• Job Description

  Req#: 474830
  Job Closes: April 14th, 2024

  GENERAL SUMMARY

  Responsible for conducting field monitoring efforts involving routine surface water, stormwater and wastewater monitoring, special aquatic and riparian studies, fish, mussel and benthic macroinvertebrate surveys and wastewater sampling in compliance with regulatory, project and state requirements. Additional duties include water quality sample reception and logging sample data into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

  Safety is #1 at the River Authority: We expect every employee: to 1) Strictly follow safety policies, rules, and safe work methods. 2) Promptly correct or report safety hazards or unsafe conditions. Immediately report injuries for prompt diagnosis and treatment. 3) Make regular suggestions for safety process improvements to support continuous safety improvement.

  ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

  • Conducts and documents all monitoring efforts in accordance with the most current Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Surface Water Quality Monitoring Procedures, Quality Assurance Project Plan and Monitoring Plan.
  • Performs laboratory based chemical and bacteriological analyses on submitted samples according to state standards, internal quality assurance guidelines, and laboratory best practices.
  • Operates, calibrates, and performs routine maintenance on laboratory and field instrumentation.
  • Makes unbiased observations of aquatic and riparian conditions, surrounding watershed land uses, current weather conditions, impacts of human activities, and any other observations as needed.
  • Conducts all stormwater sampling procedures, calibrations, downloads, and calculations in accordance with defined and prescribed project Quality Assurance Project Plans and River Authority Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Installs, calibrates, maintains, operates, troubleshoots, and tests all department automated water quality and stormwater monitoring equipment for proper function.
  • Utilize Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) system to receive and log-in samples, print labels and make minor modifications.
  • Provides laboratory front desk support as needed.
  • Performs related work as required.

  
  

  SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS

  • This position does not directly supervise any employees.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  Required Education and Experience

  • Currently or recently enrolled in an accredited college or university with completed coursework in Environmental Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, or relevant disciplines and six (6) months of progressively responsible experience conducting field or environmental laboratory work (lab or field work associated with coursework is acceptable); or a combination of experience and education that results in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is required.

  Required Licenses or Certifications

  • None

  COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

  Knowledge of:

  • Laboratory and field best practices, safety protocols, and quality control measures
  • Environmental sample handling, analysis hold time, and preservation requirements
  • Chemical properties
  • Microsoft Office

  Skills and Abilities:

  • Maintaining laboratory and field equipment
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents
  • Communicating orally and in writing
  • Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and SARA Core Values of Stewardship, Integrity, and Excellence.

  WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  Work Environment and Physical Effort: (check the appropriate box:)

  	Physical Effort Requirements
  Work Environment	Sedentary	Medium	Heavy
  Good: Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
  Satisfactory: Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.		X
  Disagreeable: Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.

  Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

  Medium: Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

  Heavy: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

  WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS continued

  Work Locations: (select one frequency choice for each location listed:)

  	Work Environment Locations
  Work Locations: Indicate how often the work requires the employee to be in the following types of environments:	Seldom or Never	Sometimes	Frequently or Often
  Office or similar indoor environment	☐	☐	☒
  Outdoor environment	☐	☐	☒
  Street environment (near moving traffic)	☐	☐	☒
  Construction site	☒	☐	☐
  Confined space	☒	☐	☒
  Vehicle	☐	☐	☒
  Warehouse environment	☒	☐	☐
  Other: (Specify: )	☐	☐	☐

  Exposures: (select one frequency choice for each exposure listed:)

  	Exposures
  Exposures: Indicate how often the work requires the employee to be exposed to the following environmental exposures.	Seldom or Never	Sometimes	Frequently or Often
  Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)	☐	☒	☐
  Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)	☐	☐	☒
  Communicable diseases	☒	☐	☐
  Moving mechanical parts	☐	☒	☐
  Fumes or airborne particles	☐	☒	☐
  Poison ivy, wasps, snakes, and other natural hazards	☐	☐	☒
  Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances	☐	☒	☐
  Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)	☐	☒	☐
  Other: (Specify: )	☐	☐	☐

  San Antonio River Authority is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

  
  

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