Part-Time Water Sample Collector

Essential Duties

• Collect drinking-water samples for Total Coliform, HPC, TTHM, and HAA5 testing
• Perform field measurements for free chlorine, total chlorine, pH, and water temperature
• Follow approved sampling procedures, including disinfecting and flushing sample taps
• Label samples and complete field forms and chain-of-custody documents accurately
• Store samples in coolers and deliver or prepare them for timely laboratory transport
• Report damaged sampling ports, low chlorine levels, or other unusual conditions
• Perform repeat sampling following a positive test result when requested
• Maintain sampling equipment, meters, coolers, and supplies in clean working condition
• Cook up sampling visits with I-2-I Solutions and Fort Belvoir personnel

Qualifications

• Previous water-sampling, environmental, laboratory, or specimen-collection experience preferred
• Ability to follow written sampling instructions and prevent sample contamination
• Strong attention to detail and accurate recordkeeping
• Comfortable using portable water-quality meters
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Must be a U.S. citizen and must be able to successfully pass an NCIC Level III background check and meet all Fort Belvoir site-access requirements
• Must have a REAL ID or other acceptable federal identification