Knowledge of:

• Laboratory methods and procedures
• Use and care of laboratory equipment 
• Sampling and testing procedures
• Characteristics of chemical and bacteriological elements in water and wastewater
• Chemical quantitative and qualitative analyses 
• General operation and use of computers, automated equipment and application software used for laboratory work 
• Acceptable safety standards in laboratory work and safe work practices.
• Laws, regulations, and standards pertaining to water quality control 
• Advanced and specialized laboratory analytical and research methods and techniques
• Purposes, use and operation of specialized laboratory testing equipment 
• Principles of quality control and quality assurance 
• Principles of supervision and employee training 
• Concepts and practices utilized to ensure adherence to safety and health standards.

Ability to:

• Analyze and interpret the results of laboratory testing 
• Keep records and prepare accurate reports of laboratory activities 
• Read, write, and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory performance 
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others 
• Operate motor vehicles 
• Operate motorized boats 
• Work with the laboratory information system and computer software 
• Operate computers and peripheral equipment and utilize laboratory applications software 
• Work weekends, shift and holiday schedules.
• Conduct independent research 
• Evaluate the accuracy and status of test results
• Perform special research and analysis 
• Inspect, adjust, test, and make minor repairs to all types of laboratory equipment 
• Assist in the supervision, training, and direction of assigned laboratory staff.

Minimum Qualifications:
Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and ability is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the requisite knowledge and abilities would be:
Either: 1. Two years as a Environmental Laboratory Analyst in Sacramento County.
Or:2. Two years of progressively responsible environmental laboratory experience performing tests in chemical, bacteriological, or public health.Twenty-four (24) semester hours in college or university laboratory courses such as chemistry, physics, biology, or bacteriology.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to use hands to hold, shake, twist laboratory equipment during analysis; distinguish visually colors, shapes, sizes, and numbers, and distinguish visually measurements as small as millimeter and a milliliter. Some positions in this series require the ability to climb ladders and walk on sloped ground such as river levees carrying a variety of laboratory equipment; the use of contact lenses is prohibited in the laboratory.
License Requirements
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, Class C or higher, is required at the time of appointment.
Note: Failure to maintain the appropriate valid California Driver’s License may constitute cause for termination from the class in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4.
The probationary period for this classification is Six (6) months.

APPLICATION
 Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply.
 County of Sacramento
Department of Personnel Services
Employment Services Division
700 H Street, Room 4667
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service

Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.netInter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667
www.SacCountyJobs.net

• Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. 
• Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.
• Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
• A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
 Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response.
 
Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.

• Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
• Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.
• If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
• Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
• If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
• For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
• If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.

FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)
 All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.
 
This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.
 
All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
 Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) For information regarding County jobs:

• www.saccountyjobs.net