What are the responsibilities and job description for the BioWatch Program Field Technician position at EP ENERGY?
Requirements
MOS Code: None
Education and Experience: Associate's Degree or higher in Biology, Environmental Science, Public Health, Homeland Security, Emergency Management, Laboratory Science or related field; or 30 hours of college credits in science, public health, homeland security or related field, plus one (1) year of experience in field-based studies, field data collection, scientific research, public health and safety, or a related field.
Licenses and Certificates: Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state by date of appointment.
General Purpose
Under general supervision, performs basic aspects of BioWatch filter preparation, installation, collection, transportation, and documentation of environmental air-monitoring filters. Supports public health surveillance efforts through adherence to federal, state, and local program network requirements.
Typical Duties
Perform field and office duties related to the day-to-day operation of the City's BioWatch program network. Involves: Prepare, install, inspect, collect, and transport BioWatch filters in accordance with established protocols and schedules. Operate and maintain BioWatch sampling equipment and associated monitoring devices. Follow all BioWatch Program Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), quality assurance requirements, and chain-of-custody procedures. Accurately document sampling activities, equipment inspections, maintenance records, and field observations using electronic and manual reporting systems. Conduct routine equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs as trained. Assist with inventory management, equipment calibration, and supply tracking. Support emergency response activities and special operations related to biological surveillance and public health preparedness. Maintain security and confidentiality of sensitive program information and monitoring locations. Prepare reports and maintain records related to sampling activities and program operations.
Administrative duties. Involves organizing and maintaining equipment, supplies, and program records. Assist with data entry, report preparation, and document management. Coordinate with laboratory personnel, program partners, and designated monitoring site representatives. Perform other related duties as assigned.
General Information
For complete job specification, click here.
Note: This is an unclassified contract position. Employment is predicated on continuation of state/federal funding.
Note: This advertisement will be utilized to fill both part-time and full-time positions.
Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of applications have been received.
Note: Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts, and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.
A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.
To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.
Determined by agreement
01
Please select the option that best describes your education and experience level.
Do you have a valid USA driver's license? If so, what type of driver's license do you have?
Select which of the following shift(s) you are interested in:
Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Have you had your diploma, transcripts, degree or other required documents translated and evaluated by an agency of NACES?
Candidates will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application and the completeness of the responses to the Supplemental Questions. The following will disqualify you from moving forward in the recruitment process. -Failure to fully detail all work experience and job duties. -Failure to fully detail all lead, supervisory and managerial experience and duties if required. -Overlapping dates of work experience. -Copying and pasting directly from the job specification. -Responses referring to your résumé.
MOS Code: None
Education and Experience: Associate's Degree or higher in Biology, Environmental Science, Public Health, Homeland Security, Emergency Management, Laboratory Science or related field; or 30 hours of college credits in science, public health, homeland security or related field, plus one (1) year of experience in field-based studies, field data collection, scientific research, public health and safety, or a related field.
Licenses and Certificates: Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state by date of appointment.
General Purpose
Under general supervision, performs basic aspects of BioWatch filter preparation, installation, collection, transportation, and documentation of environmental air-monitoring filters. Supports public health surveillance efforts through adherence to federal, state, and local program network requirements.
Typical Duties
Perform field and office duties related to the day-to-day operation of the City's BioWatch program network. Involves: Prepare, install, inspect, collect, and transport BioWatch filters in accordance with established protocols and schedules. Operate and maintain BioWatch sampling equipment and associated monitoring devices. Follow all BioWatch Program Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), quality assurance requirements, and chain-of-custody procedures. Accurately document sampling activities, equipment inspections, maintenance records, and field observations using electronic and manual reporting systems. Conduct routine equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs as trained. Assist with inventory management, equipment calibration, and supply tracking. Support emergency response activities and special operations related to biological surveillance and public health preparedness. Maintain security and confidentiality of sensitive program information and monitoring locations. Prepare reports and maintain records related to sampling activities and program operations.
Administrative duties. Involves organizing and maintaining equipment, supplies, and program records. Assist with data entry, report preparation, and document management. Coordinate with laboratory personnel, program partners, and designated monitoring site representatives. Perform other related duties as assigned.
General Information
For complete job specification, click here.
Note: This is an unclassified contract position. Employment is predicated on continuation of state/federal funding.
Note: This advertisement will be utilized to fill both part-time and full-time positions.
Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of applications have been received.
Note: Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts, and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.
A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.
To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.
Determined by agreement
01
Please select the option that best describes your education and experience level.
- Associate's Degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Public Health, Homeland Security, Emergency Management, Laboratory Science or related field
- 30 hours of college credits in science, public health, homeland security or related field, plus one (1) year of experience in field-based studies, field data collection, scientific research, public health and safety, or a related field.
- None of the above
Do you have a valid USA driver's license? If so, what type of driver's license do you have?
- Texas Class A - CDL or equivalent from another state.
- Texas Class B - CDL or equivalent from another state.
- Texas Class C or equivalent from another state.
- No, I do not have a valid driver's license.
Select which of the following shift(s) you are interested in:
- Part-Time
- Full-Time
Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Have you had your diploma, transcripts, degree or other required documents translated and evaluated by an agency of NACES?
- Yes, it has been translated and certified and I can provide documentation upon a job offer.
- No, I have not had my degree translated and certified.
- N/A - my degree is from an accredited U.S. university or college.
Candidates will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application and the completeness of the responses to the Supplemental Questions. The following will disqualify you from moving forward in the recruitment process. -Failure to fully detail all work experience and job duties. -Failure to fully detail all lead, supervisory and managerial experience and duties if required. -Overlapping dates of work experience. -Copying and pasting directly from the job specification. -Responses referring to your résumé.
- I acknowledge I have read and understand the above information.
- Required Question