1840RESOLUTION NO. l Q ~ O
A RESOLUTION TO CREATE WITHIN THE WEST MEMPHIS UTILITIES THE
POSITION OF LAB TECHNICIAN AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the Utility Commission has considered and approved the creation of the position
of Lab Technician for the West Memphis Utilities; and
WHEREAS, the salary for the position of Lab Technician for the West Memphis Utilities have
been appropriated in the present budget at the rate of compensation of ~l, y 5$,.ay per pay
period; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish within the West Memphis Utilities the
position of Lab Technician at the rate of compensation of$~ yS$ per pay period;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS THAT:
SECTION 1. There is hereby created within the West Memphis Utilities the position of Lab
Technician which shall be at the rate of compensation of I y58 ~ per pay period.
SECTION 2. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to
the extent of any such conflict.
ADOPTED this y+h day of ~(lo~..c., , 2006.
WILLIAM H. JOHNSO ,MAYOR
ATTEST:
PHI A, CITY CLERK
RECEIVED
City Clerk's Office
Date/Time b5 -ol -a,e t 1 ~. 30~
By'[~ iu ul~u c~~.
Rev. 4-28-06
Wastewater Treatment Lab Technician
Job Description
A. Definition
Responsible for laboratory personnel, and the day-to-day operation of the
laboratory such as analysis and paperwork.
B. Duties and Responsibilities
1. Ensures compliance with the EPA, ADEQ, Arkansas Department of
Health, and other regulatory agencies, and maintains detailed records of
laboratory results and process parameters for documentation of
compliance status.
2. Coordinates all in-house and contract lab work to meet EPA and State
guidelines. Performs all functions of laboratory work such as prepare
samples for analysis, perform analysis on samples, evaluate test results,
maintain complete and accurate records and report all fmdings to the
Director.
3. Calibrate and maintain all laboratory equipment.
4. Other duties as assigned.
C. Supervision Given and Received
Under direct supervision of the Director of Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Supervision given to those assigned to the lab.
D. Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Must have a valid Arkansas driver's
license. Should have basic laboratory analysis in wastewater field. Should obtain
at least a Class I or higher Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator License.
E. Essential Knowledge and Ability
1. Ability to learn West Memphis Utility Policy & Procedure Manual, Code
of City of :~~est 1:'Iemphis, and other codes av pertain to job description.
2. Ability to direct others as needed.
3. Ability to work with other departments or agencies within city, country,
state or federal government. Ability to stay abreast of EPA, ADEQ,
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Department of Health and other federal, state and local mandates as they
pertain to wastewater treatment and to apply these mandates.
4. Ability to interpret and carry out Commission policies.
5. Able to promote good public and employee relations.
6. Able to keep General Manager and Director of Wastewater Treatment
breast of the state of the Wastewater Treatment Facility and
communications with regulatory agencies.
7. Other duties as assigned.