| Location | Riverside, CA |
| Salary | $67,260–$81,792 Per Year |
LABORATORY ANALYST I or II
Salary
See Position Description
Location
Water Quality Control Plant 5950 Acorn Street, Riverside, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
26-8020-01
Department
Public Works
Opening Date
10/29/2026
Closing Date
11/22/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
The Position
The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Laboratory Analyst I or II to fill one (1) vacancy in the Sewer - Laboratory Service Division of the Public Works Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.
The Riverside Water Quality Control Plant (RWQCP) is located at 5950 Acorn Street Riverside, CA92504. The plant was recently expanded and retrofitted to meet the needs of future generations. This plant expansion introduced several new technologies designed to produce high quality effluent water and increase the plants efficiency. As currently constructed, the RWQCP consists of two separate treatment plants with a common chlorine contact basin, de-chlorination and outfall structures. These provide preliminary, primary, secondary and tertiary treatment for a rated capacity of 46 million gallons per day (MGD) or enough to fill up 70 Olympic size pools.
Laboratory Analysts, under general supervision, perform chemical and bacteriological analyses and examinations according to standard methods and procedures, and do related work as required.
LABORATORY ANALYST I
$67,260.00 - $81,792.00 Annually
LABORATORY ANALYST II
$83,664.00 - $101,640.00 Annually
Work Performed
For Laboratory Analyst I:
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
For Laboratory Analyst II:
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Qualifications
Laboratory Analyst I
Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Chemistry, Biology, or a closely
related field.
Experience: One (1) year of laboratory experience in a wastewater or similar facility.
Necessary Special Requirement for Laboratory Analyst I:
Laboratory Analyst II
Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Chemistry, Biology, or a closely related field.
Experience: Three (3) years of experience in a laboratory setting, or two (2) years of laboratory experience comparable to that of a Laboratory Analyst I in a wastewater laboratory or facility.
Necessary Special Requirement for Laboratory Analyst II:
Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Work is done inside a laboratory environment with exposure to biowaste, hazards, chemicals, equipment, sampling materials, and fumes. Employees may interact with staff and/or public and private representatives and will provide professional customer service
Selection Process
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire
3) Current California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Certificate, if applicable
PLEASE NOTE: FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide).
The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.
The City of Riverside does not provide sponsorship for employment-based work visas. Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
An exception may be made if the selected candidate is eligible to work in the United States as a USMCA professional in the TN nonimmigrant classification.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.
It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.
Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.
NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.
Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:
All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.
Service Employees International Union (SEIU) - General Unit
The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows:
Retirement for Classic Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are CLASSIC MEMBERS of California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2.7 % @ age 55; 3-year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 8%. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who ARE NOT a member of the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% at age 62; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 50% of the normal cost and is subject to change per CalPERS every fiscal year. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
Health Insurance - The City offers six health insurance plans and contributes up to $1,687 per month for HMO plans (family coverage).
Dental Insurance - The City provides three dental insurance plans and contributes up to $85 per month.
Vision Insurance - The City provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employees and their dependents that are enrolled in medical coverage.
Life Insurance - The City provides and pays for term life insurance equal to $100,000. Additional Life Insurance is available and voluntary for employees and eligible dependents (up to $300k).
Deferred Compensation - The City contributes $50 a month with a minimum employee contribution of $12.50 per check. Participation in the deferred compensation plan is optional.
Leave Benefits - Includes vacation leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits. Please refer to the SEIU MOU for specific details.
Flexible Spending Account - The City offers a Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan for optional participation.
State Disability Insurance - Automatic coverage administered by the Employee Development Department (EDD) of the State of California
Vacation Accrual - 0-4 yrs. = 80hrs, 5-9 yrs. = 120hrs, 10+ yrs. = 160 hrs.
For other special compensation, refer to the SEIU MOU.
For additional benefits information, please visit the following website: https://www.riversideca.gov/human/employee-hub/benefits/about-1
For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.
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Instructions: The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum and/or highly desirable qualifications for the position in which you are applying. Detailed responses must be provided for each question in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered.
(*Do not refer to a resume in lieu of completing the supplemental questions).
Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.
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Please indicate the highest level of education that you have completed.
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Do you possess a Bachelors Degree, or greater, in chemistry, biology, or a closely related field?
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Please indicate the amount of laboratory experience you possess in a wastewater laboratory or similar facility.
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Please indicate the following regarding your experience listed above, or relevant work experience:
Employer:
Job Title:
Years of Experience:
Examples of Duties:
If you answered "None", please list "N/A"]
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Please indicate whether you possess any of the following Laboratory Analyst certification issued by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA):
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I understand if I am selected for the Laboratory Analyst I position and I do not possess a Laboratory Analyst certification, I must have the ability to obtain a Grade I Laboratory Analyst certification issued by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) within 18 months of appointment.
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I understand if I am selected for the Laboratory Analyst II position and I do not possess a Laboratory Analyst certification, I must have the ability to obtain a Grade II Laboratory Analyst certification issued by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) within 18 months of appointment.
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I understand that work is done inside a laboratory environment with exposure to biowaste, hazards, chemicals, equipment, sampling materials, and fumes. Employees may interact with staff and/or public and private representatives and will provide professional customer service.
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Certification: I understand that I cannot update my application once it has been submitted. Therefore, I have fully completed ALL sections, provided full descriptions of my duties and responsibilities for each employer, and have fully answered ALL questions on the Supplemental Questionnaire. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation, as it will not be reviewed in lieu of completing the Supplemental Questionnaire. Note: Employers and/or experience noted on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be included and fully detailed on the Application.
Required Question
Employer City of Riverside
Address 3900 Main Street
Riverside, California, 92522
Phone 951-826-5808
Website http://www.riversideca.gov