CS-214
Rev 11/2013
Position Code
1.
State of Michigan
Civil Service Commission
Capitol Commons Center, P.O. Box 30002
Lansing, MI 48909
POSITION DESCRIPTION
This position description serves as the official classification document of record for this position. Please
complete this form as accurately as you can as the position description is used to determine the proper
classification of the position.
2.Employee’s Name (Last, First, M.I.)
8.Department/Agency
Vacant
Environmental Quality
3.Employee Identification Number
9.Bureau (Institution, Board, or Commission)
4.Civil Service Position Code Description
10.Division
Laboratory Technician 8-10
Remediation and Redevelopment
5.Working Title (What the agency calls the position)
11.Section
Laboratory Technician
Laboratory Services
6.Name and Position Code Description of Direct Supervisor
12.Unit
Carol Smith, Laboratory Scientist Manager 14
Organic
7.Name and Position Code Description of Second Level Supervisor
13.Work Location (City and Address)/Hours of Work
George Krisztian, State Administrative Manager 15
3350 N. Martin Luther King Blvd
Lansing, MI 48906
80 Hours (plus scheduled weekend/holiday overtime)
14. General Summary of Function/Purpose of Position
Plan, prioritize, and schedule work assignments to ensure accurate and timely completion, extract environmental
samples, draft Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) ensuring that the quality of work output meets all federal
and state requirements, resolve technical problems, and perform cleanup of extracts using the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved methods. Back up for Bacti analysis. Employee will be in on
weekend/Holiday rotation for Bacti Analysis and sample receiving.
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15. Please describe the assigned duties, percent of time spent performing each duty, and what is done to
complete each duty.
List the duties from most important to least important. The total percentage of all duties performed must
equal 100 percent.
Duty 1
General Summary of Duty 1
% of Time 70%
Prioritize own work assignments to ensure completion in an accurate and timely manner.
Individual tasks related to the duty.
 Extract and clean up of various matrices such as soil, sludge, oil, and water for trace organic analysis within the
U.S. EPA specified holding times.
 Operate and maintain various scientific instruments such as soxhlet extraction apparatus, zero headspace
extractions, gel permeation chromatography (GPC), automated solvent extractor, analytical balance, centrifuge,
and turbovap evaporators.
 Perform chemical isolation techniques such as GPC, silica gel, florisil, etc. Must also utilize a good understanding
of the properties and mixtures of hazardous and flammable solvents such as methylene chloride, hexane,
petroleum ether, etc.
 Enter and track all solvents and standards in the stock tracking or semivolatile organic standard logbooks.
Prepare surrogates, acids, and base mixtures for use and entry into standard logbooks ensuring that all chemicals
are properly labeled for identification and tracking.
 Order Supplies in a timely manner.
 Extraction using US EPA Methods 3510 and 3545.
 Cleanup of extracts using US EPA Methods 3620, 3630 & 3640.
Duty 2
General Summary of Duty 2
% of Time 10%
Ensure that a quality assurance (QA) program that meets state and federal requirements is followed.
Individual tasks related to the duty.
 Extract and clean-up of appropriate quality control (QC) during all phases of each procedure.
 Direct and inform Laboratory Scientist(s) and/or Unit Manager of method revision and/or alternatives.
 Perform method development, revision, and validation in conjunction with a Laboratory Scientist(s) or the Unit
Manager.
 Draft and/or revise SOPs.
Duty 3
General Summary of Duty 3
% of Time 10%
Perform microbiological analysis of drinking water samples. Perform sample receiving functions on scheduled
weekend/holidays and assist at other times when needed.
Individual tasks related to the duty.
 Perform microbiological analyses of drinking water samples.
 Perform Bacti analysis as needed.
 Some Saturday and Holiday hours per rotation with other Laboratory Technicians.
 Login Samples into LabWorks as needed.
Duty 4
General Summary of Duty 4
% of Time 5%
Work closely with Laboratory Scientist(s) on analytical sample set up, validation and reporting of data.
Individual tasks related to the duty.
 Communicate with Laboratory Scientist(s) to properly perform sample set up, validation and reporting of data.
 Work with Lab Scientist on extraction recoveries as needed.
 Validate volatile data as time permits.
 Assist unit manager in reviewing draft reports.
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Duty 5
General Summary of Duty 5
% of Time 5%
Perform other duties as may be assigned by Unit Manager.
Individual tasks related to the duty.
 Assist other units when necessary.
 Perform other duties as may be assigned by Unit Manager.
16. Describe the types of decisions made independently in this position and tell who or what is affected by those decisions.
Determining how to extract and schedule samples. These decisions affect sample receiving staff, Laboratory
Scientists performing analysis, and field staff and other clients who receive results.
17. Describe the types of decisions that require the supervisor’s review.
Daily work assignments and changes to methods, techniques, etc., require supervisory review.
18. What kind of physical effort is used to perform this job? What environmental conditions is this position physically exposed to on
the job? Indicate the amount of time and intensity of each activity and condition. Refer to instructions.
Standing for long periods of time, the ability to routinely lift sample and solvent bottles weighing up to 15 pounds,
and daily exposure to and use of potentially hazardous chemicals. This exposure is minimized to a safe level with
the use of the safety equipment provided.
19. List the names and position code descriptions of each classified employee whom this position immediately supervises or oversees on
a full-time, on-going basis. (If more than 10, list only classification titles and the number of employees in each classification.)
NAME
CLASS TITLE
NAME
CLASS TITLE
20. This position’s responsibilities for the above-listed employees includes the following (check as many as apply):
Complete and sign service ratings.
Provide formal written counseling.
Approve leave requests.
Approve time and attendance.
Orally reprimand.
Assign work.
Approve work.
Review work.
Provide guidance on work methods.
Train employees in the work.
22. Do you agree with the responses for Items 1 through 20? If not, which items do you disagree with and why?
Agree.
23. What are the essential functions of this position?
The essential duties of this position are performing appropriate extraction and cleanup techniques on water,
wastewater, oil, soil, and sediment samples.
24. Indicate specifically how the position’s duties and responsibilities have changed since the position was last reviewed.
New position
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25. What is the function of the work area and how does this position fit into that function?
The function of the work area is to perform extraction of samples for trace organic analysis for compounds of
environmental concern in water, wastewater, soil, oil, and sediment samples.
26. What are the minimum education and experience qualifications needed to perform the essential functions of this position?
EDUCATION:
Associates degree or higher in engineering technology, physical or biological sciences or a related field.
EXPERIENCE:
Previous extraction and cleanup experience using US EPA Methods 3510, 3545, 3620, 3630 and 3640.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Ability to carefully follow directions and ask appropriate questions as analytical problems arise.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
None
NOTE: Civil Service approval of this position does not constitute agreement with or acceptance of the desirable qualifications for this position.
I certify that the information presented in this position description provides a complete and accurate depiction of
the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position.
Supervisor’s Signature
Date
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Indicate any exceptions or additions to statements of the employee(s) or supervisors.
I certify that the entries on these pages are accurate and complete.
Appointing Authority Signature
Date
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I certify that the information presented in this position description provides a complete and accurate depiction of
the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position.
Employee’s Signature
Date
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