Part-Time Water Sample Collector
Fort Belvoir, VA
Part Time
Mid Level
Position: Part-Time Water Sample Collector
Location: Fort Belvoir, Virginia
Reports To: Water Quality Program Manager
Position Summary
I-2-I Solutions is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Water Sampling Technician to collect drinking-water samples at Fort Belvoir, Virginia.
The technician will perform monthly and quarterly sampling at designated locations, complete field measurements, maintain chain-of-custody documentation, and prepare samples for delivery to the laboratory. Additional repeat or emergency sampling may occasionally be required.
Essential Duties
Work Schedule
Routine sampling is generally performed Monday through Wednesday during normal weekday business hours. Some emergency assignments may require availability within 24 hours.
Qualifications
Preferred Background
• Water Quality Technician
• Environmental Technician
• Laboratory Technician or Specimen Collection Technician
• Sterile Processing Technician
• Dental Assistant or Dental Hygienist
• Military biomedical, preventive medicine, or environmental health experience
Employment Type
Part-time, as-needed field position. Hours will vary based on the contract sampling schedule and any requested retesting.
Location: Fort Belvoir, Virginia
Reports To: Water Quality Program Manager
Position Summary
I-2-I Solutions is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Water Sampling Technician to collect drinking-water samples at Fort Belvoir, Virginia.
The technician will perform monthly and quarterly sampling at designated locations, complete field measurements, maintain chain-of-custody documentation, and prepare samples for delivery to the laboratory. Additional repeat or emergency sampling may occasionally be required.
Essential Duties
- Collect drinking-water samples for Total Coliform, HPC, TTHM, and HAA5 testing.
- Perform field measurements for free chlorine, total chlorine, pH, and water temperature.
- Follow approved sampling procedures, including disinfecting and flushing sample taps.
- Label samples and complete field forms and chain-of-custody documents accurately.
- Store samples in coolers and deliver or prepare them for timely laboratory transport.
- Report damaged sampling ports, low chlorine levels, or other unusual conditions.
- Perform repeat sampling following a positive test result when requested.
- Maintain sampling equipment, meters, coolers, and supplies in clean working condition.
- Coordinate sampling visits with I-2-I Solutions and Fort Belvoir personnel.
Work Schedule
- Monthly: Routine drinking-water sampling.
- Quarterly: Disinfection by-product sampling.
- As needed: Additional, repeat, quality-control, or emergency sampling.
Routine sampling is generally performed Monday through Wednesday during normal weekday business hours. Some emergency assignments may require availability within 24 hours.
Qualifications
- Previous water-sampling, environmental, laboratory, or specimen-collection experience preferred.
- Ability to follow written sampling instructions and prevent sample contamination.
- Strong attention to detail and accurate recordkeeping.
- Comfortable using portable water-quality meters.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Ability to lift and carry coolers and sampling equipment.
- Must be a U.S. citizen and must be able to successfully pass an NCIC Level III background check and meet all Fort Belvoir site-access requirements.
- Must have a REAL ID or other acceptable federal identification.
Preferred Background
• Water Quality Technician
• Environmental Technician
• Laboratory Technician or Specimen Collection Technician
• Sterile Processing Technician
• Dental Assistant or Dental Hygienist
• Military biomedical, preventive medicine, or environmental health experience
Employment Type
Part-time, as-needed field position. Hours will vary based on the contract sampling schedule and any requested retesting.
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