Part-Time Water Sample Collector

Position: Part-Time Water Sample Collector

Location: Fort Belvoir, Virginia

Reports To: Water Quality Program Manager

Position Summary

I-2-I Solutions is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Water Sampling Technician to collect drinking-water samples at Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

The technician will perform monthly and quarterly sampling at designated locations, complete field measurements, maintain chain-of-custody documentation, and prepare samples for delivery to the laboratory. Additional repeat or emergency sampling may occasionally be required.

Essential Duties

• Collect drinking-water samples for Total Coliform, HPC, TTHM, and HAA5 testing
• Perform field measurements for free chlorine, total chlorine, pH, and water temperature
• Follow approved sampling procedures, including disinfecting and flushing sample taps
• Label samples and complete field forms and chain-of-custody documents accurately
• Store samples in coolers and deliver or prepare them for timely laboratory transport
• Report damaged sampling ports, low chlorine levels, or other unusual conditions
• Perform repeat sampling following a positive test result when requested
• Maintain sampling equipment, meters, coolers, and supplies in clean working condition
• Coordinate sampling visits with I-2-I Solutions and Fort Belvoir personnel
  
  

Work Schedule

• Monthly: Routine drinking-water sampling
• Quarterly: Disinfection by-product sampling
• As needed: Additional, repeat, quality-control, or emergency sampling
  
  

Routine sampling is generally performed Monday through Wednesday during normal weekday business hours. Some emergency assignments may require availability within 24 hours.

Qualifications

• Previous water-sampling, environmental, laboratory, or specimen-collection experience preferred
• Ability to follow written sampling instructions and prevent sample contamination
• Strong attention to detail and accurate recordkeeping
• Comfortable using portable water-quality meters
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to lift and carry coolers and sampling equipment
• Must be a U.S. citizen and must be able to successfully pass an NCIC Level III background check and meet all Fort Belvoir site-access requirements.
• Must have a REAL ID or other acceptable federal identification
  
  

Preferred Background

• Water Quality Technician
• Environmental Technician
• Laboratory Technician or Specimen Collection Technician
• Sterile Processing Technician
• Dental Assistant or Dental Hygienist
• Military biomedical, preventive medicine, or environmental health experience
  
  

Employment Type

Part-time, as-needed field position. Hours will vary based on the contract sampling schedule and any requested retesting.

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