At Scottsdale Water, we pride ourselves on delivering superior quality water and service to the Scottsdale community. Our employees ensure a safe, sustainable drinking water system, operate an innovative water reclamation system, and help Scottsdale Water consistently maintain its position as one of the nation’s most advanced and efficient water utilities.
We value our employees and challenge them to constantly improve how we do business. Our team is made up of professionals from all disciplines: engineering, finance, operations, laboratory science, chemistry, public relations, hydrology, customer service, electrical, maintenance and so much more.
About the position
The role involves analyzing water samples for compliance, maintaining Quality Control records, and preparing reports for State and Federal agencies. You'll use various techniques for sample analysis, stay updated on regulations, participate in peer reviews and audits, and follow safety procedures.
Salary: $68,057.60 - $91,956.80 Annually
Anticipated starting salary may be up to mid-point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity.
Essential Functions
Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:
- Analyzes compliance and process samples as dictated by present and future regulations, including Drinking Water, Wastewater, Pretreatment and Superfund programs.
- Maintains all Quality Control records in accordance with Federal and State regulations and Laboratory Quality Assurance Manual.
- Analyzes samples for microbiology, inorganic and organic parameters using microbiological techniques, classical chemistry, organic extractions, metals digestions, IC, TOC or per EPA or Standard Methods. May receive training on additional instrumentation including PCR, GC, GC/MS, LC/MS, ICP and ICP/MS. Perform any required sample prep and any other miscellaneous duties.
- Prepares compliance reports to meet requirements for the State and Federal agencies. Interprets analysis results and informs supervisor if problem exists.
- Keeps current with all new methods, rules and regulations and implement new requirements.
- Participates in 100% peer data review. Participates in annual State audit.
- Follows and promotes all safety procedures.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- A Bachelors' Degree in chemistry, microbiology or a related field from an accredited educational institution.
- An equivalent combination of education and job-related experience may substitute for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.
Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements:
- Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.
Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department/section assignment.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
- Lift and carry materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
- Travel to/from meetings and various locations.
Benefits:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
- Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
- Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
- Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
- City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
- Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.27% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
- Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
- Pet Insurance
- Bilingual pay compensation
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
When advised reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.
This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.