ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICIAN (Water Resources Management), Surprise

Salary:

$25.65 - $38.48 Hourly Location :

Surprise, AZ Job Type:

Full-Time Regular Job Number:

26-00355 Department:

WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Opening Date:

05/28/2026 Closing Date:

6/10/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

SUMMARY The primary focus of incumbents in this role is to provide support to the Water Resources Management Department with regard to environmental concerns for the City's water operations. Under general supervision, the Environmental Technician performs a variety of technical duties involving collecting water and wastewater samples throughout the City's distribution, groundwater monitoring wells and wastewater systems for compliance purposes.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or GED equivalency, and one year of water utilities and/or laboratory-related experience or one year of college related laboratory classwork. Additional education cannot be substituted for experience.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Must have at time of hire and be able to maintain a valid Arizona Driver License. Must be able to obtain a certification in one of the following disciplines in the first year of employment, Backflow tester, stormwater sampling certification or any of the four water/wastewater/distribution or collections AZDEQ operator certification.

SELECTION PROCESS Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview.

Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:

Criminal Background Screening Education&Experience Verification Drug Screening Fingerprinting E-Verify 39 Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

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HERE The City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer. The City of Surprise offers a broad range of inclusive employee benefits to help employees in their work and personal lives. We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides our employees with competitive compensation, generous benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance for our diverse workforce. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, retirement, and a variety of work/life programs, including generous paid time off and twelve holidays. For additional benefit information, please01

I understand all criminal convictions (felonies and/or misdemeanors including DUIs) that occurred as an adult (age 18 or older) must be disclosed when answering Question 7 and disclosed in full detail in Question 8 in the Agency-Wide Questions section of this application. I also understand my failure to disclose a conviction as outlined in Question 8 may be grounds for elimination of further consideration and/or a job offer to be rescinded.

I acknowledge the above statement.

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Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

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Are you currently employed by the City of Surprise?

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Select the option that applies to your highest level of education completed:

Master's Degree, or higher Bachelor's Degree Associate's Degree High School diploma or G.E.D. awarded None of the above

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Select the option that best applies to your level of experience:

At least 1 year of water utilities and/or laboratory related experience At least 1 year of college related laboratory related experience Less than 1 year of experience or related classwork None of the above

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Will you have and be able to maintain a valid Arizona Driver License at the time of hire?

Yes No

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I understand that this position requires a valid Driver's License with no major driving citations in the last 39 months.

I acknowledge the statement above

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I acknowledge that I must be able to obtain a certification in one of the following disciplines in the first year of employment: Backflow tester, stormwater sampling certification or any of the four water/wastewater/distribution or collections AZDEQ operator certification.

Yes No

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List any state certifications that you may have with AZDEQ operations, Backflow or Pretreatment experience. If none, enter N/A. 10

Select the years of compliance or general water or wastewater sampling experience you have?

None Less than 1 year 1 year to less than 3 years 3 years or more

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Do you have any field safety training? If yes please explain training. If none, enter N/A. Required Question