Employment Opportunities Title:
Environmental Sampling Field Technician/Specialist (Multi-Level Position)
Post Date
4/8/2025
Expiration Date
7/7/2025
Details:
Metro Water Recovery in Denver, CO - a nationally recognized leader among clean water utilities, provides wastewater conveyance and treatment services for 2.2 million people in the Denver Metro area.
At Metro, we help you be your best so we can do our best. You will join a team that offers stability, flexibility, and the opportunity to make a difference. We take pride in being part of an industry-leading team who serves the community by protecting the regions health and environment.
Description
Annual Incentives
Certification Level
Annual Incentive based on Certification level:
Wastewater Collection System Operation Class 4: $4,000
Wastewater Collection System Operation Class 3: $3,000
Wastewater Collection System Operation Class 2: $2,000
Wastewater Collection System Operation Class 1: $500
This position will be filled at one of the following levels depending upon the candidates qualifications:
Environmental Sampling Field Technician ($27.66 - $38.58 Hourly)
Performs technical in-office and fieldwork in support of Metros regulatory, annual charge, special project sampling programs and Industrial Pretreatment Program (IPP) implementation. Works under the direction of the Environmental Sampling Supervisor.
Environmental Sampling Field Specialist ($32.26 - $45.00 Hourly)
Performs technical in-office and fieldwork in support of Metros regulatory, annual charge, special project sampling programs, and Industrial Pretreatment Program (IPP) implementation. This position reports to the Environmental Sampling Supervisor.
Qualifications:
Environmental Sampling Field Technician:
Minimum Qualifications:
-Graduation from High School and either one year of college-level water quality or science-related coursework.
-Six months experience with industrial pretreatment sampling, wastewater sampling, water sampling, experience as a collection systems technician operator, or experience working in a laboratory environment.
-Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain good working relationships.
-Valid Driver’s License.
Desired Qualifications:
-Associate degree with major coursework in chemistry, biology, environmental science, water quality management, or a related field.
-Demonstrated interpersonal and communications skills sufficient to interact effectively in a team-based environment.
-Strong work ethic with proven success operating autonomously supporting high safety standards/practices.
Equivalency
Equivalency equals one year of directly related professional experience for every year of education not completed. The stated experience requirement is in addition to any experience used to meet the education equivalency.
Environmental Sampling Field Specialist
Minimum Qualifications
-Graduation from High School and one (1) year of college-level water quality or science-related coursework.
-Two (2) years of direct knowledge and experience collecting wastewater samples per 40 CFR part 136.
-Must have completed or be able to complete the TPC Training Flow Measurement course within 60 days of hire.
-Must have a valid Collection System Operator Certification Class II from the State of Colorado.
-Proven ability to prioritize and multi-task in a high-activity work environment.
-Must have a working knowledge and understanding of all different types of flumes.
-Must correctly identify, measure, and read all types of flumes.
-Good written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work in a team environment, and the ability to establish and maintain good working relationships.
-Must be willing to mentor technician-level employees.
-Valid Colorado Driver’s License.
Desired Qualifications
-Associate degree with major coursework in chemistry, biology, environmental science, water quality management, or a related field.
-Demonstrated interpersonal and communications skills sufficient to interact effectively in a team-based environment.
-Strong work ethic with proven success operating autonomously supporting high safety standards/practices.
Equivalency
Equivalency equals one years of directly related professional experience for every year of education not completed. The stated experience requirement is in addition to any experience used to meet the education equivalency.
Comments:
Working Conditions
Typical Work Environment
Variety of floor surfaces including concrete, gravel, asphalt, dirt, tile, loose stones, uneven surfaces, slippery surfaces, and wet surfaces; Inside environment; Outside environment all year in all weather conditions and temperatures; Residential and commercial wastewater/Biosolids; Chemicals; Lighting conditions including natural light, fluorescent, incandescent, and low light; Vibration; Moving equipment; Work in confined spaces
Body Position Demands
Standing; Walking; Climbing stairs; Climbing Ladders; Reaching forward and overhead; Balancing; Object handling; Simple hand/ Firm hand grasping; Operating controls; Sitting; Stooping; Kneeling; Crouching; Typing; Fine hand coordination
Physical Demands (max forces are expected to be infrequent)
Max Weight Lifted: 65 lbs
Max Weight Carried: 65 lbs
Max Force Pushed: 23 lbs
Max Force Pulled: 128 lbs
Sensory Requirements
Wide field of view; Perception - Spatial; Olfactory (Smelling); Vision - Near; Depth perception; Color discrimination; Perception - spatial and form; Feeling without seeing; Speaking; Vision - near and far; Hearing
Benefits
Metro Water Recovery offers a wide range of employee benefits including:
* Medical
* Dental
* Vision
* Life Insurance
* Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
* Retirement
* Leave Time (Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave, & Holiday)
* Additional Voluntary Benefits
Metro Water Recovery is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Employer:
Metro Water Recovery
Contact:
Renuka Hiralal
Address:
rehiralal@metrowaterrecovery.com
Work Phone:
3032863252
Email:
rehiralal@metrowaterrecovery.com
Website:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mwr/jobs/4898366/environmental-sampling-field-technician-specialist-multi-level-position?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
Salary/Wage Amount or Range:
$27.66 - $45.00 Hourly