Water Quality Technician I - II

Why join GBRA?

· Competitive salary

· Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance at no cost to employee

· Texas County & District Retirement system matched 2:1 at retirement

· Vacation and sick leave

· Paid Holidays

· 100% company-paid training

· License incentive program

· Educational assistance program

· Safety boot program

· Employee wellness program with gym reimbursement

· Employee recognition events

· Exclusive employee perks & discounts

FLSA STATUS:  Non-Exempt    

PAY RANGE: WQT I - $35,778.00 - $59,629.00 WQT II - $41,144.00 - $68,573.00  

REPORTS TO:  Water Quality Program Supervisor 

WORK LOCATION:  Seguin, Texas    

SUMMARY  

As part of the Water Quality department, this individual is responsible for completing water quality monitoring tasks, including collecting samples per the water quality monitoring schedule, conducting biological assessments, entering data, and providing administrative support.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES   

WQT I  

• Complete sample collection in accordance with the monitoring schedule and assist with stream bioassessments, following project-specific Quality Assurance Project Plans.  
• Clerical duties such as data entry, reports, invoices, and filing; maintaining and retrieving documents, equipment information, and records; answering phone calls, taking messages, calling project partners and vendors.  
• Assemble, maintain, clean, calibrate, store, and record data for field equipment.  
• Adhere to safety practices and policies as described in the GBRA safety manual.  
• Restock water-quality sample bottles, calibration reagents, etc., as needed.  
• Assist in the preparation of various reports, give presentations, etc.  
• Maintain appearance; comply with GBRA policies and procedures at all times.  
• Perform other work as assigned.  

WQT II  

• All duties and responsibilities of WQT I.   
• Serve as Quality Assurance Officer, manage quality assurance documents.  
• Perform data analysis and assist in producing technical reports. 

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES  

WQT I  

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications.  
• Must be able to interpret and follow written field procedures, SOPs, and plan and perform precise measurements accordingly.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers, customers, vendors, and auditors.  
• Must be available to work typical work-week hours, some evenings may be required. 
• Overnight travel to GBRA seminars and operating divisions is occasionally required.  
• Must be able to swim.  

WQT II  

• All knowledge/skills/abilities of WQT I.  
• Ability to assess current SOPs and identify improvements when needed.   
• Experience in quality assurance/quality control, QA document management.   
• Prior knowledge of Surface Water Quality Monitoring Procedures.   

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES  

WQT II  

• Knowledge of aquatic macroinvertebrate and/or nekton identification.   
• Statistical analysis experience, including familiarity with R, SAS, or other statistical packages.   

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS  

Education: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Natural or Physical Science.  

Certifications/Licenses: 

• Valid Texas Driver’s License and ability to remain insurable under GBRA’s vehicle liability policy.  
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.  

EXPERIENCE  

WQT I  

At least one year of work experience.  Previous water-quality fieldwork or some laboratory work is preferred.  

WQT II  

Three years of relevant work experience.   

MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES  

No. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

The physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

Possess physical strength to lift 40 pounds overhead; possess hand-eye coordination, finger dexterity, depth perception, and color vision to work effectively with sampling and monitoring equipment. Operate a motor vehicle. Communicate effectively with customers, clients, and auditors both orally and in writing. Ability to walk repeatedly up and down creek and riverbanks, typical of the Texas hill country, Post Oak Savannah, and Coastal Plains, while carrying sampling and/or monitoring equipment.   

Employees must wear protective footwear in compliance with the ANSI or ASTM standard.  New employees are provided with footwear that complies with the ANSI or ASTM standard.  Replacement footwear is provided annually for qualifying employees.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

Work is performed both indoors (40% of job tasks) and outdoors (60% of job tasks). Fieldwork/outdoor work is required.