BioWatch Program Senior Field Technician

Requirements

MOS Code: None
Education and Experience: Associate's Degree or higher in Environmental Science, Public Health, Homeland Security, Electrical Technology or related field; or 30 hours of college credits in science, public health, homeland security or a related field, plus two (2) years of experience in environmental monitoring, field-based studies, public health preparedness, emergency response, technical field operations, or electrical and mechanical equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
Licenses and Certificates: Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state by the date of appointment.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced field and technical duties related to the daily operation and oversight of the City’s BioWatch program network.
Lead and perform the preparation, installation, collection, and transport of BioWatch filters in accordance with strict protocols and chain-of-custody procedures.
Operate, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot BioWatch and ambient air monitoring equipment, including electrical, mechanical, and electronic system components within scope of training.
Diagnose and resolve complex equipment malfunctions; coordinate major repairs with vendors, engineers, or higher-level technical staff.
Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), quality assurance protocols, and federal/state regulatory requirements.
Oversee ambient air monitoring station operations, including calibration, audits, preventive maintenance, and data validation in accordance with TCEQ and EPA standards.
Review environmental data for accuracy, completeness, and quality assurance compliance.
Perform site assessments and ensure proper functioning and security of monitoring locations.
Provide technical guidance and training to field technicians and lower-level staff.
Assist in scheduling, assigning, and reviewing work of field personnel as directed.
Maintain detailed records of sampling activities, equipment maintenance, calibration logs, and operational reports.
Support emergency response activations and special public health surveillance operations.

Qualifications

Coordinate equipment inventories, supply management, and maintenance tracking systems.
Prepare, review, and submit technical reports, field documentation, and quality assurance records.
Respond to inquiries from internal staff, partner agencies, contractors, and regulatory bodies.
Assist in development and delivery of training materials and operational briefings.
Participate in interagency meetings, committees, and public health preparedness activities.
Support continuous improvement of field procedures and operational efficiency.

Skills

Provide functional supervision and technical direction to field technicians and assigned staff.
Train staff on equipment operation, sampling procedures, safety protocols, and documentation standards.
Review work performance and provide feedback to ensure compliance with standards and protocols.

Benefits

Note: This is an unclassified contract position.
Employment is predicated on continuation of state/federal funding.

Pay

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Schedule

Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of applications have been received.