Technical Specialist - Water Quality (Health Services)

Position Summary  

Works under the general supervision of an assigned supervisor to perform technical work in chemical, biological, bacteriological or engineering aspects of scientific and technical activities in the water pollution field. 

Pay Grade: 48  

Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education  

Minimum Qualifications 

• Two (2) years of technical experience as an environmental monitor, environmental sampler, or environmentalist; AND 
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in environmental health, chemistry, physics, biology, microbiology, or a closely related field; OR 
• An equivalent combination of related education and/or experience. 
• Experience in performing chemical, biological or engineering aspects of scientific and/or technical activities is preferred.  
• PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED. 

Duties and Responsibilities   

• Enforces as well as maintains a working knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations as they apply to wellhead and groundwater protection. 
• Enforces groundwater rules and regulations to ensure compliance with the Shelby County Well Construction Code and issues written notices of violation that will address specific problems encountered during an inspection, as well as a resolution for the problem. 
• Investigates violations of the Shelby County Well Construction Code as the code relates to the construction and maintenance of wells throughout Shelby County, then initiates enforcement actions taken by the Water Quality Branch. 
• Develops accurate, up-to-date computerized database files on activities, survey results, inspections, and data generated by well surveys, as well as updating this file on a daily basis. 
• Conducts water well inspections. 
• Collects well water samples for water testing. 
• Issues permits for quasi-public water wells. 
• Evaluates septic tank applications and performs site inspections to verify that all siting criteria are met for the proper installation of a sewage disposal system. 
• Performs other related duties as required or directed. 

KSAs 

• Knowledge of the basic sciences, including geology, is applicable to the assigned position. 
• Ability to understand and interpret laws, rules and regulations pertaining to groundwater protection. 
• Ability to discuss water quality problems with fellow workers, superiors, private and public individuals. 
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely in a professional manner with co-workers and the public. 
• Ability to understand and interpret laws, rules and regulations pertaining to groundwater protection. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Geographic Information System (GIS), or comparable county systems. 

Special Requirements 

• Must possess and maintain a valid Tennessee driver's license or secure one by the date of employment. 
• Must have daily access to an operable automobile and meet county requirements for automobile insurance on the date of employment. 
• Must be able to travel within Shelby County as required. 

Physical Requirements 

• Must be able to walk over uneven terrain to locate abandoned water wells or for water sample collection.  
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs. of water samples from vehicles to the laboratory. 
• Must be able to climb stairs with water samples to the fourth (4th) floor storage.  
• Ability to see and locate water wells. 
• Must be able to work in all types of weather.  

Disclaimer 

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.