Environmental Laboratory Analyst

Salary : $72,904.00 - $88,608.00 Annually
Location : Sacramento, CA
Job Type: FULL TIME (NON-EXEMPT)
Job Number: 3277-2026
Department: Operations - Treatment
Opening Date: 05/06/2026
Closing Date: 6/20/2026 5:00 PM Pacific


Position
Sacramento Area Sewer District (SacSewer) is currently accepting applications for a Environmental Laboratory Analyst position. Applications will be screened after the following filing deadlines at 5PM:

5/20/26, 6/20/26 (Final)

Environmental Laboratory Analyst is the experienced working level in the series. Incumbents work under general supervision and carry out a variety of assignments involving the conduct and recording of a variety of routine laboratory tests following standardized procedures and within prescribed times.
Minimum Qualifications:

One year of progressively responsible laboratory experience performing tests in chemical, bacteriological, or public health.

AND

Twenty-four (24) semester hours in college or university laboratory courses such as chemistry, physics, biology, or bacteriology.

Note: Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and ability is qualifying.
How to Apply:

If you are interested in pursuing this exceptional career opportunity, please submit your online application. For first consideration, apply by May 20, 2026, at 5:00PM

Click on the below link to review the full class spec for more information about this position:
If you have question about this recruitment, please contact


Sacramento Area Sewer District is an equal opportunity employer
SacSewer offers an excellent benefits program. Employees benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
• Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retiree Health
• Voluntary Plans
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Care
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • 529 Education Savings Plan
  • Buy-up Life Insurance
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Legal Services Program
  • Pet Insurance
• Competitive vacation accruals including credit for prior years of service

Please click on the link below for a full description of SacSewer's Benefits Program:
SacSewer's medical plans are offered through the


SacSewer offers retirement pension benefits provided through the


Please click on the below link to view SacSewer's Career Page and to access the Employee Benefits:
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Note: The Supplemental Questionnaire and the Application are administered as two separate documents. The Application is used only to determine if the minimum qualifications are met; and the Supplemental Questionnaire will be used only to determine your exam score.


Each answer will be scored separately.

By continuing in the exam process, you are certifying that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.

• I have read and understood the above instructions.

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Listed below are the minimum qualifications for the Environmental Laboratory Analyst position:
One year of progressively responsible environmental laboratory experience performing tests in chemical, bacteriological, or public health.
AND Twenty-four (24) semester hours in college or university laboratory courses such as chemistry, physics, biology, or bacteriology.
Select the one box that best describes how you meet the minimum experience requirement for this position.

• I meet the minimum qualifications as listed above.
• I meet the one year of experience but do not have 24 semester units as listed above.
• I have twenty-four semester but do not have the one year of laboratory experience.
• I do not meet the minimum experience and/or education requirements for the position.

03


I understand that if I am using Option Two (2) to qualify, I must submit a copy of my transcripts to verify that I meet the education requirement.

• I understand and have submitted a copy of my transcripts to verify that I meet the minimum education requirements.

04


Select the one box that lists the highest level of education specific to the position that you have completed. If you have no related education, select none.

• None.
• Associate degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, physics, biology, or bacteriology, or closely related scientific field.
• Associate degree in a field not listed (degree is not in chemistry, physics, biology, or bacteriology, or closely related scientific field).
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, physics, biology, or bacteriology, or closely related scientific field.
• Bachelor's degree in a field not listed (degree is not in chemistry, physics, biology, or bacteriology, or closely related scientific field).

05


Select all the boxes that list environmental laboratory duties you have experience in and are proficient with.
If you do not have experience with any of the listed environmental laboratory duties, select 'None.'

• None.
• Performing analytical work in chemical, bacteriological, or public health according to specified procedures.
• Assisting in carrying out special assignments according to general instructions.
• Preparing chemical solutions, reagents, stains, and media in order to perform a variety of laboratory and research tests.
• Preparing reports of field or laboratory work, calculating results of tests. and recording data.
• Inputting data, validating input, and checking results via computers and other automated systems for accuracy and precision.
• Performing data verification for historical trends, outliers, and exceptions.
• Assembling, operating, and performing routine maintenance on laboratory instruments and equipment used in analytical and research work.
• Collecting preserving and transporting chemical, bacteriological, or public health samples from diverse locations in accordance with established protocols for analytical testing.
• Testing, cleaning, programming, and operating automatic sampling equipment.
• Experience working in a regulated or certified laboratory.

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Select all the boxes that list environmental laboratory areas you have experience in and are proficient with.
If you do not have experience in any of the listed environmental laboratory areas, select 'None.'

• None.
• Bacteriological.
• Chemical / Industrial.
• Water / Wastewater.
• Public Health / Medical.
• Other related scientific laboratory.

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Select all the boxes that list samples you collect on a regular basis.
If you do not collect samples on a regular basis, select none.

• None.
• Environmental field samples (groundwater, surface water, hazardous waste, soils).
• Clinical / Medical samples.
• Industrial samples.
• Drinking water / wastewater samples.
• Other samples.

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Select the one box that best describes your progressively responsible laboratory experience .
If you have progressively responsible laboratory experience, select none.

• None.
• I have less than one (1) year of experience.
• I have one (1) or more but less than two (2) years of experience.
• I have two (2) or more but less than three (3) years of experience.
• I have three (3) or more years of experience.

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Select all the boxes that list software you have basic proficiency using in an analytical laboratory.
Please note that during the hiring interview you may be required to perform tasks using the software you select.

• None.
• Laboratory equipment application software. or Application software for instruments.
• Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Other computer software or applications to record and maintain data.

10


Positions in this class require a valid California Driver License (Class C) prior to appointment as driving is an essential function of the job.
NOTE: Incumbents who fail to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with SacSewer Policy. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Select the one box that describes your current valid California Driver License.

• I have the ability to immediately obtain a California Class C Driver License.
• I possess a California Class C Driver License or higher.
• I do not possess nor have the ability to obtain a California Class C Driver License.

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Detail your experience that qualifies you for this position, including sampling and analysis, in chemical, bacteriological, or public health or related field.
Include in your response your experience in recordkeeping, report preparation, and following standard operating procedures.
List your employer(s), position title(s), dates and duties.
Required Question