Classified Ad Title:
Senior Environmental Technician

Post Date
7/3/2018

Expiration Date
7/19/2018

Details:

Perform routine and complex field sampling (e.g., collect industrial, wastewater, potable water, surface water, biosolids, soil and groundwater samples) at various locations throughout the county following approved EPA methodology and county standard operating procedures. Install, operate, maintain, troubleshoot and provide training on various field environmental monitoring and measuring instruments including probes, in-line instrumentation, multi-parameter data sondes, flow measuring devices, and automated samplers. Select appropriate device based on field conditions. Inspect and verify customer installed devices. Properly document all collection activities and complete associated chain of custody records.

Perform all field analytical methods, collect field monitoring data, and carry out laboratory wet chemistry and microbiological analytical procedures. Provide training on field analytical methods. Prepare reagents/standards. Maintain laboratory instruments and field testing equipment. Calibrate complex analytical and monitoring equipment and maintain calibration logs. Evaluate, maintain and make repairs to equipment (e.g., tightening fittings, draining and cleaning of vessels; and replacing valves, tubing, filters, gaskets, gauges; and oiling and lubricating other component parts as required). Prepare and maintain records, both paper and electronic, laboratory and field sheets, reports, and QA/QC records. Utilize computer software for word processing, spread sheets and databases to maintain and record data; compile and write reports.

Perform the routine operations of the Septage Receiving Station (e.g,, accepting applications and payment from residents, issuing access cards to residents and industries, providing information to customer service for billing, training customers on the use of the septage station, and the monitoring and upkeep of the facility) and act as point of contact for a variety of internal and external customers (e.g., preparing bottle orders, receiving samples, logging samples into LIMS, acting as sample custodian, answering basic questions from residents about available services, providing sampling and handling instructions, and handling payments for lab services).

Qualifications:

Must have current valid driver license with acceptable driving record. Must have OEPA Class I Distribution or Collection license, or higher. Must have Bachelor degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology or related Earth Science with 2 years of experience in environmental sampling , laboratory analysis or water/waste water treatment operations OR Associate Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology or related Earth Science with 4 years of experience in environmental sampling , laboratory analysis or water / waste water treatment operations OR high school diploma with 6 years of experience in environmental sampling , laboratory analysis or water / waste water treatment operations. (Other Evidences May Be Substituted)

Comments:

Applications accepted July 6, 2018 through July 19, 2018 at www.mcohio.org

Employer:
Montgomery County Environmental Services
Contact:
Taylor Karns

Address:

1850 Spaulding Rd.

Kettering, OH 45430


Work Phone:
937-781-2567

Email:
karnst@mcohio.org

Website:
www.mcohio.org