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Essential Job Functions
- Conducts routine lab tests and quality assurance in a safe and efficient manner.
- Collects, processes and analyzes wastewater samples following prescribed procedures.
- Ensures compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit and process control procedures.
- Enters and maintains accurate, complete and up to date records of analysis and test results.
- Evaluates data, analyzes trends and prepares technical reports.
- Calibrates and maintains lab equipment and instruments.
- Maintains WA Department of Ecology lab accreditation and participates in lab audits.
- Ensures the lab quality assurance program meets accreditation standards including proficiency testing, program manual updates and control charting.
- Stays current on regulatory agency policies as they affect Publicly Owned Treatment Workers (POTW) and accredited laboratories.
- Maintains inventory of lab supplies and chemicals. Prepares reagents and testing solutions. Orders lab supplies.
- Collaborates effectively with WWTP staff and provides support for their lab related duties. Promotes safe and knowledgeable lab use. Responds to inquiries in a timely manner.
- Maintains an organized, clean and safe work environment.
- Adheres to established safety procedures and utilizes safety equipment as required.
- Maintains current documentation of procedures and tasks to explain position responsibilities.
- Creates, updates and implements process improvement procedures, tasks, workflows and systems.
Qualification Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED. Associates degree in chemistry or biology preferred.
- Two (2) years of experience conducting lab tests in a wastewater activated sludge treatment plant or six (6) quarters/ four (4) semesters of college laboratory science courses in chemistry and biology.
- Current WA State Driver License.
City of Wenatchee Government
The City of Wenatchee is a full service City employing 180 employees. In addition to Public Works, other services provided include Police Department, Community Development, Executive Services, Finance, Information Systems and Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services. The City operates under a Strong Mayor form of government with seven council members serving at large. Active boards and commissions advise the City Council with governance.
The Community
The City of Wenatchee is home to 33,921 people with approximately 70,000 living in the greater Wenatchee urban area. Located in a beautiful valley at the confluence of the Wenatchee and Columbia Rivers and on the east slopes of the Cascade Mountain Range, the city enjoys wonderful abundant sunshine with four distinct seasons. The average rainfall is a mere 10 inches per year making the region a focal point of Washington State for outdoor recreation. Wenatchee is the largest city in rural North Central Washington and thus provides a small town atmosphere with big city amenities striking a great balance between rural and urban qualities of life. Furthermore, the city is only 30 minutes from the renowned resort towns of Leavenworth and Lake Chelan. For those desiring occasional amenities of major metropolitan areas, Seattle is a short scenic 3 hour drive or 30 minute flight away making Wenatchee very attractive to many people and families relocating from the Puget Sound area.
Find out more about the City at https://www.wenatcheewa.gov. Some of the tourism highlights of the region can be viewed at https://www.visitchelancounty.com/ and http://wenatchee.org/. Our historic downtown is a nationally recognized Main Street with an active downtown association https://wendowntown.org/.
Must see:
“We are Wenatchee Part I”
“We are Wenatchee Part II”
“We are Wenatchee Part III”
How to Apply
Please go to www.wenatcheewa.gov and click on ‘Job Opportunities’ to view the full Job Description and download application materials. The following constitutes a complete application package:
- Letter of Interest/Cover Letter
- Resume
- Application for Employment
- Supplemental Application
Complete application packages may be emailed (HR@WenatcheeWa.Gov), faxed (509-888-3636), or mailed to: City of Wenatchee Human Resources Department, PO Box 519 Wenatchee, WA 98801-0519.
Initial Review Date: 3:00 P.M., Monday, September 27, 2021. Open until filled.
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