WWTP Lab Supervisor
About The Position
The City of Pueblo is looking for qualified candidates to apply to our Wastewater Treatment Plant Laboratory Supervisor position. In this role, you’ll be responsible for managing the laboratory, performing lab tests for compliance and environmental research, generating reports for compliance, and providing consultation and advice regarding sampling and analyses to the Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent. As the WWTP Lab Supervisor, you’ll also assign and schedule duties of analysts, provide staff training, maintain a working knowledge of chemical and bacteriological examinations of water and the federal Clean Water Act, and maintain effective communication between the laboratory staff and Operations Division. This full-time position offers you a variety of benefits that provide a great work/life balance, PERA retirement and an annual salary of $96,215.28 - $117,581.04. Applications will be accepted through August 20th, 2026. This job description is an overview and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the functions and tasks required of the position.
Requirements
- 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
- Obtain a State of Colorado Wastewater Facility Operator Class “D” Certification within one (1) year of appointment
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
- Managing the laboratory
- Performing lab tests for compliance and environmental research
- Generating reports for compliance
- Providing consultation and advice regarding sampling and analyses to the Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent
- Assigning and scheduling duties of analysts
- Providing staff training
- Maintaining a working knowledge of chemical and bacteriological examinations of water and the federal Clean Water Act
- Maintaining effective communication between the laboratory staff and Operations Division
Benefits
- PERA retirement
- great work/life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
