WRF Laboratory Technician

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience

• Position requires a High School Diploma or GED and moderate (one to three years) experience.
• Equivalent to graduation from high school, supplemented by course work in laboratory sciences AND two (2) years full-time experience in a laboratory technician work. Possession of an Associate’s Degree with major course work in Chemistry, Biology or a closely related field may be substituted for the experience.
• Must possess or obtain the appropriate a valid Nevada state driver's license and maintain satisfactory motor vehicle record with the ability to obtain appropriate Nevada state driver’s license within required time frame.
• Must possess a valid Nevada Water Environmental Association (NWEA) Wastewater Quality Analyst Grade 1 Certificate or must obtain a Wastewater Quality Analyst in Training certificate within 12 months of the date of appointment.
• Must obtain a Grade 2 Wastewater Quality Analyst certification from the Nevada Water Environmental Association (NWEA) within three (3) years from the date of hire.

SELECTION PROCESS

1. Complete online application - Interested candidates MUST submit a completed application through the City’s application system. Evaluation of meeting requirements will be made solely on information provided on the application and any required attachments.
2. The selection process will begin with a screening of the application/resume - The best qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process will include (dates to be determined).
3. Oral Board Interview (Weighted 100%, Passing Score 70%).
4. Pre-Employment Screening – Selected candidates for this position are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes but is not limited to local & state criminal history check; federal criminal history checks via submission of fingerprints; and drug screening. **IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Background check processing may take 2 to 3 months to complete.
5. Selection/Offers!

Note: Subsequent vacancies during the life of the internal eligibility list may require participation in an additional selection interview. The selection interview will be weighted 100%, requiring a passing score of 70% in order to be considered for the subsequent position vacancy.

The selection process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.   It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

QUESTIONS?
For questions about this position or the selection process, please contact:
Matthew Bulavsky
Talent Acquisition Partner 
BulavskyM@CityofNorthLasVegas.com