Laboratory and Compliance Coordinator - Prescott Valley, AZ

Water At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we challenge what’s currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you’ll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them – people.

Jacobs is seeking a Laboratory and Compliance Coordinator based in Prescott Valley, AZ . You’ll work with project staff to assist in overseeing the laboratory and sampling operations activities for a Wastewater Treatment Plant, Collections System, Reclaimed Water System, and Water Production department to provide superior client service, ensure timely completion of all activities, effectively schedule work to drive optimized resource utilization, establish and maintaining efficient progress metrics and tracking tool and provide technical support as needed. You will be responsible for maintaining system compliance with all State and Federal Regulations and Permits. The Compliance Coordinator oversees the compliance laboratory, manages sampling requirements, and implements protocols to maintain permit compliance. This position requires strong analytical skills, meticulous record-keeping, attention to detail, and the ability to manage schedules and organize workflows effectively.

Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we’ll help you grow what drives you – and deliver the world’s most challenging Operations Management projects, together.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures compliance with all relevant environmental regulations and permit requirements.

• Familiarity with AZDHS, APP, AZPDES, MSGP and IPP permitting and sampling requirements.

• Oversees and manages the water and wastewater compliance laboratory, including performing tests as needed.

• Conducts chemical, biochemical, and bacteriological analyses of potable water, wastewater influent and effluent, soils, biosolids, and industrial wastes and makes evaluative conclusions.

• Trains new employees in laboratory analysis, sampling techniques, and standard procedures.

• Implements and maintains a comprehensive Quality Assurance (QA) program; identifies and resolves issues promptly.

• Assists with industrial pretreatment sampling and inspection programs.

• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment such as pH meters, balances, autoclaves, titrators, incubators, spectrophotometers, and related instruments.

• Coordinates sampling and analysis with outside contract laboratories, including managing inventory, documentation, and keeping an inventory of appropriate sampling needs (sampling equipment, sample containers, shipping coolers, chain of custody, sample storage, and preservation)

• Prepares and maintains accurate compliance and non-compliance reports, records, and data entry for all monitoring, control, and compliance activities.

• Advises senior staff on test results and recommends improvements to laboratory procedures.

• Assists with budgeting, inventory control, and laboratory maintenance.

Here's what you'll need

• High school diploma or GED.

• ADEQ Grade II Water Treatment and Grade II Wastewater Treatment certifications, or ability to obtain within 12 months.

• Combination of education and experience in Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a closely related field.

• Valid driver’s license.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related field.

• Five years of experience performing chemical analysis and related tests, including multiple years in a wastewater treatment laboratory.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, WIMS, Outlook, and laboratory management systems.

• Knowledge of:

• Principles of chemistry, biology, and related sciences.

• Methods of chemical, biochemical, and bacteriological testing and analysis.

• Laboratory safety, equipment care, and maintenance.

• Supervisory and training practices.

Working Conditions:

Safety is a core value at Jacobs. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

56,160.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

72,800.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $56,160.00 to $72,800.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on April 21, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

Locations

City State Country
Prescott Valley	Arizona	United States
Tempe	Arizona	United States