WWTP Lab Supervisor

City of Pueblo•Pueblo, CO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wastewater Treatment Plant Laboratory Supervisor is an exempt position under the general supervision of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent. The employee is responsible for managing the laboratory; supervising the work of laboratory analysts; performing laboratory tests for regulatory compliance, process control, and environmental research as required; managing laboratory data including results of analyses and the associated quality assurance documentation; generating reports for compliance and to assist with facility planning and management; and providing consultation and advice regarding sampling and analyses to the Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent. May perform duties of similar classifications of an equal or lower pay grade as required. This job description is an overview and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It’s not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the functions and tasks required of the position.

Requirements

Working knowledge and formal training in the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, microbiology or medical technology
Skills at implementing, maintaining and incorporating laboratory procedures
Ability to research and develop procurement specifications for laboratory instruments and chemicals
Skills in performing chemical and microbiological testing
Skills in statistical quality control and have the ability to implement and maintain a quality assurance plan
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access and laboratory management information systems
Supervisory skills and the ability to schedule, create work assignments, prioritize, ensure deadlines and standards are being met and to maintain flexibility in changing workloads
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Ability to perform all the job duties in a safe manner.
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in chemistry, microbiology, biology, medical technology, or related fields in the natural sciences
At least three years of experience working in a laboratory, at least two of which include supervisory experience or as a lead worker in responsible charge of projects, quality assurance, regulatory compliance and personnel
A valid driver’s license at the time of application, and a valid Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of employment
License restrictions that may hinder your ability to drive on City business, such as an interlock, will be cause for disqualification
During the course of employment, a valid license must be maintained, and the employee must notify the City immediately upon changes to the status of their license
Within one (1) year of appointment the employee must obtain a State of Colorado Wastewater Facility Operator Class “D” Certification

Nice To Haves

A master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in chemistry, microbiology, biology, medical technology, or related fields in the natural sciences

Responsibilities

Assigns and schedules duties and supervises work of laboratory analysts
Provides staff training in areas of laboratory analyses and data handling
Conducts special testing in coordination with the Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent to optimize the Wastewater Treatment Plant’s performance and economy
Maintains an adequate Quality Assurance Program for the laboratory
Coordinates with the Pretreatment Manager, plant operators and private businesses in the collection of chemical and biological samples
Prepares technical reports including the monthly Discharge Monitoring Report, and develops data for the Superintendent
Maintains effective communication between the laboratory staff and Operations Division
Implements and maintains a chemical hygiene plan and sampling programs
Maintains a working knowledge of chemical and bacteriological examinations of water, wastewater, the federal Clean Water Act and the Colorado Water Quality Control Act, the Colorado Discharge Permit System (CDPS), and the CDPS permit issued to the James R. DiIorio Water Reclamation Facility
Recommends and purchases new analytical equipment, oversees setup and startup of new equipment, ensures that analysts are properly trained to use new equipment, and ensures that appropriate Standard Operating Procedures for new equipment are developed and maintained
May perform the duties of similar classifications of an equal or lower pay grade.
Schedules for preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment
May analyze samples of industrial or commercial wastes from private businesses