Environmental Specialist

Environmental Specialist 

We are seeking an Environmental Specialist to join our team! This position is responsible for management of the Laboratory Services Section’s Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) which houses water quality analytical data for regulatory compliance with the Safe Drinking Water and Clean Water Acts. While maintaining the LIMS, the core work duties of this position include evaluating, planning, and conducting projects related to environmental data collection. You will also develop and implement processes and procedures for analyzing, recording, storing, and graphing compliance environmental data, preparing reports or other written interpretations for submission to regulating authorities, i.e. Colorado Dept of Health and Environment and the Environmental Protection Agency.

Key areas of focus:

• Basic administration and management of the Laboratory Services Section's (LSS) Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to support compliance with the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act 
• Oversee and maintain LIMS both from a software and a hardware standpoint
• Interact with LIMS users to provide support for the application
• Provide training for new and existing users
• Recognize software and hardware solutions that may improve LIMS
• Oversee LIMS development lifecycle
• Assess available LIMS upgrades and make recommendations 
• Configure LIMS utilizing Explorer folders, forms, Report and Label Templates and Workflows 
• Create Report Template Reports 
• Integrate information systems and lab instruments using SampleManager, LES, and/or Integration Manager 
• Provide LIMS problem-solving support to LSS teams 
• Implement automation techniques between LIMS and data stakeholders 
• Partner with end users to gather and understand technology needs, issues, and requirements 
  Install, test, evaluate, monitor, and troubleshoot LIMS technologies to ensure the system is functioning and meets the requirements of LSS

Who You Are… You will ideally have a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Information Technology, or a closely related field, and at least 2 years of experience in the Laboratory field. You must be highly motivated, a collaborative team member, and someone who demonstrates high levels of accuracy, attention to detail, and inductive reasoning abilities; an intuitive problem solver and customer service-focused individual who exhibits grace under pressure and can make sound decisions. 

What this position will offer… In this position, you will have a direct influence on the day-to-day operations of the Laboratory Services Section. You will join a forward-thinking team that encourages professional growth and thrives on challenges in an ever-changing environment. This position will allow you to work with a very dedicated team of highly skilled technical professionals who are passionate about their service to our community. 

Who We Are:

• 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 one of the most desired cities to live in the United States (U.S. News & World Report)

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 A