Public Health Environmental Specialist/ Wastewater Surveillance Program Coordinator
Jefferson City, MO
Contracted
Public Health
Experienced
Job Title: Public Health Environmental Specialist/ Wastewater Surveillance Program Coordinator
Employment Type: Contract - FTE- Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Position Overview
The Wastewater Surveillance Program Coordinator oversees autosampler deployment, sampling logistics, data management, and facility support for Missouri’s Wastewater Surveillance Program. This role involves managing inventory, coordinating sampling schedules, ensuring data accuracy, and providing technical guidance to facility operators. The position requires maintaining strong communication with labs, couriers, and stakeholders while addressing logistical challenges to ensure seamless program operations and high-quality data collection.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee autosampler deployment, maintenance, and inventory tracking.
- Manage sampling logistics, including scheduling, coordination with couriers, and troubleshooting field issues.
- Provide technical support to facility operators on sample collection and equipment use.
- Ensure data integrity by tracking and analyzing sample data and resolving discrepancies.
- Liaise with laboratories, ensuring timely sample processing and adherence to program protocols.
- Coordinate with stakeholders, including government agencies and facility operators, to maintain compliance with surveillance protocols.
- Support field operations, including occasional travel to facilities for site visits and troubleshooting.
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, public health, biology, engineering, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and database management.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for addressing equipment and operational challenges.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder coordination.
- Attention to detail in tracking equipment, managing schedules, and ensuring data accuracy.
- Flexibility to travel as needed for on-site support.
- Travel: In-state travel with occasional overnight stays; infrequent out-of-state travel may be required.
- Experience with autosamplers or similar environmental monitoring equipment.
- Project management background, particularly in environmental or public health programs.
- Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in environmental monitoring, field operations, or project coordination.
- Hands-on field sampling experience in wastewater monitoring or similar field operations.
- Familiarity with data analysis software (e.g., R, Python, SAS, Tableau) or statistical methods for environmental data.
- Understanding of wastewater surveillance protocols, environmental regulations, and public health guidelines.
- Proven ability to engage stakeholders, including government agencies, labs, and facility operators.
This position plays a critical role in ensuring efficient wastewater surveillance operations, supporting public health initiatives, and maintaining high standards in data quality and regulatory compliance.
Talantage, LLC is committed to presenting candidates that contribute to an organizations culture of inclusivity and its commitment to diversity in the workplace are demonstrated through our recruitment practices. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, or veteran status. Our equal opportunity employment efforts comply with all applicable U.S. state and federal laws governing non-discrimination in employment.
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