Position: Part-Time Water Sample Collector Location: Fort Belvoir, VirginiaReports To: Water Quality Program ManagerPosition SummaryI-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 BackgroundEnvironmental Technician
- Laboratory Technician or Specimen Collection Technician
Sterile Processing Technician
- Dental Assistant or Dental Hygienist
Military biomedical, preventive medicine, or environmental health experience
Employment TypePart-time, as-needed field position. Hours will vary based on the contract sampling schedule and any requested retesting.
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