City of Fond du Lac is accepting applications for the position of a part-time Laboratory Analyst in the Wastewater Treatment Plant. This part-time position will provide quantitative and qualitative laboratory analysis of the Fond du Lac Regional Wastewater Facility waste streams, industries, sanitary districts and waste haulers ensuring all requirements and permit limits established by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Agency are being met and industries, sanitary districts and waste haulers are billed appropriately according to discharges.
Various duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: sample setup and analysis including total phosphorus, total suspended solids, ammonia, BOD, fecal coliform, nitrates, alkalinity, volatile acids, transmittance, and pH; laboratory maintenance, including but not limited to instrument calibration(s), limit(s) of detection and quantitation, lab inventory, bench sheet preparation, solution prep and standardization and writing and revising SOP’s as applicable; analysis, entry, organization and maintenance of all data obtained along with mathematical calculations on all data generated; plant and industrial sampling including confined space entry; gas detector maintenance; software management and training of Hach/WIMS data entry software; completing DMR and Sludge Reports.
Requirements include graduation from a four-year college program in chemistry or related science, with two -five years’ of chemical lab experience or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. Proficiency with computers and Microsoft applications, CPR/First Aid certified, confined space certified, current wastewater operator license, and continued education through the DNR and WWOA training sessions is desirable. Scheduled hours include rotating weekend work and rotating holidays.
The City of Fond du Lac offers a benefit package including health and life insurance. Starting salary will range from $25.63 – $29.29/hr based upon qualifications. Applications reviewed upon receipt.
If you are interested in this excellent opportunity, please submit a City application found at https://www.fdl.wi.gov/hr/job-opportunities/ or a detailed resume and cover letter describing your interest and experience as it relates directly to this position to Jackie Braatz – jbraatz@fdl.wi.gov.
Equal Opportunity Employer