Water Quality Scientist Or Water Quality Scientist Assistant

Working with Austin Water provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more – click HERE for more information.
This position performs analytical testing on water and wastewater samples in a TNI accredited lab.
This position will be filled at one of the following levels based on qualifications:
Water Quality Scientist:
Salary Range: $26.10 – $31.29 per hour
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in a field related to Chemical, Environmental, or Biological Sciences, plus two (2) years of experience in a field related to water quality testing.
A master’s or doctoral degree in one of the above disciplines may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.
Water Quality Scientist Assistant:
Salary Range: $21.38 – $24.03 per hour
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in a field related to Chemical, Environmental, or Biological Sciences.
Licenses and Certifications Required: Valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s License.
For Analysts in the Water Quality Laboratory, must obtain a Class D Water Operator License from TCEQ within six (6) months.

These positions will be assigned to one of the following locations based on business need:
Wastewater Process Lab
Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant
2210 S FM 973
Austin, Texas 78725
Wastewater Environmental Lab
Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
7113 FM 969
Austin, Texas 78724
Water Quality Lab
14050 Summit Drive, #121
Austin, Texas 78728
When completing the City of Austin employment application:

All Austin Water worksite locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any AW worksite – including construction sites, parking lot, garage or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.