Drug Testing Technician - Hourly

Description

This is an FLSA non-exempt, part-time position, not to exceed 1,039 hours in any fiscal year (July 1 - June 30). The position, under general supervision, provides administrative support and performs duties related to the drug screening of clients; and performs related duties as required.

Examples of Duties

• Collect urine and saliva samples for testing.
• Administer breath test examinations.
• Maintain chain of custody for samples.
• Maintain record of drug test results.
• May maintain detailed equipment maintenance logs and calibration and control logs.
• May operate a variety of laboratory equipment; assist in the maintenance, calibration, and cleaning of laboratory equipment.
• May maintain laboratory, stock necessary supplies.
• Provide assistance to department professional staff.

Typical Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Graduation from high school or equivalent, AND one (1) year of customer service experience providing and receiving information on a daily basis; OR any combination of equivalent experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Special Note: Must be 18 years of age by the time of appointment.
• Required Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations: Valid driver’s license.
• Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of policies and procedures of the department; computer applications involving the design and management of databases or spreadsheet files, the development of special report formats, and parallel systems programs; business arithmetic; applicable regulations, policies and statutes; office administrative practices and procedures; business letter writing and the standard format for typed materials; record keeping principles and practices; collection and analysis of drug testing; correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation; techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone.
• Skill in: Maintaining accurate compliance records and preparing accurate and timely reports; reading, interpreting, and explaining rules, policies and procedures; composing correspondence independently or from brief instructions; compiling and summarizing information and preparing periodic or special reports; using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines; contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities; dealing successfully with the public, in person and over the telephone, often where relations may be confrontational or strained; establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with staff, coworkers, contractors and the public.

Supplemental Information

• Conditions of Employment: Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
• New employees are required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation which cost the new employee $47.00 and a drug screen which costs $36.50. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug screen.
• Candidates who are offered employment with Carson City must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.
• Carson City participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
• Carson City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Part-time employees are limited to working no more than 1,039 hours in any fiscal year, July 1 through June 30. Part-time employees are not eligible to receive paid leave (including pay for not working on holidays), PERS retirement, or medical/dental/vision/life insurance. Nevada does not have a state income tax. Part-time employees do not contribute to social security; however, they must contribute 7.5% of their gross pay into a FICA Alternative Plan and are also responsible for paying the 1.45% Medicare tax. Part-time employees are covered under the City’s worker’s compensation program.