Sampling and Monitoring Technician I​/II

This position will be filled as a Sampling and Monitoring Technician I or II based on candidate qualifications. Salary ranges are as follows:

Sampling and Monitoring Technician I: $47,923.20-$70,699.20

Sampling and Monitoring Technician II: $51,459.20-$76,502.40

Provides technical and field support for all sampling and monitoring needs of the organization. Collects samples for technology-based and conventional pollutants, pathogens, and nutrients for water quality, industrial, special projects, and emergency response requirements. Ensures sampling and monitoring equipment is properly calibrated and functioning. Conducts site location surveys for installation of equipment and prepares and installs equipment according to site specific characteristics.

Conducts field troubleshooting and repair and/or resolves mechanical or electrical malfunctions of equipment. Uses equipment and job related computer software to collect and report data. Measures, documents, and reports field data parameters.

Performs confined space entry in compliance with federal safety regulations and organization procedures. Follows all established sampling protocols, Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPP), and standard operating procedures to ensure the integrity of sampling and monitoring activities. Collects and reports Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) project trending and modeling data. Conducts/assists with sampling and field equipment installations. Provides support for sampling projects to ensure compliance with the Federal Clean Water Act, Kentucky Pollution Discharge Elimination System permits, and special project requirements.

Installs fabricated and custom apparatuses to support primary and ancillary equipment. Provides information utilized to conduct pricing and reliability studies of equipment and instrumentation. Maintains and calibrates all equipment required to conduct field collection and analysis. Conducts wet weather discharge reconnaissance routes in compliance with Sewer Overflow Response Protocols. Performs sampling and collects flow data for regulatory compliance purposes, revenue, and CMOM (capacity, management, operations and maintenance) related activities.

Assists with all department equipment and instrumentation repairs. Utilizes computer to access and download data from field instruments and remote monitoring sources. Conducts assessments of equipment, supplies and resources, and reports shortages, necessary repairs or replacement needs in a timely manner. Responsible for the operation and maintenance of pH probes including cleaning, calibration, and replacement of probes/membranes. Collects stream water quality samples and stream flow measurements.

Conducts field analysis of samples. Collects stream flow data, through mechanical, electronic or in-stream measurement means. Completes chain of custody for regulatory compliance and legal purposes. Preserves, stores, and transports/ships samples to MSD or contract laboratory. Collects stream biological data using ceramic tiles or other methods. Ensures proper cleaning and decontamination methods are used for samplers, flow devices, containers, and other equipment.

Coordinates sampling activities with laboratory requirements. Conducts combined sewer overflow inspections to verify reported problems.

Knowledge of sampling procedures and methods; knowledge of basic carpentry, electricity, plumbing, mechanics and instrumentation; knowledge of chain of custody protocols; ability to operate sampling instrumentation and related equipment; ability to calibrate, maintain and install sampling equipment; ability to operate a PC and associated Windows environment software (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite); ability to use software required to operate/troubleshoot equipment and retrieve data;

ability to use laboratory information management software to enter sampling and analytical information; ability to work effectively under heavy, unpredictable surges in workload; ability to perform physically demanding tasks; ability to work 24 hour emergency response; ability to work various shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime; ability to work outdoors, at night and in all weather conditions; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;

ability to accurately record, maintain and enter records in log book and/or software databases.

High School Diploma or GED; two or more years of sampling, water quality, or wastewater operations experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. Must complete a 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) course and obtain certification at the Hazardous Material Technician level within six months of obtaining the position and fulfill requirements established in 29 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) .

Must possess a valid driver's license. Must have safe work and driving habits.

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