Part-Time Water Quality Sampler / Licensed Water System Operator

Primary Responsibilities

• Collect bacteriological and drinking-water samples from the Circle X and Arroyo Sequit water systems
• Conduct biweekly coliform sampling at designated system locations
• Collect monthly raw-water bacteriological samples
• Collect THM, HAA5, nitrate, nitrite, and other required compliance samples according to the approved sampling schedule
• Conduct field chlorine-residual testing during distribution-system sampling
• Verify and document chlorine readings on the chain-of-custody form and in the applicable well-house log
• Properly label, preserve, store, and transport samples in accordance with regulatory and laboratory requirements
• Deliver samples to a CA ELAP-certified laboratory within the required sample holding times
• Complete accurate chain-of-custody documentation for each sample
• Record sampling dates, times, locations, test results, and other required information in site logs
• Notify the project manager promptly of abnormal field readings, access problems, missed samples, damaged equipment, or other issues
• Follow applicable federal, California, OSHA, National Park Service, and water-system safety requirements
• Protect government property, keys, facilities, and sensitive site information
• Cook up sampling dates and laboratory deliveries with the project manager and laboratory personnel
• Perform repeat or corrective sampling when authorized and required

Requirements

Dependable, detail-oriented, familiar with drinking-water sampling procedures, and capable of maintaining accurate chain-of-custody and site-log documentation.

Qualifications

Familiarity with drinking-water sampling procedures, ability to maintain accurate chain-of-custody and site-log documentation, and adherence to regulatory and laboratory requirements are essential qualifications.

Skills

Knowledge of drinking-water sampling procedures, ability to maintain accurate chain-of-custody and site-log documentation, and adherence to regulatory and laboratory requirements are key skills.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

N/A

Schedule

Weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.