Description

Little Blue Valley Sewer District , a public agency created in 1968, operates two wastewater treatment facilities in Jackson and Cass counties in western Missouri with offices located in Independence. The district serves a growing region in the eastern and southeastern Kansas City metropolitan area with a combined treatment capacity of 54 MGD encompassing approximately 278 square miles of land area and has a reputation for environmental excellence.

Why LBVSD?

We invest in our employees just as much as our infrastructure.

We offer competitive pay and an outstanding benefits package, including:

• 12 paid holidays + 3 paid personal holidays + paid vacation + paid sick leave
• Vacation and Sick leave rolls over year to year, with a maximum for each
• Health insurance (2 plans to choose from; one with an HSA)
• Dental insurance (employee coverage at no cost)
• Vision insurance (employee & dependents at no cost)
• Life, short-term & long-term disability insurances (at no cost to employees)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Pension/retirement plan (vested at 5 yrs)

Starting Wage: Dependent on Qualifications (DOQ)
Pay Range: $29.42 $38.69 per hour

We are looking for an ENVIRONMENTAL LABORATORY ANALYST !

This position conducts routine & advanced laboratory testing and environmental sampling, maintains analytical equipment, performs quality control activities, and ensures adherence to SOPs and safety requirements; manages laboratory data, documentation and reporting to maintain accurate, defensible records; supports industrial pretreatment, environmental monitoring and continuous process improvement efforts; all while ensuring all work meets strict standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct laboratory testing and environmental sampling to support wastewater treatment operations and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain analytical equipment, perform quality control activities, and ensure adherence to laboratory SOPs and safety requirements.
• Manage laboratory data, documentation, and reporting to maintain accurate, defensible records.
• Support industrial pretreatment, environmental monitoring, and continuous process improvement efforts.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in biology, chemistry, environmental science or a related field

OR Associates degree in biology, chemistry, environmental science or a related field

• At least 2 years related experience
• Experience with office and communications equipment and software
• Highly proficient with MS Office software and databases
• Strong written & verbal communication skills
• Valid drivers license with acceptable driving record

See the full position description on our website.

MondayFriday (7a 3p), Full-Time, Hourly Non-Exempt, Union (Teamsters)

Email your rsum or inquiries to jobs@lbvsd.org or apply online at www.lbvsd.org

Position open until filled. (EOE M/F/D/V)