The Town of Flower Mound is excited to offer a SIGN ON BONUS of $1,500 at the time of hire. Apply Now!! 
Performs various laboratory tests on water and wastewater samples.•Collects and analyzes wastewater samples to determine the effectiveness of the wastewater treatment process; collects and analyzes wastewater samples required by regulatory agency permits; collects samples for bacteriological analysis required by regulatory agencies; and collects and analyzes other water or wastewater samples considered necessary by the immediate supervisor.
•Performs various laboratory tests including Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD), Total Suspended Solids (TSS), Dissolved Oxygen (DO), Ammonia/Nitrogen, and e. coli.
•Collects, documents, calculates, and generates required reports of laboratory data, and all other applicable information necessary to meet Town, state, and federal reporting guidelines.
•Acts as the Town's liaison with regulatory agencies in matters concerning the laboratory, as directed by immediate supervisor.
•Operates and maintains laboratory equipment in accordance with equipment manufacturers and regulatory agencies recommended guidelines.
•Reports all problems, deviations, unfamiliar situations, and safety hazards to immediate supervisor.
•Adheres to all rules and regulations pertaining to regulatory permits issued by the Environmental Protection Agency, Texas Department of Health, and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
•Maintains an inventory of supplies, equipment, chemicals, etc.
•Answers questions of the general public concerning water quality and directs other inquiries to the appropriate department.
•Adheres to personnel, safety, and departmental policies and procedures.
•Assists coworkers as needed.
•Performs other duties as assigned.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
•A High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is required.
•Must obtain and maintain a Class "C" Wastewater Operator Certification from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) within 18 months of employment with the Town.
•Must have a valid Texas Driver's License and driving record must be in compliance with Town policy.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
•Two (2) or more years of experience as a wet lab analyst is required.
•Experience in wastewater analysis is preferred.
Must submit to and pass a post-offer, non-regulated drug test and thorough background checks (including criminal history).KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:
•Experience in wastewater analysis is preferred.
•Must have a general working knowledge of water and wastewater treatment plant facilities and of the principles of operation for an activated sludge treatment process.
•Must have excellent knowledge of chemistry, chemicals, chemical hygiene, reactions, safety requirements, and first aid; and testing equipment (such as microscopes, dissolved oxygen meters, pH meters, analytical balances, etc.).
•Must have good hand/eye coordination to operate equipment.
•Must be able to work evenings and weekends, as needed.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
•Must be able to write, talk, hear, see, and read.
•Must be able to perform strenuous physical activities to include lifting, pushing, pulling, heavy objects up to 100 lbs. to include chemical containers, compressors, lab equipment, and concrete;
•Must be able to work indoors, outdoors, in confined spaces, in trenches, on level, slippery, sloping, unstable, and muddy terrain, and under noisy conditions; and work in adverse environmental conditions to include hazardous conditions including mechanical, electrical, fume odor, dust/mist, chemical, and toxic waste hazards and other solid waste substances.
•Must be able to stand for extended periods and climb stairs and ladders to collect samples.