JOB REQUIREMENTS: Position Purpose: The Water Service Coordinator is

responsible for overseeing service line inventories, assisting in

different water sampling programs, customer inquiries, ensuring

compliance with state and federal drinking water regulations, including

the Lead and Copper Rule (LCR/LCRR) and representing Racine Water in

public events. This role involves field sampling, laboratory support,

data management, customer communication, and cross-functional

coordination with operations, engineering, and regulatory staff. The

ideal candidate has hands-on experience with water quality disinfection

& sampling techniques, laboratory practices, and distribution system

operations. HIRING PAY RANGE: \$33.96 -\$36.96 (\$70,635 - \$76,868)

Essential Duties: Service Line Coordination & Compliance: Maintain and

update the system-wide water service line inventory, ensuring accuracy

and regulatory compliance. Coordinate service line inspections,

verifications, replacements, and customer notifications. Assist with

planning and implementing Lead and Copper Rule Revision (LCRR)

requirements. Schedule and track field activities related to service

line investigations and water quality monitoring. Water Sampling & Field

Operations: Perform water sampling throughout the distribution system,

including routine bacteriological samples, lead and copper samples,

water main breaks, customer-requested samples, and compliance

monitoring. Follow proper chain of custody procedures and ensure sample

integrity from collection to laboratory delivery. Disinfection and

sampling. Utilize field instruments (e.g., chlorine analyzers, turbidity

meters, pH meters) and properly calibrate and maintain equipment.

Conduct flushing operations and support water quality investigations.

Laboratory Responsibilities: Conduct basic laboratory analyses according

to approved methodologies (Standard Methods, EPA procedures). Prepare

media, reagents, and sampling kits as needed. Perform quality control

checks and maintain laboratory documentation. Assist with data entry

into laboratory information management systems (LIMS). Data Management &

Reporting: Collect, manage, and analyze water quality and service line

data. Prepare internal reports, regulatory submissions, and updates for

supervisors. Maintain accurate records of sampling locations, results,

and system conditions. Support GIS updates for service line materials

and sampling sites. Customer Service & Communication: Communicate with

customers about sampling, service line material identification, and

water quality concerns. Provide technical assistance regarding water

quality regulations and procedures. Coordinate with contractors and

field teams to resolve service line and water quality issues.

Representing Racine Water in public events. Physical Demands of the

Position: Ability to lift and carry up to 4050 lbs. Ability to walk,

stand, bend, and work in outdoor environments. Ability to work in

confined spaces or near construction sites, as applicable. Work

Environment: Combination of office, laboratory, and field work. Exposure

to water system facilities, treatment chemicals, and outdoor conditions.

Must be available for occasional after-hours sampling, emergency

response, or on-call rotations. Equipment Used: Software technology used

may include Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Time Management Software

(TMS); Other software may be applied. This job description is intended

to identify essential duties and also illustrates other types of duties

that may be assigned. It should not be interpreted as describing all of

the duties that will be required of an employee or be used to limit the

nature and extent of assignments that an individual is required to

perform. In addition to the responsibilities and duties listed, it is

expected that employees maintain a consistent and reliable attendance

record. Job descriptions are subject to revision at any time at the

discretion of the City of Racine. The City of Racine is an Equal

Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities

Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified

individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and

current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

\*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor\'s degree in Environmental Science/Engineering, Water

Technology, Chemistry, Biology, or related field preferred. 35 years of

experience in water quality, environmental sampling, or laboratory

Operations Is Preferred. Experience With Water Distribution Systems Or

service line investigations strongly preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and

Abilities Required: Knowledge of drinking water regulations,

disinfection process, including the Safe Drinking Water Act and Lead and

Copper Rule. Proficiency in water sampling techniques and laboratory

testing methods. Ability to read and interpret maps, engineering

drawings, and GIS data. Strong organizational skills and attention to

detail. Ability to communicate effectively with customers, regulators,

and internal teams. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, LIMS, GIS, and

work order systems. Ability to work independently, outdoors, and in

various field conditions. Follow all safety procedures for field work,

laboratory operations, and water system operations. Maintain

certifications and ensure sampling practices meet regulatory

requirements. Participate in emergency response activities (e.g., boil

advisories, main breaks, contamination events) \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION

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