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Bingham County Drug Testing Laboratory Technician

Established: January 12, 2016

Revised May 24, 2021 Page 1

Bingham County

Is recruiting for the Position of

DRUG TESTING TECHNICIAN

(Female)

November 14th 2024

Salary: Starts at \$19.51/hour - Hiring Step DOQ/DOE

Part-time Up to 19 hours/week (but is usually less) No Benefits

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Pay Grade: N11/6 FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt

The principal function of an employee in this class is to perform a variety of work in drug

testing operations, clerical support duties, as needed, and with office functions,

documentation, reports, information, communications, collection of samples and

testifying in court, for the Probation department and the Pretrial Service. The hours

worked are mornings, flexible, as required by the departments needs.

Supervision Received

The employee in this position works under the general supervision of the Bingham

County Probation Director and the Chief Administrators of the Juvenile and Adult

Probation Departments.

Supervision Exercised

None

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Trained in operation of drug screening equipment;

Responsible for maintaining accurate chain of custody procedures during testing

process

Performs confidential clerical duties;

Maintain security for evidence and test results;

Maintain appropriate sanitation/cleanliness of testing area;

Follow appropriate EPA approved requirements for the disposal of urine samples;

Follow appropriate procedures for storing positive urine samples; Follow

appropriate procedures for sending samples to the designated outside lab for

GC/MS confirmation;

Provides various forms and documents as needed;

Maintains duty-related, confidential communications;

Performs random drug or alcohol testing on individual clients;

Drug testing methods may involve, but not be limited to, the collection of breath,

urine or saliva;

Bingham County Drug Testing Laboratory Technician

Established: January 12, 2016

Revised May 24, 2021 Page 2

Use of appropriate methods of handling biological substances and ability to

handle laboratory conditions; and

Performs all work duties and activities as required or directed by a supervisor.

Competency Requirements

Knowledge of:

Methods, techniques, procedures, tools, and objectives of the Bingham County

Drug Testing

Operation of standard office equipment,

Effective communication and interpersonal skills;

Time management and organizational skills;

Acceptable Experience and Training

High school diploma or GED;

Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the

knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the duties and responsibilities of the

classification.

Special Qualifications

Valid Idaho drivers license;

Must successfully pass a criminal background check;

Must be 18 years of age

Essential Physical Abilities

Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with

or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern

verbal instructions and to communicate effectively in person and on a telephone;

Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits

the employee to comprehend written work instructions, prepare required reports,

administer drug and alcohol tests and operate a motor vehicle;

Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which

permits the employee to prepare written reports, and operate a personal

computer;

Sufficient personal mobility, flexibility, and balance, with or without reasonable

accommodation, which permits the employee to operate a personal comp uter,

operate a motor vehicle and perform equipment operations; and

Jobs in this class require performing repetitive motions in fingering and

hand/wrist/arm movements and standing for four or more hours at a time. Related

job tasks may require the incumbent to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

occasionally,