Position title: Water Quality Analyst Lvl 2 Laboratory Manager or Field Services Manager

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1 Position title: Water Quality Analyst Lvl 2 Reporting to: Laboratory Manager or Field Services Manager Division: Service Delivery Evaluated level of the position: Pay level 5 Stratum level of role: Level 1 - Operator - 1 day - 3 months Position number: various Hours worked: Award - 35 Initial location: Requirement for vehicle: West Ryde Is the employee required to drive a vehicle as part of the role? Yes Does the employee have to provide a car for work purposes (Budgeted in their TRP)? No Section 1: Purpose Perform routine and non-routine collection and/or analyses of samples from a variety of environments, using a range of equipment in accordance with procedures to meet customer quality and time expectations and regulatory and operational requirements, with minimal or no supervision Policy owner: Manager, Recruitment & Onboarding Page 1 of 6

2 Section 2: Key accountabilities and outcomes/tasks Technical accountabilities Perform sampling or analytical roles, as appropriate to the business area and depending on the team the employee is assigned to. Tasks may include collecting samples, receiving samples, sample preparation, sample extraction, sample concentration, sample analysis, and the operation and calibration of scientific instrumentation. Field & Laboratory - Routine chemical or biological analysis of water and wastewater products in accordance with procedures - Operate field and laboratory instruments and equipment in accordance with training and instruction - Field instruments and equipment include water quality instruments such as thermometers, multiprobes, amperometric titrators, colorimeter, turbidity meters, autosamplers, depth samplers, ground water sampler, sediment grabs and soil augers - Laboratory instruments and equipment include TOC, O&G, BOD, FIA, IC, HPLC and GC with specific detectors (FID and ECD), spectrophotometer, robot, PCR and IMS (and AAS, ICPAES, ICPMS and GCMS under supervision) - Identify problems and undertake problem solving appropriate to level - Check relevant data entry for accuracy, report unusual results and issues immediately to a Supervisor, Team Leader or Manager - Ability and willingness to learn new tasks, methods, instruments and equipment, as appropriate - Complete tasks on time, to expected quality and at the expected cost (when known) - Work cooperatively with team members to ensure customer requirements are met and operations are efficient - Provide on-the-job training to other staff as required - Demonstrate continued willingness to cross train and be amenable to rotation through all areas of Laboratory Services, as appropriate. - Undertake collection and analysis of samples, which may include water, soil, sediment and spoil - Where appropriate, receipt samples in accordance with procedures - Carry out internal audits as required and in accordance with training provided - Work safely, undertake risk assessments and report hazards and incidents Need to be available for additional out of hours work or to be on call. Must be available to work on a rostered basis on weekends and public holidays. Laboratory - Sample preparation, extraction, concentration and analysis of water and wastewater products in accordance with procedures Programming accountabilities Nil Signature behaviours All staff are accountable for demonstrating Sydney Water s signature behaviours of: Focus on solutions (Innovation, positive attitude, embrace change, value) Have a can do attitude and find a way to make things work Display openness to suggestions and new ideas Challenge the status quo constructively Create and weigh up options Policy owner: Manager, Recruitment & Onboarding Page 2 of 6

3 Focus on impacts and outcomes Build on others good work/ideas Stand up & contribute (Participate, collaborate, courage, challenge) Actively participate and make it happen Challenge respectfully Share your knowledge and offer opinions Show courage Take on challenges Act as a role model for Values & Behaviours Have the difficult conversations in a constructive manner even when its hard to do Do what you say (Honesty, integrity, transparency, trust honour) Agree what you will do and when Get it done and to a high standard Make realistic promises, be upfront and provide early warnings if things are not going to plan Engage continuously and follow up Be open, honest and transparent with both verbal and written communication Support and encourage (Team-work, encourage, mentor, communicate, empathy) Identify and leverage others strengths, views, experience and knowledge Help out and ask for help when you need it Actively listen, empathise & build engagement Communicate with colleagues regularly to update, inform and share information Give credit where it is due and celebrate success Make time for others and help people to be very best they can be Own the outcome (Ownership, accountability, leadership, decision-making) Agree the outcome and how you contribute to it Own your role and accountabilities, fulfil them Follow through, close the loop Respect and advocate for business and team decisions Make decisions and treat it as if it s your own Hold others to account for their actions & behaviours, respectfully Additional duties Sydney Water expects all staff to do other projects and perform additional duties as required. Policy owner: Manager, Recruitment & Onboarding Page 3 of 6

4 Section 3: Role relationships Direct and indirect reports Title and number of direct reports. 0 Indirect reports. 0 Across the organisation Title and Task Initiating Role Relationships (TIRR) authorities. Nil External Contact and nature of relationship. Within area of expertise: - Address or redirect queries or concerns raised by the public or internal partners - Collaborate with staff of Sydney Water to meet requirements - Communicate effectively with internal partners, clients and the public Section 4: Capability Knowledge, skills and experience Basic knowledge Formal education required. - A relevant tertiary qualification (Degree and/or Certificate in Science) or minimum one-year experience within a related scientific discipline Skills Specific skills, software packages or licences required to perform the position and at what level. - Awareness of safety requirements related to the role and ability to demonstrate personal responsibility for safety - Ability to use computers and tablets and associated software, including Microsoft Windows and Office and various mobile devices - Ability to learn computer software packages used within a laboratory or field sampling environment (e.g. lab information system, scheduling software) - Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills - Demonstrated ability to complete tasks with minimal or no supervision - Where required by the role (e.g. field sampling and aquatic ecology), a valid driver s licence - Senior First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain to meet operational requirements Policy owner: Manager, Recruitment & Onboarding Page 4 of 6

5 - Willing to obtain required inoculations such as Hepatitis A, B and tetanus Experience Experience needed for the position. - Minimum one-year experience within a related scientific discipline or a relevant tertiary qualification Additional knowledge and skills Desirable knowledge, skills or experience needed for the position. - Knowledge of handling and storage of potentially hazardous materials. For roles that include field activities: - Experience in operating 4WD vehicles off-road and in operating commercial vehicles such as a van and larger utility vehicle - Valid boat licence and experience in operating water craft - Capable of obtaining a certificate to work in a Confined Space if relevant to the role - Ability to work in geographic locations within Sydney Water's area of responsibility without supervision Physical requirements Field worker Description: Works in a field location on a daily basis and may be exposed to unfavourable conditions and/or situations with a high safety risk. For example, trades staff, production staff, construction workers and laboratory technicians. Physical job demands Maintain appropriate fitness to safely perform the requirements of the role including lifting, carrying, prolonged standing, prolonged sitting, repetitive bending, kneeling, squatting, walking on uneven ground Recommendation I recommend that the position description be authorised. Prepared by: Emma Cooper, Analytical Services Manager Policy owner: Manager, Recruitment & Onboarding Page 5 of 6

6 Approved by: Kevin Conna, Manager Projects and Services Policy owner: Manager, Recruitment & Onboarding Page 6 of 6