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Job Description
Requirements
MOS Code: None
Education and Experience: An Associate's Degree or higher in Environmental Science, Public Health, Homeland Security, Criminal Justice, or related field; or 30 hours of college credits in science, public health, criminal justice, homeland security or related field, plus two (2) years of experience in laboratory research, field-based studies, law enforcement, scientific analysis or technical application, or public health and safety.
Licenses and Certificates : Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state.
General Purpose
Under general supervision, performs basic and complex aspects of BioWatch filter preparation, installation, collection, and delivery within the program network.
Typical Duties
Perform field and office duties related to the day-to-day operation of the City's BioWatch program network. Involves: Safe operation and care of program filters and associated equipment. Follow standard operating procedures and program protocols. Record data electronically or handwritten, as required. Perform research by gathering data from personal computer to prepare reports. Perform standard calculations. Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctioning or inoperable equipment, repair according to the level of training, and coordinate with experienced staff to ensure equipment is adequately repaired and operable.
Assist in maintaining the City’s ambient air monitoring network stations, collect data and filters, and operate ambient air monitoring equipment. Involves: Safe operation and care of ambient air monitors and associated equipment. Conduct required calibrations, audits, and reporting in compliance with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements. Conduct quality assurance reviews of data. Follow standard operating procedures and sampling protocols. Record data on forms, in log-books, and on shared networks. Perform research by gathering data from personal computer to prepare reports. Perform standard calculations. Perform housekeeping and basic site maintenance at network stations. Direct teamwork of lower-level technical and clerical personnel, as delegated.
Perform administrative duties as assigned. Involves: Organize and stock equipment and supplies. Perform a variety of clerical and para professional tasks to assist staff, as assigned. Refer complex queries to more knowledgeable staff. Document and log fieldwork and maintain records of equipment calibration, filter collection, and preventive maintenance activities. Respond to customer or contract administrator inquiries. Attend classroom training and seminars. Prepare and present training topics as assigned. Attend and represent the City at committee meetings or public hearings as assigned.
Supervise or lead assigned staff, if assigned. Involves: Schedule, assign, instruct in, guide, and check work. Appraise employee performance and review evaluations by subordinates. Provide for training and development. Enforce personnel rules and regulations, and work behavior standards. Counsel, motivate and maintain harmony. Interview applicants. Recommend hiring, transfers, discipline, merit pay, or other employee status changes.
General Information
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Note: This is an unclassified contract position.
Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.
Please note: Applicants with a foreign degree 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: 3/4/2025 11:59 PM Mountain -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of El Paso
Show moreTHE CITY OF EL PASO HAS IMPLEMENTED PROGRAMS TO INVEST IN ITS WORKFORCE, INCLUDING:
- Competitive wages
- Pension Plans
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Account
- Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
- Quality Training and Tuition Assistance Programs
Mission:
Deliver exceptional services to support a high quality of life and place for our community.
Vision:
Develop a vibrant regional economy, safe and beautiful neighborhoods and exceptional recreational, cultural and educational opportunities powered by a high performing government.
Values:
Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, People
THE COMMUNITY
Located at the westernmost edge of Texas along the Rio Grande River, El Paso has long been recognized as one of the nation’s safest cities with a population of over 800,000. This thriving community is aptly referred to as the “Sun City” – a moniker derived from the 300+ days of sunshine experienced annually.
El Paso, the largest Texas City on the U.S./Mexico border and the sixth largest city in Texas, is a dynamic and vibrant community whose location on the border provides the City with a culturally diverse population and a rich heritage that embraces the past while building for the future.El Paso is filled with many attractions that residents and visitors enjoy alike. For sports enthusiasts, the City is home to The El Paso Chihuahuas, the Minor League baseball team and Triple-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres. El Paso is also home to Sun Bowl Stadium at UTEP where many events occur, including Division I college football games and other events, including the nationally televised Sun Bowl game held each year. UTEP is also the home of the legendary Don Haskins Center where Division I college basketball games are played. Residents and visitors may also take in an El Paso Locomotive FC soccer game or an El Paso Rhinos hockey game. Located in El Paso are amusement parks, water parks, state parks, museums, the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens, and the El Paso Symphony Orchestra. At the heart of the City is the Franklin Mountains State Park, the largest urban state park in Texas.
Fort Bliss is the largest installation in the United States Army Forces Command and the second largest military installation in the Army overall with the largest being the adjacent White Sands Missile Range. Fort Bliss is an anchor of the local economy and its economic stability, as it is the single largest employer in the area supporting over 167,000 people with an annual economic contribution of over $25 billion. The City of El Paso strives to be the #1 City in America for Veterans to live. The City of El Paso has been recognized by the Texas Veterans Commission for its high Veteran Employment rate. The City government currently employs approximately 14% of veterans and has a Military and Veterans Affairs department.
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