Position Summary

 Under the supervision of Utility Operations Supervisor, the Utility Lab Level III is responsible for the water quality monitoring and compliance activities at the Pueblo’s Public Works Utility Section. Lab Level III will be responsible for lab data entry and water and wastewater testing.  Lab Level III will prepare all County, State and EPA reports and interact with governing agencies.

Our philosophy is built on the principles of integrity, fairness, collaboration, communication, and recognition for performance excellence. Meeting all performance standards leads to attracting and retaining a qualified workforce, provides opportunities for qualified team members, and contribute towards the ongoing success at Pueblo of Sandia today and in the future.  

 Essential Duties And Responsibilities

1. Coordinates, plans, and directs the lab operation of the system to ensure efficient compliance with the Clean Water Act (UIC Permit), Safe Drinking Water Act, and all applicable federal, state and local regulatory requirements.
2. Collection, analyses and preservation of water and wastewater samples for chemical and biological properties.
3. Prepares chemical agents.
4. The use and calibration of laboratory and field monitoring equipment, i.e., flow, turbidity, TSS, pH, chlorine and other monitoring and chemical feed equipment as required.
5. Maintains operating records, inspection reports, and EPA records.
6. Interacts with governing agencies.
7. Evaluates laboratory results and notifies Utility Operations Supervisor of required changes in process and procedures.
8. Cleans and maintains all laboratory equipment.
9. Purchases all lab supplies as needed.
10. Oversees all lab operations including utility operators performing lab functions.
11.  Revises QA Plan and lab procedures.
12.  Implement new procedures as necessary. 
13. Serves as primary Chain of Custody representative for Pueblo of Sandia wet utilities for reporting, sampling, and lab operation.
14. Drafting and finalizing CCR- Consumer Confidence Report annually.
15. Cross trains in the water / wastewater operation and maintenance. 
16. Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility for all team members and are expected to report to work based upon the assigned schedule each day in accordance with the Attendance Policy for Pueblo of Sandia.  

 Additional Responsibilities

1. Supports a single function and holds a position that does not supervise people but provides guidance to lower-level Team Members as needed. 
2. Functions as an advisor to management due to the complexity of the level of work performed. 
3. May hold current licenses, certifications, specialized education, and possess stipulated technical expertise as required.
4. Demonstrates advanced knowledge in all aspects of the specialized function. 
5. Performs work as a highly skilled individual contributor and considered a subject matter expert within the peer set, particularly with problem-solving.
6. Critical thinking and the ability to analyze issues, identify solutions, and implement them effectively.

 Key Performance Indicators

This position has Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) identified as a measurement of success.  KPI’s will be shared to all team members who work in this job title and feedback will be provided regarding the successful completion of the KPI’s as part of the performance review process.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

1. Collect and preserve samples, perform chemical and biological testing, EPA methods and procedures, laboratory equipment, calibrations and troubleshooting.
2. Ability to evaluate the laboratory results and make recommendations to process changes when required.
3. Must be familiar with all safety procedures required in conducting the duties described above.
4. Must be able to review and comprehend necessary updates to computer equipment and/or lab requirements.
5. Must be able to ensure lab obtains and/or maintains the Drinking Water Lab Certification
6. Knowledge of the general operating principles, practices and the maintenance of Water/Wastewater.
7. Knowledge of chemicals used in treating water/wastewater.
8. Knowledge of basic mathematics, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
9. Knowledge of basic chemistry principles related to water/wastewater treatment system operation.
10. Knowledge of County, State and Federal permits rules and regulations regarding water/wastewater treatment.
11. Knowledge and skill to interact with regulatory state, EPA and other governmental entities.

   Education And Experience  

Required

1. High School Diploma, GED certification or equivalent.
2. Bachelor’s degree is a closely related field.
3. Five (5) years’ experience working in water or wastewater lab operations with two of those years operating a lab.
4. Two (2) years supervisory experience.
5. Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted New Mexico Driver’s License.

Preferred

  Any related Water or Wastewater Certification.

Note:  Relevant work experience or education may be substituted to satisfy education and/or work experience

License/Certifications/Registrations

Required

1. Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted New Mexico Driver’s License.
2. The following licenses and/or certifications are required prior to the employment start date:
3. Wastewater Lab Tech. III (required if candidate lacks a Bachelors’ degree)

Preferred

1. Any related Water or Wastewater Certification.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The following selected physical activities are required to perform the essential functions of this position

Physical Requirement

Description

Finger Dexterity

Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.

Grasping

Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

Hearing

Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.

Reaching

Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Seeing

The ability to perceive the nature of objects by the eye.

Walking

Job requirements include, in the performance of duties, walking throughout the work area, on various work surfaces throughout internal or external locations.

Sitting

Particularly for sustained periods of time.

Standing

Particularly for sustained periods of time.

Stooping

Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.

Talking

Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Working Conditions Required

1. Work is performed indoors and outdoors. Outside work is subject to temperature extremes and inclement weather conditions.
2. Work hours subject to change with overtime work required.
3. Subject to intermittent noise and vibration factors.
4. Subject to unpleasant odors, fumes dust and mist.
5. Work is conducted primarily during daylight hours except during emergencies.
6. Work is performed on even or uneven terrain, while collecting samples and performing required testing.
7. Wildlife (coyotes, rattle snakes, dogs etc.)
8. Work in tight spaces for long periods of time
9. Subject to hazards which may cause personal bodily harm; smoke; diseases; cuts bruises, burns, common cold, influenza, dust, odors and elevated noise levels.
10. Tasks may be performed on uneven, inclined, hard and soft carpeted floors, cement structures and surfaces.
11. Duties may involve walking, standing for long periods of time, sitting and crouching.