Environmental Technician

Environmental Technician

Our Laboratory Services team is seeking an Environmental Tech to support our SDWA and CWA compliance programs. This candidate will collect samples from our Water Resource Reclamation Facilities, and coordinate and collaborate between the laboratory and plant operations to ensure timely delivery of all samples. This candidate will also manage and collect samples for the Total Coliform Rule weekly while collaborating and coordinating with multiple groups within the lab. This Environmental Tech will also support the Water Quality Assurance group in its various work programs, from laboratory-supported projects, online monitoring equipment, and assisting with customer water quality issues. 

This position offers the opportunity to work both in the office and field, protecting our treated waters and source waters. If you are excited to leverage your environmental science expertise and have a passion for public service, this may be the opportunity for you.

A day in the life of an Environmental Technician may include:

• Collecting daily compliance samples from both Wastewater Plants associated with the Clean Water Act (CWA)
• Ensuring laboratory equipment is properly maintained, calibrated, and all records accurately recorded
• Collecting daily compliance samples throughout the city associated with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
• Supporting the lab in a variety of customer-driven projects that include source water, treatment plants, and the distribution system
• Supporting the Water Quality initiative for online monitoring throughout the city
• Supporting the lab in its handling of customer water quality inquiries

Who You Are:

• Demonstrated experience within a laboratory environment (i.e., sample collection, sample analysis) is valued
• Experience handling/managing customer concerns with industriousness and enthusiasm is highly valued
• Experience with SDWA and CWA plant processes, and knowledge of applicable federal, state, and EPA regulations are valued
• Knowledge of chemistry, biochemistry, water and wastewater collection, distribution, and treatment principles is valued
• Knowledge of standard methods and procedures for microbiological and chemical testing and analyses of water and wastewater samples, including quality control measures
• Ability to operate and maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation
• Possession of a valid, unrestricted driver's license is required

Who We Are:

• Colorado Springs Utilities is one of the largest four-service public utilities in the nation (over 500,000 customers)
• A national leader in reliability (power on an average of 99.991% of the time)
• Diamond Designation recipient from the American Public Power Association – a utility sector leader in reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvements
• Located at the base of the Rocky Mountains in the most desired city to live in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 202

Our Commitment to Our Employees:
Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We do not just say people are important – we prove it! That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

• Time Off – Because everybody needs time off to recharge
  • Vacation – New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while our more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year
  • Personal Leave –3 days per year of personal leave
  • Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
  • Sick Leave – Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually for those days when you or a family member is feeling under the weather
  • Vacation Buy – Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time
• Pension Plan – Looking forward to a comfortable lifestyle once you’re done working? The Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) provides you with retirement benefits and peace of mind when you retire 
• Medical – Select from three comprehensive medical plans, starting at $0 per month.  Employees also enjoy access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA). (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Wellness Program – Voluntary wellness program that allows you and your spouse to each earn up to $500 to use towards healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and up to $400 in gym membership reimbursements
• Dental – Select from two dental plans, with in-network PPO preventive care covered at 100% and access to orthodontia coverage (effective the