Assistant Quality Assurance Officer (Senior Environmental Officer)

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Water Department - Laboratory Division
Location: 2 NE 32nd St
Salary Range: $5,276-$7,914/month

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Application Deadline: June 18, 2026


Responsibilities

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About the role
This role supports Quality Assurance functions within the KC Water Services Laboratory. It is professional environmental work performed in an office and laboratory setting and focuses on regulatory compliance, quality system implementation, environmental program support, and audit readiness. Reports to the Quality Assurance Manager, helping translate quality requirements into daily practices across laboratory areas.
What you'll do

• Assist with implementation and upkeep of controlled documents, records, and training, and help ensure daily QA requirements function consistently across laboratory areas.
• Perform compliance checks, internal verification reviews, SOP verification reviews, and assist with internal and external audits, including CAPAs and root cause analyses.
• Monitor compliance with the Quality Assurance Manual (QAM) and applicable The NELAC Institute (TNI) requirements, and help ensure the laboratory remains audit-ready.
• Review assigned data and records for completeness and quality, provide routine status reporting, and serve as a resource for QA questions.
• Identify trends in nonconformances (repeat issues, lab-wide gaps, recurring QC problems) and escalates risk and pattern issues to the Quality Assurance Manager.
• Develop or assist with QA focused training sessions and reference materials as needed, and track assigned QA training requirements.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and projects, serve as backup for testing in General Chemistry and Microbiology when needed, and perform related duties as required.

What success looks like

• Quality system requirements are consistently applied across laboratory areas
• Documentation, records, and training remain accurate and current
• Compliance reviews, audits, and CAPAs are completed thoroughly
• Audit readiness is maintained under QAM and TNI requirements
• QA risks and trends are identified and communicated appropriately

What you get

• Opportunities to build expertise in quality assurance and compliance
• Collaborative work environment across technical laboratory teams

Why this role matters
Quality assurance is critical to maintaining regulatory compliance and data integrity in water laboratory operations. This role helps ensure laboratory results are reliable, defensible, and audit-ready, supporting environmental protection.
What you'll bring

• Strong attention to detail and ability to exercise independent judgment
• Experience working with quality systems, compliance, or audits
• Ability to collaborate across technical laboratory teams
• Clear documentation and reporting skills
• Commitment to quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

REQUIRES:

• An accredited bachelor's degree in an environmentally related field such as environmental science, and related physical and life sciences, environmental engineering, and related engineering specializations, environmental law and related legal specializations; environmental studies and related management, environmental planning and related urban planning specializations, environmental education, environmental policy, sustainability, and 2 years of experience as an environmental, natural resources, climate change, or sustainability professional
• OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience.
• Must possess a valid State-issued driver's license in accordance with the City of KCMO policies.
• May be required to pass a preemployment drug screen.

Other Information

Military veterans encouraged to apply

Why You'll Love Working with Us - Core Employee Benefits (Benefits offered to all permanent employees unless otherwise specified)

Comprehensive Health Coverage
Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans with multiple options and low employee contributions.

Generous Paid Time Off
Enjoy vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays-with accruals that grow the longer you're with us.

Secure Retirement Planning
City-funded pension plan plus an optional 457 savings plan to help you build long-term financial security.

Support for Life's Big Moments
Paid parental and bereavement leave to help you navigate major life events with peace of mind.

Tuition Assistance
Get reimbursed for eligible education expenses-invest in your future while you work.

Income Protection
Short- and long-term disability coverage options to safeguard your earnings.

Life Insurance Provided
City-paid life insurance with the option to add more coverage for extra peace of mind.

Community Volunteer Leave
Take up to 8 hours annually to give back to causes you care about.

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URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).

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