Grade 17 General Statement of Duties Performs laboratory testing on water samples; performs directly related work as required. Examples of Essential Work - Collects daily samples from water treatment plant processes, source and treated waters throughout Manchester and surrounding franchise area;
- Participates in the Lake Monitoring Program;
- Performs routine chemical tests on water samples in compliance with the Water Works Laboratory Accreditation;
- Performs routine testing as well as periodic proficiency testing overseen by Federal and State Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program(s) to maintain drinking water certification standards both individually and for laboratory accreditation;
- Completes the New Hampshire Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NH ELAP) Data Integrity and Ethics training on an annual basis;
- Maintains quality assurance, quality control and integrity of samples;
- Explains correct sampling procedures and any needed modifications to Manchester and surrounding franchise areas where required;
- Prepares reagents, biological medias and samples for laboratory analyses;
- Adheres to strict safety guidelines in handling samples, reagents and chemicals;
- Interprets, records and prepares daily reports of test results, maintains chain of custody, in both laboratory and field log books;
- Operates, calibrates and performs routine maintenance on simple and specialized laboratory and field sampling equipment;
- Participates in general laboratory housekeeping duties including bottle washing and sterilization;
- Attends laboratory certification reviews and inspections;
- Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions; and more.
Acceptable Experience and Training - Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology or a closely related field; and
- Some experience in a water or environmental laboratory and/or experience in environmental sampling; or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Required Special Qualifications - Valid New Hampshire Driver’s License;
- State of New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) Grade II Water Treatment Operator Certification (preferred).
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