What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Technician D position at City of Los Angeles?
The Department of Water and Power has a City Transfer Opportunity for up to five
(5) Laboratory Technician D positions in the Water Quality Division, Water Quality Customer Care group.
Eligible candidates must currently be on a regular appointment to Laboratory Technician (7854).
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Collects and preserves water samples at various field locations and delivers to the Water Quality (WQ) Lab .
• Performs field inspections in response to customer WQ concerns including, but not limited to, testing for lead in Child Care Centers, schools, and commercial and residential sites.
• Prepares proper bottles and plans efficient driving routes to collect water quality samples .
• Performs field water quality analyses including, but not limited to, free and total chlorine, pH, temperature, and conductivity.
• Prepares written WQ inspection reports for customers. Provides explanations and instructions regarding WQ to internal and external customers as required.
• Answers WQ inquiries in-person, by phone, and/or email.
• Maintains written records, including field sheets and chain of custody forms .
• Logs samples and enters field data into Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Uses computer software such as Customer Care and Billing, Microsoft Office Suite, WOMS, LIMS, and LABWORKS to create, manage, and track customer field activity requests and to enter, retrieve, and search water analysis results resulting from WQ inspections.
• Performs daily Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) on field test equipment and maintains field QA/QC log book.
• Retrieves data and prepares reports on various water quality parameters and trends .
• Maintains assigned vehicle, personal protective equipment, and sample collection supplies for inspections.
• Performs back-up sampling work for other groups, special projects, and surveys including nitrification and outage events; validates field data collected by WQ Sample Collectors.
• Drives a Department-assigned vehicle . Responsible for keeping the vehicle clean, organized, and stocked with sampling supplies.
• A valid California Class C Driver's License is required and must be maintained during the course of employment in this position to collect and preserve water samples and deliver samples to the Water Quality Lab .
• Follows Equal Employment Opportunity and Safety policies.
• Performs other related duties as required .
• May work overtime, weekends, and holidays to meet operational needs.
Skills, knowledge, abilities and other qualifications by interview or other means, as specified :
• Knowledge of common water quality concerns in drinking water .
• Knowledge of general water chemistry .
• Ability to plan and conduct water quality investigations and surveys.
• Ability to communicate effectively and deal tactfully with external customers, co-workers, and others.
• Knowledge of drinking water sample collection procedures.
• Knowledge of field water quality analysis instrumentation .
• Knowledge of laboratory data management systems.
• Knowledge of office, field, and laboratory safety practices.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Please note that the LADWP Retirement Plan has changed. Prior to interviewing or accepting the job offer, we recommend that you review the information available on Tier 2 retirement at https://retirement.ladwp . com/at2retire . htm l .
How to apply
Interested candidates in the current civil service classification must submit a completed Departmental Application and resume to WQpersonnel@ladwp.com . CTO #26W-1087-236 and Position Title must be included in your application and in the email subject line.
Candidate selection will be based on the interview, which may include a performance test. A review of the employee's folder will be conducted. Due consideration will be given to the candidate's attendance record.
Respond By: Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number is received or by 4:00 P.M . on Thursday, October 29, 2026 , whichever is sooner.
Transfer
These positions are only available for City employees. Please do not respond if you do not currently work for the City of Los Angeles.
(5) Laboratory Technician D positions in the Water Quality Division, Water Quality Customer Care group.
Eligible candidates must currently be on a regular appointment to Laboratory Technician (7854).
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Collects and preserves water samples at various field locations and delivers to the Water Quality (WQ) Lab .
• Performs field inspections in response to customer WQ concerns including, but not limited to, testing for lead in Child Care Centers, schools, and commercial and residential sites.
• Prepares proper bottles and plans efficient driving routes to collect water quality samples .
• Performs field water quality analyses including, but not limited to, free and total chlorine, pH, temperature, and conductivity.
• Prepares written WQ inspection reports for customers. Provides explanations and instructions regarding WQ to internal and external customers as required.
• Answers WQ inquiries in-person, by phone, and/or email.
• Maintains written records, including field sheets and chain of custody forms .
• Logs samples and enters field data into Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Uses computer software such as Customer Care and Billing, Microsoft Office Suite, WOMS, LIMS, and LABWORKS to create, manage, and track customer field activity requests and to enter, retrieve, and search water analysis results resulting from WQ inspections.
• Performs daily Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) on field test equipment and maintains field QA/QC log book.
• Retrieves data and prepares reports on various water quality parameters and trends .
• Maintains assigned vehicle, personal protective equipment, and sample collection supplies for inspections.
• Performs back-up sampling work for other groups, special projects, and surveys including nitrification and outage events; validates field data collected by WQ Sample Collectors.
• Drives a Department-assigned vehicle . Responsible for keeping the vehicle clean, organized, and stocked with sampling supplies.
• A valid California Class C Driver's License is required and must be maintained during the course of employment in this position to collect and preserve water samples and deliver samples to the Water Quality Lab .
• Follows Equal Employment Opportunity and Safety policies.
• Performs other related duties as required .
• May work overtime, weekends, and holidays to meet operational needs.
Skills, knowledge, abilities and other qualifications by interview or other means, as specified :
• Knowledge of common water quality concerns in drinking water .
• Knowledge of general water chemistry .
• Ability to plan and conduct water quality investigations and surveys.
• Ability to communicate effectively and deal tactfully with external customers, co-workers, and others.
• Knowledge of drinking water sample collection procedures.
• Knowledge of field water quality analysis instrumentation .
• Knowledge of laboratory data management systems.
• Knowledge of office, field, and laboratory safety practices.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Please note that the LADWP Retirement Plan has changed. Prior to interviewing or accepting the job offer, we recommend that you review the information available on Tier 2 retirement at https://retirement.ladwp . com/at2retire . htm l .
How to apply
Interested candidates in the current civil service classification must submit a completed Departmental Application and resume to WQpersonnel@ladwp.com . CTO #26W-1087-236 and Position Title must be included in your application and in the email subject line.
Candidate selection will be based on the interview, which may include a performance test. A review of the employee's folder will be conducted. Due consideration will be given to the candidate's attendance record.
Respond By: Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number is received or by 4:00 P.M . on Thursday, October 29, 2026 , whichever is sooner.
Transfer
These positions are only available for City employees. Please do not respond if you do not currently work for the City of Los Angeles.