DRUG TECHNICIAN Job Listing at City of Baton Rouge in Baton Rouge, LA (Job ID 2500237-1)

Description

Job Announcement City of Baton Rouge/Parish of EBR

Job Title: DRUG TECHNICIAN
Type of Vacancy: Open Competitive
Job Opening No.: 2500237-1
Job Code: 1958
Work Location: CITY COURT
Starting Salary: $11.3673 Hourly / $23,643 Annually
Pay Grade: 1090
Application Dates: 03/07/2025 - 03/13/2025
Application Times: Friday 12 Noon - Thursday

NOTE:
Applicants using education to qualify for any job MUST attach a copy of their degree or transcript to their application at the time of applying. Applicants applying for any position that requires an official certification MUST attach a copy of that certification at the time of applying. Applicants MAY use experience as a substitution only if the minimum requirements indicates such. Failure to provide documentation of education, licenses, certifications, and courses may result in your application being REJECTED or a lower application score.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of the Chief of Probation, performs responsible work in drug testing of persons referred within the court system for detection of illicit use of abusive drugs. Work involves daily, weekly and monthly maintenance of drug testing instruments, completion of necessary procedures on each individual tested, troubleshooting instruments, testifying in court, and maintaining supplies and all necessary documentation required. Work is performed independently and reviewed through results. Performs other work as requested.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma, GED, HiSET, or equivalent certificate of competency.

SUBSTITUTIONS
Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS
(Unless otherwise specified below, must possess at the time of appointment and must be maintained current throughout employment in this classification.) Employee(s) must obtain certification from Thermo-Fisher Scientific or a designated licensed drug testing facility within the probationary period of six (6) months of employment.

OTHER JOB ASPECTS
None.

SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION
Male applicants only.

EXAMINATION
Score derived from application grading.

APPLICATION NOTE
In your employment application, please include detailed information such as software and equipment used, documents produced, fiscal or legal duties performed, types of customer service provided, decisions made, guidelines followed, supervisory duties, etc. Failure to provide a detailed description of job duties may result in your application being rejected or a lower application score. Note: For the complete job specification, please visit www.brla.gov/hr. Career Assessment: Explore career options and take a free career assessment at www.brla.gov/careerguide.