Water Quality Specialist I​/II

JOB SUMMARY:

The Clark County Water Reclamation District is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Water Quality Specialist I/II. This position will be primarily responsible for:

• Enforcing Clark County Stormwater Code 24.40 requirements
• Participating in enforcement activities
• Drafting, maintaining, and updating regulatory documents
• Reviewing grading plans, maps, permits, and GIS data
• Monitoring and maintaining a database and field application for documenting/tracking enforcement and performing inspections
• Coordinating and performing stormwater (nonpoint source) regulatory field inspections at construction, commercial, and residential sites

Water Quality Specialist I - $31.35 - $45.45 hourly

Water Quality Specialist II - $34.48 - $50.00 hourly

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This recruitment will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application.

The Water Quality Specialist I is a flex position. Upon successful completion of the training program and meeting the minimum qualifications of the higher-level class, to include obtaining any required certifications and/or licenses, the successful candidate will be non‑competitively promoted to Water Quality Specialist II.

• Water Quality Specialist I – Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in environmental, chemical, mechanical or civil engineering, biology, chemistry, physics or a related field.
• Water Quality Specialist II – In addition to the above; minimum of one (1) additional year of full-time experience in professional and technical tasks in support of water quality management and pollution control.
• Full-time professional experience in a related field may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of two (2) years.

• Must possess a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of application.

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Additional background investigations may be conducted periodically after employment.

• Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre‑employment drug examination.

• Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician. Specified positions may require a medical exam to determine ability to wear respiratory protection apparatus.