Water Quality Chemist

Disclaimer: This LinkedIn posting is an advertisement for a position at Ute Water Conservation District, shared by RMWQAA. RMWQAA does not review or screen applicants. Interested candidates must apply directly using the link provided below, following the instructions outlined in the official posting. Applicants are responsible for ensuring their materials are submitted through the appropriate channel so they can be properly received and reviewed by the Ute Water Conservation District. Thank you!Full description and application instructions below (under Water Quality Chemist position):https://www.utewater.org/careersWater Quality ChemistPosition SummaryThe District is recruiting for a full-time Water Quality Chemist to join the Water Treatment Laboratory Department under the supervision of the Laboratory Manager. Responsibilities include performing professional-level chemical and bacteriological water quality duties and responsibilities to support the water quality laboratory programs in pursuit of the District’s objectives.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe following essential job functions are illustrative only and are not intended to be all-inclusive. Duties may be modified, added, or deleted at the discretion of management.Perform sampling and analysis in accordance with the District’s Monitoring Plan and Colorado Primary Drinking Water Regulations.Perform professional-level chemical, bacteriological, and physical water quality analyses in support of laboratory and treatment programs.Operate laboratory instruments and equipment with accuracy and precision, including GC, GC/MS, IC, ICP-MS, and TOC analyzers.Conduct testing using approved EPA and Standard Methods, including but not limited to EPA 524.3, 552.2, 300.0, 200.8, and SM 5310.Produce compliance and special-purpose analytical data to support District efforts.Perform complex chemical, mathematical, and statistical calculations to evaluate analytical results and identify potential problems.Conduct and pass required proficiency exams annually to ensure valid Laboratory certification.Prepare for and participate in CDPHE Laboratory audits and Sanitary Surveys as required.Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of sampling, analytical results, investigations, customer complaints, and corrective actions.Assist the Laboratory Manager with daily laboratory operations.