About the Role
The Water Quality Analyst performs a variety of tests and analyses on raw and potable water, wastewater and bio-solids associated with the District's extensive water quality and related technical programs. The position performs professional and scientific work associated with regulatory oversight for District’s Laboratory and may serve as Laboratory Quality Manager as needed. QA responsibilities will also including conducting internal audits, overseeing and reviewing QC data, ensuring QA/QC system implementation, and monitoring and maintaining laboratory certifications. The successful candidate will be a detail-oriented, quick thinker, who displays initiative, analytical ability, and expertise in their work, who will perform a variety of complex, technical, and problem solving activities within the Water Quality Division of the Water Resources Department.<br> <strong>Immediate Impact:</strong> The successful candidate will be given the following objectives upon hire:<br> <br>· Within the first month, demonstrate an adequate understanding of the District’s water and wastewater sampling and testing programs, with a focus on the day-to-day lab operations and quality assurance. <br>· Within 3 months, demonstrate ability to generate monthly repots and required data uploads. Re-develop assigned SOP’s including TOC to fulfill TNI requirements ad complete necessary IDOC’s.<br>· Within 4 months, complete QA internal audit of the lab and submit finalized report. <br>· Within 6 months, complete assigned updates to the QAM and ensure compliance.<br>· Within 12 months, complete all assigned projects and implementation of identified goals, objectives, policies and procedures. <br> <strong>The Ideal Candidate:</strong><br><br>· Will act with integrity and in accordance with the accepted ethical standards of the District and applicable laws and regulations.<br>· Is an enthusiastic team player, looking out for the common good for the organization.<br>· Is familiar with a water quality analytical laboratory setting.<br>· Possesses knowledge of the appropriate laboratory tests associated with water and wastewater systems.<br>· Possesses education equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in chemistry, microbiology, environmental science, environmental engineering or a related field. <br>· Has a minimum of four years of experience in a certified drinking water or environmental laboratory including 2 years developing and applying quality assurance criteria and procedures for environmental monitoring water/wastewater laboratories; or any satisfactory equivalent combination of training and experience. <br>· Possesses an appropriate, valid California driver’s license. <br>· Possesses a valid Grade I Laboratory Analyst Certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA). Will be required to obtain a valid Grade II Laboratory Analyst Certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) within 12 months of hire.<br>· Possession of a valid Grade I Water Treatment Operator and Grade I Water Distribution Operator certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) within 12 months of hire.<br> <strong>The Application Process:</strong> If you are interested in this opportunity, submit a completed WESA employment application online at <a href="http://www.evmwd.com">www.evmwd.com</a>. Resumes and certifications may be included, but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application. This position is open until filled. First review of applications will begin on <u>Tuesday, February 15, 2022. </u><br>