Drug Testing Technician

Job Title

This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position with the Department of Alternative Sentencing located in Carson City, Nevada. The position, under general supervision, provides administrative support and performs duties related to the drug screening of clients; and performs related duties as required. Individuals in this position must be willing to work some weekends and varied shifts. Due to current staffing needs this posting is currently requesting one male applicant.

This is a grant-funded/special funded position and, as such, employees are responsible for knowing abiding by the rules of the grant/special fund. This position will continue to be funded as long as the grant/special funding is renewed.

Employees may choose between the following:
Employer-Paid PERS Retirement: $20.9469 - $29.3256 hourly / $43,569.50 - $60,997.30 annually Employee/Employer-Paid PERS Retirement: $25.27 - $35.3780 hourly / $52,561.60 - $73,586.24 annually

This position is covered by the Carson City Employees Association. The current collective bargaining agreement outlines the generous benefits offered to Carson City employees:

This recruitment will remain open until recruitment needs are satisfied. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately, as hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. Human Resources determines whether or not you meet the minimum qualifications for the job based on your experience as you describe it on your application.

Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "See Attached Resume" on your application. We do not review resumes, unless specifically stated on the job announcement. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education and Work Experience" section of the application. Applicants not meeting these requirements will not be considered for employment.

The class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

• Observe and collect urine and saliva samples for testing.
• Administer breath test examinations.
• Maintain chain of custody for samples.
• Maintain record of drug test results.
• Perform data entry into case management systems.
• 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.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

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. Fluent bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred but not required. SPECIAL

NOTE:

Must be 18 years of age by the time of appointment. REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION:
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…