Salary : $52,561.60 - $88,067.20 Annually
Location : Springfield, MO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 031425
Department: Environmental Services
Opening Date: 03/14/2025
Closing Date: 3/28/2025 11:59 PM Central
DescriptionOur Wastewater Treatment team is looking for an
Environmental Biologist to perform bacteriological and toxicity analyses using approved methodology. This person will collaborate with City departments, government entities, and environmental organizations for water quality and environmental projects.
Our lab works throughout the treatment process on testing to ensure that water being discharged into our waterways protects the health of our environment and our community.
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Qualifications and Requirements Experience, Education, and Training- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Biology or closely related field of science;
AND- Five years experience in a microbiology laboratory with related environmental and chemical testing experience;
- Work experience must include biological analytical procedures along with the operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment: microscope, Microtox analyzer, Idexx system, and dissolved oxygen meter.
PREFERRED- Experience in the use of other laboratory field equipment.
Licensing/Certification- Must possess current Driver's License;
- Must obtain and possess DS1 Drinking Water certification with MDNR within the probationary period.
PREFERRED- MWEA Laboratory Analyst Certification;
- Missouri class "D" wastewater license.
Functions For more information on this position, see the
Other RequirementsEqual Opportunity Employer/Disability and VetIndividuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to testing or appointment. Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in The United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. Pre-employment drug testing is required.
All interested candidates
MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.
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The following questions are specific to the position you are applying for and must be completed accurately. The information you provide below must be reflected in the experience, education, or volunteer work provided in your application above. A response of 'see resume' will not be accepted.
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What best describes your level of education?
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- 30 college credit hours
- Associate's Degree or 60 college credit hours
- 90 college credit hours
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
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How many years of experience do you have in a microbiology laboratory with related environmental and chemical testing experience?*Work experience must include biological analytical procedures along with the operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment: microscope, Microtox analyzer, Idexx system, and dissolved oxygen meter*
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 or more years
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Please describe your experience.
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Do you possess SD1 Drinking Water certification with MDNR?
Required Question
