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Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority · 1 month ago

WATER QUALITY TECHNICIAN I - II

Seguin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$36K/yr - $69K/yr

1+ years exp

Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority is responsible for water quality monitoring, and they are seeking a Water Quality Technician I - II to assist with sample collection and data entry. This role includes performing various water quality monitoring tasks and administrative support while adhering to safety practices.

Environmental ConsultingNon ProfitWater

Responsibilities

Complete sample collection following the monitoring schedule and assist with stream bio-assessments, following project-specific Quality Assurance Project Plans

Clerical duties such as data entry, reports, invoices, and filing; maintaining and retrieving documents, equipment information, and records; answering phone calls, taking messages, calling project partners and vendors

Assemble, maintain, clean, calibrate, store, and record data for field equipment

Adhere to safety practices and policies as described in the GBRA safety manual

Restock water quality sample bottle, calibration reagents, etc., as needed

Assist in the preparation of various reports, give presentations, etc

Comply with GBRA policies and procedures at all times

Perform other work as assigned

Serve as Quality Assurance Officer, manage quality assurance documents

Perform data analysis and help produce technical reports

Qualification

Water Quality MonitoringQuality Assurance ManagementMicrosoft OfficeStatistical AnalysisField Procedures InterpretationAquatic IdentificationData EntryEffective Communication

Required

Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office products

Must be able to interpret and follow written field procedures and SOPs in English as well as plan and perform precise measurements accordingly

Communicate effectively using the telephone and email

Work is performed both indoors (40% of job tasks) and outdoors (60% of job tasks). Fieldwork/outdoor work is required. Normal work hours and occasional evenings

Overnight travel to seminars and operating divisions of GBRA is occasionally required

Must be able to swim

Bachelor's Degree in Natural or Physical Science

Valid Texas Driver's License and ability to remain insurable under GBRA's vehicle liability policy

Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report

At least one year of work experience. Previous water quality field work or some laboratory work is preferred

Three years of relevant work experience

Possess physical strength to lift 40 pounds overhead; possess hand-eye coordination, finger dexterity, depth perception, and color vision to work effectively with sampling and monitoring equipment

Operate a motor vehicle

Communicate effectively with customers, clients, and auditors both orally and in writing

Ability to walk repeatedly up and down creek and river banks typical of the Texas hill country while carrying sampling and/or monitoring equipment

Employees must wear protective footwear in compliance with ANSI or ASTM standard. New employees are provided footwear in compliance with ANSI or ASTM standard. Replacement footwear is provided annually for qualifying employees