WWW Water Quality Assurance Analyst- Department of Public Works

Salary Range:

$62,698 - $97,324 / Annually

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Job Summary:

A Water Quality Assurance Analyst is responsible for providing the coordination of quality assurance/quality control measures and comprehensive training to assure Citys compliance with the Safe Drinking Act and Clean Water Act with respect to laboratory analysis and field sampling operations.

Employees receive general supervision from a technical manager. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek that may include occasional evening work. Work is performed in an office and requires minimal to no physical exertion.

Minimum Qualifications:

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

Education: Have a Bachelors degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university.

AND

Experience: Have three years of experience related to regulatory compliance, quality control and data management, and water and wastewater treatment processes.

OR

Equivalency Notes: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates: Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license and eligible to obtain a Baltimore City drivers permit. PROVISIONAL DRIVERS LICENSE OR LEARNER PERMITS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.

NOTE: YOU MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR VALID DRIVERS LICENSE WITH APPLICATION AT TIME OF APPLYING.

**APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration. **

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of State of Maryland policies, procedures, codes and general practices, including knowledge of occupational hazards and the necessity for adherence to safety precautions.
• Knowledge of applicable EPA and state regulations, specifically in reference to the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act.
• Skill in performing comprehensive program evaluation, statistical and data analysis.
• Knowledge of basic sciences, including chemistry; biology; and water and wastewater treatment processes.
• Basic knowledge of equipment used in laboratories and field sampling.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with others.
• Subject to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions that include exposure to extreme cold and/or hot temperatures.
• Knowledge of modern office methods and procedures, computer equipment, filing systems, business letter and report writing techniques.
• Knowledge of record keeping principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of principles of supervision, training, task and performance evaluation.
• Ability to effectively communicate with the public, vendors, contractors and City staff, written and oral.
• Ability to perform technical operational work.
• Ability to make independent judgment with speed and accuracy.
• Ability to compile and prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.
• Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner.
• Ability to collect, compile, analyze and interpret operational and technical information and data in an effective manner.
• Ability to conduct operational and organization studies and make recommendations for improvements.

Additional Information

Background Check

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.

Probation

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-months.

Eligibility

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.

Education Accreditation

Applicants education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.

Selection Process

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

Examination Process

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

Your Recruiter: (Katrina Bayton)

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Katrina Bayton, Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Specialist II via email at Katrina.Bayton1@baltimorecity.gov .

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.

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