Project Partners is seeking an experienced Water Quality Specialist with 5+ years of experience to assist our public client in the Huntington Beach area. The position will be on-site and part-time (approximately 20 hours per week). 

The Water Quality Specialist duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Collects water samples at all sources including wells, reservoirs and import connections
• Compiles and reports all monitoring data to various regulatory agencies
• Performs various types of water analysis such as chlorine residuals, general physicals, nitrifications, and fluoride
• Reviews the results of test samples and produces various public reports
• Reviews and inputs backflow prevention device test reports  
• Gives verbal and written directives to public water customers, contractors, developers, and property owners to inform and enforce cross connection regulations
• Maintains records and files on tests conducted, backflow device testing and survey inspections in compliance with regulatory standards

Career Advantage:

The selected candidate will gain key public sector experience that can effectively position the candidate to pursue and obtain key, sought-after public sector jobs.

The Water Quality Specialist will have:

• Associate’s degree or two years’ college level coursework in water utility science, biology or other related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in water systems within a municipality, special district, or regulatory agency, with experience maintaining, coordinating and administering a cross connection program
• D1 Water Distribution Operator or T1 Water Treatment Operator Certificate is desired
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship in the U.S.)
• Valid CA Driver’s License and proof of insurance