Laboratory Supervisor, (A264135-5), 207, Water Pollution Control

City of Laredo • Laredo, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Supervises Laboratory Analysts. Plans and coordinates laboratory work. Reviews in-house and contracted lab results. Requests price quotes and orders supply. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Requirements

• Knowledge of laboratory management and operations
• Knowledge of wastewater analysis
• Knowledge of permits and regulations
• Knowledge of modern office procedures and methods including computers and applicable software
• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of employee supervision
• Knowledge of basic math
• Skill in organization and time management
• Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Ability to analyze and interpret results
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
• Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
• Ability to perform strenuous work and routine work.
• Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
• Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of this position.
• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Environmental Science, Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, or related fields.
• At least three (3) years of experience in environmental, clinical, or water/wastewater laboratory analysis.
• Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.

Nice To Haves

• State of Texas TCEQ Plant Operation License is desirable.
• Lab analyst certification from Texas Water Utilities Association must be obtained within one (1) year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff. Supervisory functions include: makes hiring and termination decisions; prioritizes assignments and directs work; develops and oversees employee work schedules and approves time away from work; provides and/or facilitates employee training and development; approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; completes employee performance appraisals; determines or makes recommendations regarding new hire salaries and salary changes; and acts as liaison between employees and management.
• Maintains strict quality assurance/quality control programs, equipment calibration schedules, and standard operating procedures as required by TNI standards.
• Serves as the Technical Manager for accreditation purposes. This includes: local, state, federal, and The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) TNI requirements.
• Accurately records data and maintains routine documentation, including worksheet entries, sample documentation, chain-of-custody forms, and performs routine quality control checks for data generate.
• In collaboration with the Quality Manager, prepare computer-generated/TCEQ reports.
• Plans and coordinates laboratory work, including recording results and performing quality control.
• Coordinates with external laboratories to schedule special sampling as needed and communicates testing results to plan supervisors.
• Maintains laboratory inventory supply ad ensures equipment is operating correctly.
• Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The following Licenses and/or Certifications must be obtained after employment . Continued employment is contingent on successfully obtaining required certification(s) and/or license(s) within the specified period of time indicated from the time of hire.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree