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Bingham County Drug Testing Laboratory Technician

Established: January 12, 2016

Revised May 24, 2021 Page 1

DRUG TESTING TECHNICIAN

(Male applicants only)

February 28th, 2024

Salary: Starts at \$16.03/hour - Hiring Step DOQ/DOE

Part-time - Up to 19 hours/week - No Benefits

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Pay Grade: N11 FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt

Purpose of Class/Primary Function

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. The usual hours of

work will be from 7:15am 8:30 am on the days you are scheduled.

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;

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.

BINGHAM COUNTY

Is Recruiting for the Position of

Bingham County Drug Testing Laboratory Technician

Established: January 12, 2016

Revised May 24, 2021 Page 2

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 computer, operate a

motor vehicle and perform equipment operations; and

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