Laboratory Services Supervisor

City of Austin • Walnut Creek, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, supervise employees in laboratory services provided to electric generation facilities, water treatment facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, or water quality testing functions.

Requirements

• Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
• Knowledge of a variety of quantitative/qualitative analyses used in laboratory testing.
• Knowledge of research methodologies sufficient to develop and complete analysis of program activities.
• Knowledge of the industrial waste control methods.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of basic laboratory procedures and equipment.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws.
• Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
• Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in using computers and related software.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Skill in planning and organizing.
• Ability to evaluate and project immediate and long-term, time cost and material requirements.
• Ability to perform chemical tests and analyses.
• Ability to perform ultraviolet and infrared spectrophotometry and gas chromatography.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with city employees and the public.
• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Chemical, Environmental, or Biological Sciences including 24 hours of Chemistry. OR Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry or Environmental Sciences including 16 hours of Biology or microbiology and 16 hours of Chemistry.
• PLUS Six (6) years progressively responsible experience in a field related to drinking water or environmental water quality analyses, (2) two years of which were in a lead or supervisory capacity.
• Valid Texas class "C" Driver's License

Nice To Haves

• Experience supervising employees in a water or wastewater environment lab including hiring, training, and performance evaluation
• Experience in developing and monitoring budgets
• Experience providing customer service in a lab environment
• Experience with Federal and State wastewater regulations
• Experience analyzing samples of a variety of matrices and types in a water/wastewater/environmental testing laboratory
• Experience using Laboratory Information Management System Database
• Experience as a Technical Director in a TNI accredited lab
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Responsibilities

• Trains personnel in performance of job tasks.
• Assigns job duties and monitors task completion.
• Develops and evaluates plans, criteria, etc. for variety of projects, programs activities, etc.
• Coordinates division/section activities.
• Assists in developing and revising operating procedures for the laboratory.
• Assists in developing division/section budget.
• Evaluates bid proposals and recommends selection to ensure cost effectiveness and compliance with specifications, standards, etc.
• Reviews testing procedures, quality control programs, safety programs, and training programs.
• Revises and approves specifications for technical instrumentation.
• Interprets/explains/enforces state and federal procedures, for monitoring regulations and compliance.
• Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection; training; evaluation; counseling and recommendation for dismissal.

Benefits

• Working with Austin Water provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more
• Additionally, this position offers a career progression plan, which provides a unique opportunity to promote without having to go through the competitive process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level