Environmental Tech I, Environmental Services

The City of Alexandria, LA is hiring an Environmental Tech I for the Environmental Services Department. This role involves technical laboratory tasks, including chemical and bacteriological testing of wastewater and water quality. Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, or Chemistry. The position offers a salary range of $40,158.77 - $48,181.85 and includes a comprehensive benefits package. The job requires field investigations and is not remote.
Environmental Tech I, Environmental Services

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Annual Salary Range: $40,158.77 - $48,181.85 Grade: 24

The City of Alexandria is seeking professional individuals to begin a career in the Environmental Services Department, located in the heart of Central Louisiana to perform technical laboratory tasks in the chemical and bacteriological testing of wastewater, pretreatment, water quality and electric production discharge to monitor pollution control measures.

Benefits:

The City of Alexandria offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical insurance, dental and vision, short/long term disability, group and dependent life insurance, sick and vacation leave, 11 paid holidays, EAP, tuition reimbursement, wellness clinic for employees and their dependents. Retirement benefits include the City of Alexandria’s Retirement System, and a voluntary deferred compensation supplemental retirement plan.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Collects samples of plant outfall and in-plant samples, partially treated wastewater, sludge and other by-products.

· Performs routine and technical chemical and microbiological analysis on drinking water, wastewater and various samples; conducts various analytical pollution control tests; monitors and implements quality controls for all testing procedures.

· Prepares technical reports and environmental impact reports based on the analysis and evaluation of scientific data secured during inspections, investigations, monitoring and surveillance activities; updates electronic files; prepares and processes paperwork and reports as required by department policy and procedure.

· Conducts field investigations involving permit enforcement activities.

· Utilizes basic office equipment and various technical equipment to include a microtox analyzer, AQ2 discreet analyzer, DO meters, pH meter, conductivity meter, total residual chlorine meter, spectrophotometer, solid phase extraction apparatus, ISCO portable samplers and related technical equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry or related field required. Previous training or laboratory experience in chemical or biological analysis preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment for this classification. Must obtain Drinking Water Analysis certification and maintain throughout employment. Must obtain Class IV Wastewater Treatment and Collection certifications within five (5) years of hire.

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week; Subject to 24 hr. call and weekends.

Accepting applications: May 21 – June 4, 2025, by 11:59 p.m. or the first 50 applications, whichever comes first

This examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, a performance test or any combination thereof deemed necessary to adequately screen and rank applicants. Examination notices will be sent out via email with a testing date, time, and location. Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their previous training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification.

Must include copies of driver’s license, diploma, GED, DD214, degree, etc. with application.

APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM/CAREERS/ALEXANDRIALA

Civil Service Department

Ph. (318)449-5077or (318)449-5030 Fax (318)449-5232, Email: civilservice@cityofalex.com

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer