Lab Asst Microbiology

Summary

We welcome and appreciate your interest in employment with the City of Corpus Christi. We are an equal opportunity employer; no information obtained during the recruitment/selection process is intended for any discriminatory purposes.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

Grade: 211

Salary: $52,418 - $85,894 Annually (Dependent on Qualifications)

Department: Utilities

• Maintenance

E-mail: MelissaM2@cctexas.com

ATTENDANCE REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION ARE AS FOLLOWS: Non rotating 40 hour work week, Monday

• Friday, 8:00 am

• 5:00 pm. Must be available to work additional hours as needed.

Who May Apply?

All persons legally authorized to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe, efficient and effective operation of the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant to produce an adequate amount of high quality water to sufficiently meet daily demands. Production facilities include the O.N. Stevens plant facility, pump stations and elevated storage structures.

• Prioritize and assign work orders to staff and update work progress in a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).

• Assist in the development of operating budgets.

• Review work records and on the job training documentation.

• Participate in regular strategic planning, multi-skilled worker training and planning and root cause analysis sessions with staff.

• Work with project managers, contractors, representatives and engineers to ensure effective execution of projects and work assignments.

• Monitor purchases of materials and equipment to maintain quality control and compliance with City financial policies.

• Screen and approve work requests, establish work priorities, assign work and review work records and on the job training documentation.

• Develop job analysis questionnaires and assist in the hiring process.

• Provide technical leadership and training for the multi-skilled work force and assist with policy development.

• Supervise and monitor the performance of workers at various levels.

• Assist in personnel issues (employee discipline, payroll, etc.).

• May be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Position requires Bachelor's degree

• Minimum of four (4) years of related experience

• A combination of education and pertinent experience may be considered

• A TCEQ Surface Water Operator license is preferred

• A valid driver's license is required. Successful out of state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire.

Other Information:

Benefits

The City offers an excellent benefit package that includes:

• Texas Municipal Retirement System - the City offers a 2 to 1 match. Each employee automatically contributes 6% of their total compensation. The City matches 2 dollars for every 1 dollar you contribute.

• Medical/dental/vision/life coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.

• Vacation

• 88+ hours per year

• Personal leave

• 40 hours per year

• Sick leave

• 96 hours per year

• Voluntary 457b deferred compensation plan

• Seven (7) Holidays

• Flexible Spending Account

• City Employee Health & Wellness Clinic & City Employee Fitness Center

• Learning & Development Academy

• Tuition Reimbursement Programs

• Employee Recognition Programs

Closing Statement

Selected applicants must be able to pass a background investigation and a pre-employment drug test.

Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.

In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the general public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.

This position is classified as "Safety Sensitive". All employees in safety sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing, pursuant to City policy, HR 15.0 Alcohol and Drug Abuse.

Job opening will close on:

January 24, 2017