Water Quality Analyst - WW Treatment; Port Arthur, TX

Water Quality Analyst - WW Treatment (Port Arthur, TX)

SALARY: $28.6999 - $35.5112, Hourly (DOE&Q) NON-EXEMPT

OPENING DATE: 10/14/2025

CLOSING DATE: 10/20/2025, Open Continuous until Filled

JOB SUMMARY

To perform a variety of chemical and bacteriological tests in the analysis of wastewater according to standard methods and procedures; and to ensure plant laboratory compliance with State and Federal guidelines.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

• Receives direction from the Treatment Plant Superintendent.
• May exercise functional and technical supervision over maintenance staff.

IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform a variety of chemical, biological, and bacteriological qualitative and quantitative tests of pretreatment and wastewater samples; analyze test results and develop recommendations to better control treatment plant processes and increase plant efficiency within State and Federal guidelines.
• Collect and test samples of influent, effluent, receiving waters, sludge and other samples to ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations.
• Prepare chemicals, bacteriological media, stains and standard test solutions.
• Perform inspections of industrial discharges; calibrate wastewater monitoring equipment; conduct laboratory analyses of industrial waste discharges.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of tests conducted and their results; prepare reports for State and Federal agencies; assist in completing special technical reports.
• Perform mathematical calculations and statistical analyses for test results.
• Clean and maintain laboratory, equipment and instruments; maintain inventory of supplies and inventory records.
• Compile and enter plant and test data into computer system; prepare monthly reports concerning wastewater treatment.
• Conduct special examinations and analyses to assist with plant problems and studies; conduct specialized chemical and biological studies as assigned.

Other Important

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain quality control of laboratory procedures and equipment; perform plant instrumentation checks including refrigerators and incubators.
• May participate in a variety of travel between various city facilities and other related external business and government agencies which may include collecting and delivering mail and collecting supplies and payroll checks.
• May schedule various plant testing activities.
• Perform computerized analyzer evaluation to test for treatment plant toxicity.
• May attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of water and wastewater treatment operations.
• Compose and prepare various memorandums and correspondence as necessary.
• May order and maintain supplies and other related materials; prepare payment for supplies as necessary.
• Oversee tours performed in the water treatment plant; provide information involving laboratory procedures, analysis and reporting.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

State and Environmental Protection Agency regulations governing wastewater treatment processes.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of modern chemistry, bacteriology and microbiology as applied to wastewater treatment and analysis.
• Mathematics, as used to analyze test results and perform a variety of analyses in water and wastewater treatment.
• Analytical laboratory procedures; safety precautions in a laboratory setting. Basic record keeping and report techniques.
• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, regulations and codes.
• Methods and procedures for collection and storage of samples.
• General principles and procedures of wastewater treatment and collection. Modern office equipment including computers and related programming.

Ability to:

• Perform a variety of chemical and biological laboratory tests.
• Use standard laboratory testing and analysis equipment.
• Interpret Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Learn to recognize wastewater treatment problems during analysis of test results.
• Keep detailed records accurately and neatly.
• Assemble data and prepare detailed and clear reports.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Maintain effective audio‑visual discrimination and perception needed for:
  • making observations
  • reading and writing
  • operating assigned equipment including computers
  • communicating with others.
• Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of:
  • making sound decisions
  • analyzing and interpreting various statistical data
  • calculating mathematical equations
  • demonstrating intellectual capabilities.
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following:
  • walking, standing or sitting for extended periods of time
  • lifting and moving moderately heavy materials
  • operating assigned equipment.
• Effectively deal with personal danger which may include exposure to:
  • hazardous and toxic chemicals and materials
  • high workplaces.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain…