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    Senior Environmental Laboratory Analyst - Sacramento, United States - Sacramento County CA

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    The Position

    Come join one of Forbes Magazine's Best Employers This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 5/8/2024, 5/29/2024 (Final) Positions in the Environmental Laboratory Analyst series perform a variety of laboratory tests to determine chemical, bacteriological, biological, and physical data composition of liquids, solids, and gaseous substances.

    Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

    Knowledge of:

  • Laboratory methods and procedures
  • Use and care of laboratory equipment
  • Sampling and testing procedures
  • Characteristics of chemical and bacteriological elements in water and wastewater
  • Chemical quantitative and qualitative analyses
  • General operation and use of computers, automated equipment and application software used for laboratory work
  • Acceptable safety standards in laboratory work and safe work practices.
  • Laws, regulations, and standards pertaining to water quality control
  • Advanced and specialized laboratory analytical and research methods and techniques
  • Purposes, use and operation of specialized laboratory testing equipment
  • Principles of quality control and quality assurance
  • Principles of supervision and employee training
  • Concepts and practices utilized to ensure adherence to safety and health standards.
  • Ability to:
  • Analyze and interpret the results of laboratory testing
  • Keep records and prepare accurate reports of laboratory activities
  • Read, write, and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory performance
  • Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others
  • Operate motor vehicles
  • Operate motorized boats
  • Work with the laboratory information system and computer software
  • Operate computers and peripheral equipment and utilize laboratory applications software
  • Work weekends, shift and holiday schedules.
  • Conduct independent research
  • Evaluate the accuracy and status of test results
  • Perform special research and analysis
  • Inspect, adjust, test, and make minor repairs to all types of laboratory equipment
  • Assist in the supervision, training, and direction of assigned laboratory staff.
  • Employment Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications:
    Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and ability is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the requisite knowledge and abilities would be:

    Either: 1. Two years as a Environmental Laboratory Analyst in Sacramento County.

    Or: 2. Two years of progressively responsible environmental laboratory experience performing tests in chemical, bacteriological, or public health.

    AND Twenty-four (24) semester hours in college or university laboratory courses such as chemistry, physics, biology, or bacteriology.

    Physical Requirements
    Must be able to use hands to hold, shake, twist laboratory equipment during analysis; distinguish visually colors, shapes, sizes, and numbers, and distinguish visually measurements as small as millimeter and a milliliter. Some positions in this series require the ability to climb ladders and walk on sloped ground such as river levees carrying a variety of laboratory equipment; the use of contact lenses is prohibited in the laboratory.

    License Requirements
    Possession of a valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher, is required at the time of appointment.
    Note: Failure to maintain the appropriate valid California Driver's License may constitute cause for termination from the class in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4.

    The probationary period for this classification is Six (6) months.


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