NEOGOV · 7 hours ago
Part-Time Assistant Water Quality Specialist
Burlington, NC
Full-time, Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$15/hr - $15/hrThe City of Burlington is looking for a Part Time Assistant Water Quality Specialist to ensure the quality of the City’s drinking water. The role involves performing technical work related to water distribution system flushing, water sample collection, and managing water quality data while adhering to safety and compliance protocols.
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Responsibilities
Conducts flushing of the water distribution system, adhering to local, state, and federal guidelines as well as best management practices to ensure water quality maintenance
Utilizes valves, hydrants, and blow-offs to apply effective flushing techniques for water quality restoration
Reviews and interprets digital and paper maps to devise strategic flushing plans that ensure optimal water system performance and quality
Assists with dead-end flushing site sampling, ensuring accurate recording of results for monitoring and compliance purposes
Assists with collecting potable, wastewater, and reclaimed water samples from various treatment plants, distribution systems, and receiving waters
Delivers water samples to the laboratory, ensuring the correct documentation and adherence to sampling schedules
Assists in responding to citizen complaints regarding water quality, including conducting sample collection and hydrant flushing, and providing solutions to common issues
Collects, maintains, and evaluates technical water quality data
Follows established sampling procedures set by the Water Resources Department, ensuring all regulatory and safety protocols are meticulously observed
Ensures the adherence to safety protocols during all sampling and flushing activities, complying with state certification requirements and federal guidelines
Performs related duties as assigned, contributing to the overall success of the water quality and distribution system operations
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED equivalency
Valid North Carolina Driver's License
Entry-level experience assisting with water distribution system flushing under supervision, following local, state, and federal guidelines and best management practices to support water quality maintenance
Familiar with operating valves, hydrants, and blow-offs to support flushing activities and water quality restoration
Basic knowledge of reviewing and using digital and paper system maps to assist in developing and implementing flushing plans
Experience supporting dead-end flushing site sampling, including accurate data recording for monitoring and compliance purposes
Trained in collecting potable, wastewater, and reclaimed water samples from treatment plants, distribution systems, and receiving waters
Able to deliver water samples to laboratories with proper documentation and adherence to assigned sampling schedules
Experience assisting senior staff in responding to citizen water quality concerns, including sample collection, hydrant flushing, and communication of basic information
Capable of collecting and maintaining water quality field data, including recording flushing locations, infrastructure used, flow rates, and water loss under guidance
Familiar with tracking and organizing historical data for reporting and reference
Knowledge of established sampling procedures set by the Water Resources Department and ability to follow regulatory and safety requirements
Committed to following safety procedures, state certification requirements, and federal guidelines during all sampling and flushing activities
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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