Laboratory Supervisor- Jefferson County (Environmental Services)
About The Position
Jefferson County is seeking a well-qualified, motivated Laboratory Supervisor to perform work that involves planning, organizing, directing and evaluating activities of the Barton Water Pollution Control Laboratory consisting of chemical and biological analyses. In addition to conducting laboratory analyses and interpreting and reporting results, employees in this job class are responsible for supervising functions within their department. Laboratory Supervisors manage a team of individuals through the assignment and review of work, training and development, and other essential personnel related functions. Employees operate with considerable independence and ensure appropriate safety standards and protocol are maintained. This position reports to the Environmental Laboratory/Compliance Administrator.
Requirements
- Driver’s license.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in biology, chemistry, or environmental science.
- Experience analyzing environmental samples and interpreting results of analysis, such as analysis of nutrients, metals, and wet chemistry (e.g., coliform, dissolved oxygen, biological oxygen demand).
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a laboratory setting subject to EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) or ADEM (Alabama Department of Environmental Management) compliance rules.
- Experience in a laboratory associated with the treatment of wastewater, environmental sampling (e.g., river water, stormwater), or drinking water.
- Experience working with data information management systems software (e.g., WIMS, LIMS).
- Master's degree in chemistry, environmental science, or biology.
Responsibilities
- Manages interactive process of communicating results of laboratory analysis to wastewater treatment plants, permitted industries, and landfills, and coordinating/implementing corrective actions and associated analyses to ensure ongoing permit compliance.
- Tracks inventory of supplies and equipment, and assists with the completion of the laboratory’s budget by compiling information, approving purchases, monitoring the inventory, and receiving deliveries.
- Designs and implements quality assurance/quality control plans for all analytical procedures by validating analyses being performed by lab personnel.
- Ensures the safety of laboratory by maintaining Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) files, inspecting laboratory equipment, developing disaster plans, inspecting wastewater treatment plant for safety violations, and maintaining inventory of safety supplies/equipment.
- Reviews laboratory analysis reports for accuracy and completeness by interpreting wastewater test results documented in various reports, chain of custody forms, permits, and the Water Information Management Solution (WIMS).
- Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training.
Benefits
- medical and dental insurance
- employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension)
- generous paid holidays
- sick and vacation leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
