Tucson, Arizona, United States
Onsite
Job Type: Classified
Job Classification: 5696 - Laboratory Technician
Salary Grade: 8
Pay Range
Hiring Range: $23.98 - $28.19 Per Hour
Pay Range: $23.98 - $32.39 Per Hour
Range Explanation:
Pima County Wastewater Reclamation Department is seeking two talented Laboratory Technicians to assist our Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Laboratory team. If you have experience in laboratory analysis or a bachelor's degree in science (chemistry, biology, environmental science, or similar), we can use your skills to assist us in protecting human health and the environment. We have a state-of-the-art environmental laboratory here in Pima County. Typical work assignments include collecting samples from water reclamation facilities and analysis of water samples by methods, including titration, spectroscopy, gravimetric, and others.
Work hours are 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The lab operates 365 days a year. Working some holidays, weekends, and other schedule changes are required.
If this sounds interesting to you, come and join our team!
Essential Functions:
As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biology, microbiology, environmental science or a closely related field as defined by the department head AND two (2) years of experience performing standard laboratory tests or instrumental laboratory analyses.
(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted)
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):
Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.
Supplemental Information:
Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record.
Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Pima County determines whether a position is eligible for visa sponsorship at the time of recruitment. Eligibility is based on the requirements of the position and applicable laws and regulations. Not all positions with Pima County are eligible for visa sponsorship. This position will require a post-job offer physical and/or drug screen.
Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position. Movement - reaching, standing, walking, grasping, fine motor movement; Audio - speaking in person; Mental Effort - Analytical thinking, using effective verbal communication, handling stress and emotion, concentrating on tasks, remembering names, examining and observing details, remembering details, making decisions, adjusting to change, staying organized, using math/calculations, problem solving, multitasking, making connections between facts, calibrating precise measurements; Visual - distinguishing colors; Performance Requirements - working as scheduled, arriving on time, maintaining stamina during the workday, meeting deadlines, working effectively with coworkers, working with others on a team, writing, keyboard/typing, operating office equipment and/or copiers. Exposures - indoors, water/liquid. Frequently required to lift, push or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by the position.
EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.