Water treatment methodology.

Applicable federal and state Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) regulations.

Monitoring and reporting requirements of the California State Water Resource Control Board Division of Drinking Water and the Regional Water Quality Control Board.

Principles and practices of scheduling and tracking work assignments.

Research methods.

Quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques.

Report and letter writing.

Effective customer service techniques.

 

 

Research and interpret technical information.

Coordinate work and project activities with various customers.

Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports.

Research and develop policies and procedures in response to changing water regulations.

Develop work tracking and data recordkeeping systems.

Interpret and apply federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.

Work independently and exercise independent judgment.

Follow written and oral instructions.

Navigate through the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems (SCADA) and computerized maintenance management information system (CMMIS).
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Prepare and present effective oral and written presentations.

Provide effective customer service.

Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with City employees and the general public.

 

 

Using a personal computer and applicable software applications.

Managing concurrent tasks and assignments.

 

 

Level I: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science or a closely related field. One year of recent, paid work experience performing administrative and analytical duties in water resources or a related water industry. Experience working in a water treatment plant is desirable.

 

Level II: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science or a closely related field. Two years of recent, paid work experience performing administrative and analytical duties in water resources or a related water industry, including one year of experience in water quality analysis or regulatory compliance monitoring and reporting in a water industry.

 

After one year of current, paid work experience with the City of Santa Monica, a Water Quality Analyst I may be appointed to a Water Quality Analyst II upon meeting the minimum qualifications of the Water Quality Analyst II and with the recommendation of the appointing authority.

 

Level I: Possession of a valid Class C driver license.
 

Level II: Possession of a valid Class C driver license. Possession of a California Grade II Water Treatment Operator Certificate. Must maintain certification as a Grade II Water Treatment Operator Certificate in the State of California order to retain Level II status.