Water Bacteriologist Chemist

Recruitment #21-4505-001

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Introduction

Responsibilities

The Water Bacteriologist Chemist (WBC) is assigned to the division of Water Supply & Treatment. The incumbent provides analytical services and information to City of Dayton customers and City departments. Must have a thorough knowledge of Federal EPA and Ohio EPA regulations and guidelines for laboratory procedures. The incumbent analyzes groundwater, surface water, water treatment processes, lime residuals and distribution systems.  Completes accurate and understandable test results for use by the Department while maintaining compliance with regulatory agencies relative to procedures for laboratory certification. The WBC aides and assists with laboratory research projects and performs varied analyses on water samples to ensure that water meets all drinking water standards. Responsible for sampling techniques, reagents, calibration curves, instrumentation calibrations, glassware preparation, sample bottles preparation, and analysis modifications. Converts analytical results into meaningful data. Incumbent must be familiar with various software systems such as spreadsheet and database software, including Windows and a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental or Physical Science or closely related field AND 1 year of experience in laboratory work performing chemical / bacterial sampling and analysis. Two years of academic laboratory coursework in the scientific field of study may substitute for one year of experience if degree was obtained within the past 12 months.

Degree must be from a college or university that is accredited by the U.S. Department of Education through the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Higher Learning Commission or equivalent region. 

Certifications

Must meet the following:

1. Within 3 months of appointment, must acquire and maintain interim Ohio EPA authorization in Wet Chemistry and MMO-MUG Microbiology testing for water.

2. Within 6 months of appointment (or by the earliest available OEPA laboratory survey date), must acquire and maintain full Ohio EPA certifications in Wet Chemistry and Microbiology Testing for water.
 
3. Within 18 months of appointment, must obtain an Ohio EPA Water Supply Operator Class I or higher certification. 

4. Within 3 years of receiving an Ohio EPA Water Supply Operator Class I, the incumbent must obtain an Ohio EPA Water Supply Operator Class II certification.

License Requirements

Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.

Notes

Applications must specifically address each of the minimum qualifications, directly showing how each is met.

Appointment to positions in this classification will require applicants to pass a police background investigation. Final permanent appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination, including drug screen, and providing documentary evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity. 
 
Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening. Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment. 
 
The Tobacco and Nicotine Free Hiring Policy does not apply to current City employees subsequent to HR Policy 2.09.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer 
 
M/F/H