Supervising Chemist (2488) SFPUC (U00041)

City and County of San Francisco • Millbrae, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, Supervising Chemists for the Water Quality Division (WQD) supervise the activities of environmental laboratory professionals in the chemical, biological, and physical analysis of water, wastewater, and a variety of environmental matrices. The WQD operates five California State Water Resource Control Board (SWRCB) Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP) accredited laboratories across the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission’s Upcountry, Regional, and Local Water Systems. Working within our Laboratory Section’s established Quality System, Supervising Chemists will provide administrative and technical support within their assigned work group, validate and release analytical data, coordinate special studies and projects for compliance planning and monitoring, and develop and implement quality assurance activities in the laboratory. Work Location: Positions at 1000 El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA 94030 or at the Moccasin location. Hours: Full-time, Mon-Fri; Weekends in the event of emergency/unforeseen instances impacting water quality

Requirements

• Possession of baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in chemistry or closely related laboratory science
• Eight years (8) of verifiable laboratory experience in analytical chemistry of which must include two (2) years experience in a water quality or wastewater laboratory.
• Valid CA driver's license

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP) or NELAC Institute (TNI) accredited laboratory
• Knowledge of EPA approved methodology and QA/QC requirements

Responsibilities

• Assigns and evaluates the work of chemists and technicians in the delivery of water quality for an assigned section; prepares performance appraisals and develops work plans for assigned staff; takes corrective action to resolve deficiencies.
• Provides training and orientation on laboratory procedures, bureau policy and laboratory safety; arranges for the technical training and professional development of the group.
• Develops work plans for an assigned section; schedules and establishes timelines for goals and objectives in the work plan; and evaluates group’s performance measures and adherence to work plan schedules and/pr City policies.
• Directs, implements, and monitors the established laboratory quality assurance program; reviews and validates analytical data reported to water quality management, clients, and personnel; assures that validated data meets acceptance and reporting criteria as set forth by the quality assurance plan and regulatory agencies.
• Implements approved analytical procedures; writes standard operating procedures for the work of the group.
• Consults with water quality clients regarding analytical services; organizes and directs the delivery of analytical services; answers technical questions regarding reported data; implements modifications where appropriate; may represent the division and laboratory in meetings with other water quality jurisdictions which coordinate regional monitoring activities.
• Coordinates the planning and development of sample collection and monitoring procedures.
• Prepares budget requests and recommends major purchases for section; participates in development of division and laboratory policies and procedures; develops and submits policies and procedures to group for review and comment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees