Performs entry-level laboratory work. Monitors and performs tests on urine specimens submitted by clients placed on community supervision. Maintains statistical data and records related to testing. Works under close supervision and has limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This is the first of three laboratory technician positions within the Court Services job family. This classification is responsible for substance abuse monitoring of clients placed on community supervision. This classification may require work in secure facilities. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department. This job is distinguishable from Laboratory Technician II in that close supervision is required and the incumbent has limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Education and Experience:
One (1) year of experience working with the public;
OR,
Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:
None required.

Preferred:
High School diploma or G.E.D.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:

• Policies, practices, procedures and terminology of assigned function.
• Standard practices in area of assignment.
• Federal, State and Local program laws and requirements.
• Applicable health and safety practices and regulations.
• Office management principles and practices.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases and a variety of software packages.
• Business English, spelling and arithmetic.

• Attention to detail.
• Operating a variety of substance abuse testing and office equipment, including a computer.
• Both verbal and written communication.

• Maintain HIPAA compliance
• Maintain integrity of all data base systems
• Learn assigned tasks readily.
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively as needed to perform the job functions.
• Work independently and efficiently.
• Effectively deal with aggressive and/or hostile offenders.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees and officials, representatives of outside agencies, and the general public.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with County employees and officials, representatives of outside agencies, clients and the general public while carrying out job functions.

Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 10-25 pounds, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, repetitive motion, and squatting to perform the essential functions. Subject to contact with communicable diseases, radiation, hazardous waste, human fecal matter and foul odors. Subject to client and customer contact for extended periods of time.

Work Hours: 8 am - 5 pm, Monday-Friday. May work some

holidays, some nights, some weekends

Location: 10409 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78758

Department: CSCD Adult Probation

Criminal, Driving,

Education, and Employment Background Checks Required.