Assistant Chemist (Treatment Plant Laboratory Team) - Metropolitan Water District - Granada Hills, CA - EXPIRED
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Job Information:
Company: Metropolitan Water District
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a consortium of twenty six cities and water districts that provides drinking water to nearly 19 million people in Southern California. Metropolitan's mission is to provide its service area with adequate and reliable supplies of high quality water to meet current and future needs in an environmentally and economically responsible way. Metropolitan's facilities include the 242-mile Colorado River Aqueduct, five conventional water treatment plants with a combined capacity of 2.6 billion gallons per day, nine surface water reservoirs, 800 miles of pipeline, and 16 hydroelectric power plants.
ASSISTANT CHEMIST (Treatment Plant Laboratory Team)
JOB INFORMATION
The Water System Operations Group currently has one (1) opening for an Assistant Chemist on the Treatment Plant Laboratory Team within the Water Purification Unit of our Water Quality Section at the Jensen Water Treatment plant in Granada Hills, CA.
JOB SUMMARY
This is an entry level position performing Assistant Chemist job duties. Staff at this level learns to use professional concepts to resolve problems of limited scope and complexity; works on assignments that are routine in nature requiring limited judgment and decision making. Specific and detailed guidelines covering all aspects of the assignment are provided; work is in strict adherence to the guidelines; deviations must be authorized. The position works under the direct supervision of the Treatment Plant Laboratory Team Manager and maintains close working relationship with the Jensen Water Treatment plant and Water Quality Section personnel.
JOB DUTIES
1. Conducts routine chemical, physical, and microbiological tests; prepares reagents and standards; learns and assists to evaluate data and prepare reports.
2. Collects data related to water quality analyses. Learns and assists with analysis and interpretation of water quality data. Assists with preparation of technical reports.
3. Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots basic laboratory and field equipment and instrumentation.
4. Updates quality assurance and quality control records and standard operating procedures.
5. May assist in improving and/or implementing testing techniques or procedures.
6. May provide training on laboratory procedures.
7. May participate on a project team.
8. Performs other related Assistant Chemist job duties as required.
JOB REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.
A Bachelor's degree in a related field is defined as a Bachelor's degree (or higher) related to Biological, Microbiological, Chemical, and/or Environmental Sciences.
Knowledge of:
* Principles of Chemistry
* Principles of Statistics
* Principles of Algebraic mathematics
* Laboratory techniques
* Laboratory safety protocols
* Current office technology and equipment
Skill and ability to:
* Apply laboratory techniques
* Perform algebraic calculations
* Troubleshoot and solve problems with instruments and laboratory analysis
* Prioritize and multi-task
* Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
* Establish and maintain effective working relationship with those contacted in the course of work
* Work independently and in a team environment
* Operate current office equipment including computers and supporting applications
Licenses/Certifications Required:
* A Valid California Class C Driver License that allows you to drive in the course of your employment
Licenses/Certifications Desired:
* AWWA or CWEA Water Quality Analyst I certification
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met or may be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the job duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job duties.
Physical Demands: The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; recurring lifting of moderately heavy items such as personal computers and record boxes. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities such as above-average agility and dexterity.
Work Environment: The work involves moderate risks or discomforts that require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, carts, or machines, or irritant chemicals; etc. Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear such as masks, gowns, coats, boots, goggles, gloves, or shields.
Work Schedule: 5/8, Monday through Friday, 8 hour days
Job Related Selection Criteria:
45% Technical knowledge and skills
10% Job preparation (education, experience & training relevant to the position)
10% Organizational Skills
10% Interpersonal Skills
15% Oral Communication Skills
10% Technical Exercise
100% Total
Benefits:
* Competitive compensation
* Excellent medical, dental, life, vision
* Retirement plans, including pension plan and 401k
* Tuition reimbursement
* Training and advancement opportunities
* Excellent working environment
* Public transportation reimbursements and van pools
For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link: http://www.mwdh2o.com/PDF_Careers/benefits.pdf
This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. To receive a copy of the complete job description, please send an email to [email protected].
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please call (213) 217-7738 or email [email protected].
MWD is a Federal and State EO employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.
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