Part-Time Water Sample Collector

Position: Part-Time Water Sample Collector Location: Fort Belvoir, Virginia Reports To: Water Quality Program Manager

Position Summary I-2-I Solutions is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Water Sampling Technician to collect drinking-water samples at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. The technician will perform monthly and quarterly sampling at designated locations, complete field measurements, maintain chain-of-custody documentation, and prepare samples for delivery to the laboratory. Additional repeat or emergency sampling may occasionally be required.

Essential Duties

• Collect drinking-water samples for Total Coliform, HPC, TTHM, and HAA5 testing.
• Perform field measurements for free chlorine, total chlorine, pH, and water temperature.
• Follow approved sampling procedures, including disinfecting and flushing sample taps.
• Label samples and complete field forms and chain-of-custody documents accurately.
• Store samples in coolers and deliver or prepare them for timely laboratory transport.
• Report damaged sampling ports, low chlorine levels, or other unusual conditions.
• Perform repeat sampling following a positive test result when requested.
• Maintain sampling equipment, meters, coolers, and supplies in clean working condition.
• Coordinate sampling visits with I-2-I Solutions and Fort Belvoir personnel.

Work Schedule

• Monthly: Routine drinking-water sampling.
• Quarterly: Disinfection by-product sampling.
• As needed: Additional, repeat, quality-control, or emergency sampling.

Routine sampling is generally performed Monday through Wednesday during normal weekday business hours. Some emergency assignments may require availability within 24 hours.

Qualifications

• Previous water-sampling, environmental, laboratory, or specimen-collection experience preferred.
• Ability to follow written sampling instructions and prevent sample contamination.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate recordkeeping.
• Comfortable using portable water-quality meters.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift and carry coolers and sampling equipment.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and must be able to successfully pass an NCIC Level III background check and meet all Fort Belvoir site-access requirements.
• Must have a REAL ID or other acceptable federal identification.

Preferred Background

• Water Quality Technician
• Environmental Technician
• Laboratory Technician or Specimen Collection Technician
• Sterile Processing Technician
• Dental Assistant or Dental Hygienist
• Military biomedical, preventive medicine, or environmental health experience

Employment Type Part-time, as-needed field position. Hours will vary based on the contract sampling schedule and any requested retesting.