BioWatch Program Senior Field Technician

Requirements

MOS Code: None

Education and Experience : Associate's Degree or higher in Environmental Science, Public Health, Homeland Security, Electrical Technology or related field; or 30 hours of college credits in science, public health, homeland security or a related field, plus two (2) years of experience in environmental monitoring, field-based studies, public health preparedness, emergency response, technical field operations, or electrical and mechanical equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.

Licenses and Certificates : Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state by the date of appointment.

General Purpose

Under general supervision, performs basic and complex aspects of BioWatch field operations, including filter preparation, installation, collection, transport, troubleshooting, and oversight of the ambient air monitoring system. Provides technical leadership and field support to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of the BioWatch monitoring network.

Typical Duties

Perform advanced field and technical duties related to the daily operation and oversight of the City’s BioWatch program network. Involves: Lead and perform the preparation, installation, collection, and transport of BioWatch filters in accordance with strict protocols and chain-of-custody procedures. Operate, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot BioWatch and ambient air monitoring equipment, including electrical, mechanical, and electronic system components within scope of training. Diagnose and resolve complex equipment malfunctions; coordinate major repairs with vendors, engineers, or higher-level technical staff. Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), quality assurance protocols, and federal/state regulatory requirements. Oversee ambient air monitoring station operations, including calibration, audits, preventive maintenance, and data validation in accordance with TCEQ and EPA standards. Review environmental data for accuracy, completeness, and quality assurance compliance. Perform site assessments and ensure proper functioning and security of monitoring locations. Provide technical guidance and training to field technicians and lower-level staff. Assist in scheduling, assigning, and reviewing work of field personnel as directed. Maintain detailed records of sampling activities, equipment maintenance, calibration logs, and operational reports. Support emergency response activations and special public health surveillance operations.

Administrative duties. Involves: coordinating equipment inventories, supply management, and maintenance tracking systems. Prepare, review, and submit technical reports, field documentation, and quality assurance records. Respond to inquiries from internal staff, partner agencies, contractors, and regulatory bodies. Assist in development and delivery of training materials and operational briefings. Participate in interagency meetings, committees, and public health preparedness activities. Support continuous improvement of field procedures and operational efficiency.

Supervisory duties. Involves: Provide functional supervision and technical direction to field technicians and assigned staff. Assist with scheduling, task assignment, and workload coordination. Train staff on equipment operation, sampling procedures, safety protocols, and documentation standards. Review work performance and provide feedback to ensure compliance with standards and protocols. Support hiring processes, onboarding, and staff development as assigned.

General Information

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Note: This is an unclassified contract position. Employment is predicated on continuation of state/federal funding.

Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of applications have been received.

Note: Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts, and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.

A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.

To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.

Determined by agreement

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

City of El Paso

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