Job Abstract

Individual performs special and complex chemical, bacteriological and physical analysis on untreated/ treated wastewater, sludge, and river water.
Individual reports to the Operations Manager.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Two years of higher education in areas of chemistry or biology is preferred.

Ohio EPA Class I Wastewater Operator Certificate is preferred.

Ohio Water Environment Association Class 1 Wastewater Analyst Certificate is to be obtained within two years of eligibility as set by the OWEA.

Possession of a valid Ohio Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record is required. Must meet and maintain qualifications for driving on County business at all times, including insurability.

All required licenses and certifications must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance;
• Performs routine analysis using approved standard operating procedures and recording of data on samples reflecting continued operation of the treatment plant and NPDES reporting including carbonaceous biochemical oxygen demand, chemical oxygen demand, ammonia, nitrate, hardness, total dissolved solids, total suspended solids, phosphorus, e-coli, fecal coliform, and oil and grease;
• Performs analytical testing of collected samples for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids as required by the Commercial Surcharge Sampling Resolution;
• Performs microbiological examination;
• Calibrates, operates, and maintains complex laboratory equipment;
• Identifies and classifies aquatic organisms with a microscope;
• Establishes procedures for the evaluation of facility process chemicals;
• Instructs facility personnel in use of laboratory equipment and performance of analyses;
• Orders, inventories, records, and stocks laboratory chemicals and supplies;
• Understands and enforces the Laboratory Chemical Hygiene Plan;
• Conducts inspection of assigned work areas and participates in laboratory audits, as required;
• Conducts laboratory testing procedures to determine condition of sludge and to help determine the quantity of waste sludge;
• Uses analytical methods and laboratory equipment to measure oxygen, chlorine, pH levels and/or other analytes in the effluent and throughout other stages of the process;
• Retrieves samples from various points of effluent flow for collection of composite samples and to analyze for dissolved oxygen, pH, chlorine residuals, and/or other analytes, as required;
• Cleans and maintains assigned areas;
• Overtime as required;
• Performs any related essential functions as required;
• Other duties as assigned.

Full job descriptions are available on the Class Specifications page.

Equal Opportunity Employer
M/F/D/V