Laboratory Technician - Public Works

Suffolk County Department of Public Works is seeking a Laboratory Technician to work at their West Babylon, NY lab.

** Please Note: The majority of work for this Laboratory Technician role will take place at Bergen Point in West Babylon, N.Y., dealing with Wastewater testing.

Under direct supervision an employee in this class performs routine, entry level laboratory tests and assembles data on test results. The employee takes samples and performs tests pertaining to wastewater, water quality, mosquito identification, soil, concrete, etc. The employee may be assigned to a position in any one of several specialized fields.  Performance is reviewed by a technical supervisor who checks and interprets test results, and by an administrative supervisor who reviews performance for adherence to established policies and procedures.

** Performs related work as required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES::

• Records test results and assembles data of water quality, biological sampling and mosquito numbers and species composition for interpretation by technical supervisors;

• Identifies non-target organisms, adult and larval mosquitoes, and various stages and species of ticks by microscope or other means;

• Performs chemical tests of water to determine the presence of industrial waste;

• Performs tests on bituminous specimens, soils, concrete etc.;

• Performs microbiological and biological testing to identify total and fecal coliform bacteria concentration at various locations of the wastewater effluence;

• Records information on pollutant sources by monitoring and testing toxic materials in wastewater;

• Operates a variety of physical and chemical testing apparatus;

• Assists in the testing of new products and/or procedures;

• Sets up, breaks down and cleans test apparatus.

** Please Note:  The majority of work for this Laboratory Technician role will take place at Bergen Point in West Babylon, N.Y., dealing with Wastewater testing.

Benefits For You Now And Your Future

• Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Pension

• Paid Time Off:  Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service;  sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays.

• Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance.

Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers.

Salary Range: $41,421

*This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time

**Sponsorship is not available for this role

OPEN COMPETITIVE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EITHER:

(a) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with an Associate's degree in one of the natural sciences (physical or biological);

OR
(b) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and two (2) years of technical laboratory experience;
OR
(c) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b).

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Depending upon assignment, candidates may be required to possess a valid New York State Driver's license.

PROMOTIONAL
Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as a Laboratory Aide.

This Role Is A Provisional Appointment 

A provisional appointment, which occurs only in the competitive class, is a temporary appointment to a position for which no eligible list exists or for which an eligible list exists with fewer than three candidates who are willing to accept the position. In order to become permanent, the employee who is provisionally appointed must take the next examination for the position in question. The appointment to the position is then made from among the three highest scoring passing candidates who indicate their willingness to accept the position. Civil Service law does not compel the appointing authority to choose the provisional employee should he or she be one of the three candidates 

Additional details regarding a Provisional Appointment can be reviewed at: 

https://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/Civil-Service/faqs 

Suffolk County’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:

• Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.
• We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.
• We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.

Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.