skills assessment to further assess job-related qualifications. Candidates who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the Eligibility List for a minimum of six months.
Note: Prospective employees will undergo, and must successfully pass, a background reference check (including fingerprinting) and a medical examination. Drug screening may be required.
RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS, BUT MAY BE ATTACHED.
CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN THE SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD STATE THEIR NEEDS IN WRITING WHEN SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION PACKAGE.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.
The Panama-Buena Vista Union School District (P-BVUSD) provides a safe, supportive environment where all students can ask questions, find answers, reach their full academic potential and become caring, responsible citizens.
Established in 1875, the original district housed a mere 11 students in makeshift lean-to structures. Today, the student population numbers over 18,000, and pupils from Pre-K through eighth grade receive instruction in the most modern of facilities.
The P-BVUSD takes pride in its motto, "Excellence in Education." The district employs a staff of dedicated, energetic, and highly qualified teachers who respect and enjoy working with students.
Bakersfield is ideally located in the southern portion of central California. To the south is Los Angeles, a two-hour drive over a scenic mountain highway known as "The Grapevine." Three hundred miles to the north is the "Golden Gate City," San Francisco. Morro Bay and the beautiful Pacific coastline are a short two and one-half hour drive to the west. Sequoia and Yosemite National Parks are also within driving distance. The popular Lake Isabella recreational area is less than an hour's drive through the majestic Kern River Canyon.
The P-BVUSD is proud of its well-defined heritage which strongly correlates student assessment with classroom instruction. The state adopted district curriculum is implemented by highly qualified teachers who receive professional development designed to enhance knowledge, skills, and attitudes to improve student achievement. Our mission is to provide quality learning opportunities for every student by supporting teachers through mentoring and high quality appropriate professional development. Curriculum specialists, principals, and categorical program specialists facilitate in-depth, structured and consistent support to all our teachers as they provide standards based instruction to educate our changing student population.
