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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
WATER QUALITY TECHNICIAN
SANITATION
Open: March 15, 2018
Closing: April 13, 2018 @ 3:00 p.m.
Primary Function:
Responsible to perform required Water Quality tasks in and at homes/businesses on the Red Lake Public Drinking Water Systems as well as homes on individual wells within the reservation boundaries. Reports to Director, full-time position with benefits, salary; $16.00 hourly.
Essential Responsibilities & Duties:
• Water Sampling/Testing
• Data Collection and Recording
• Water Information Specialist
• Instruction and Procedural help in Well Disinfection
• Well Head Inspection
• In-home Water Treatment System Maintenance
• Septic Inspections
• Communications with Public on best Practices and Troubleshooting Softener and Point-of-Use Filtration Systems
• All other tasks as assigned
Qualifications:
• Valid Class D MN Driver's License and clean driving record
• An Associate Degree in Chemistry, Biology or closely related field
• One (1) year experience performing routine laboratory tests in a chemical, bacteriological or public health laboratory
• Ability to effectively communicate (Oral/Written) with the public and other employees
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions on procedures and primacy recommendations on sampling/testing, safety, etc.
• Excellent Math and Computer Skills
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience to properly sample and closely follow protocols/instructions
• Experience to project a professional appearance and adequately communicate homeowner instruction on testing follow-up, risks associated with specific contaminants, and existing practices and steps already occurring to ensure their drinking water safety
• Ability to operate a phone, computer, and other general office equipment
• Experience in Water Test Kits
• Work weekends and holidays, be on call and respond to calls during non-work hours
• Occasionally would work in high, precarious places and will be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme heat/cold
• Lift objects ranging from 10-50+ pounds
• Employment contingent upon successfully passing Pre-Employment Drug/Alcohol Test and Background Check
TO APPLY: Applications and copies of certificates/diplomas accepted at Government Center – Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 546, Red Lake, MN 56671 – Phone: (218) 679-1847.
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