$43.90-$65.84 Hourly / $7,609.33-$11,412.27 Monthly / $91,312.00-$136,947.20 Yearly
Supervises the water quality laboratory; supervises technical laboratory staff and cross training programs; assists the Water Quality Assurance Officer in carrying out water quality research projects.
Is responsible for laboratory certification program (i.e., on-site inspections, internal quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) monitoring, PE participation/scheduling); reviews data for precision and accuracy; maintains laboratory sampling and safety plans for compliance.
Coordinates sampling programs; plans monthly analytical work schedule; determines work schedules and assignments; when necessary, participates in the analyses; operates a light weight motor vehicle, if necessary.
Manages the operation of the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS); compiles data for reports, papers, and reviews; maintains records, prepares and submits necessary reports for compliance to state and federal regulatory agencies as directed i.e.: maintain National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference (NELAC) Certification.
Responds to customer concerns regarding water quality and public health issues.
Reviews supply purchases for laboratory; monitors laboratory supplies budget; evaluates purchase requests, vendors, and products.
Recommends personnel actions such as employment, promotions, transfers, demotions, suspensions, and dismissals; administers required discipline and responds to employee grievances; responds to employee leave requests; completes performance evaluations. Performs related work as required.
Extensive knowledge of: principles, practices, terminology, and procedures used in the laboratory analyses of water as well as the current literature and research in related fields; development and maintenance of QA/QC programs; utilization of the LIMS.
Considerable knowledge of: the instrumentation and methodology used in the laboratory analyses of water; appropriate sampling, testing, and analysis techniques and procedures; interpretation of scientific data; techniques for troubleshooting instrumentation; purchasing procedures and product evaluation; federal, state and local rules, codes, and ordinances relating to water quality; good laboratory practices; occupational hazards, appropriate precautions, and methods of promoting safety; NELAC certification requirements.
Working knowledge of: effective supervisory and planning techniques; distribution system service area; effective customer service techniques.
Ability to: apply scientific and technical knowledge accurately and with professional judgement; complete and interpret scientific tests and examinations; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; prepare clear, legible, accurate reports; operate and maintain laboratory testing and analysis equipment; interpret advanced scientific data; maintain certification; troubleshoot equipment and analyses; perform adjustments and repairs to laboratory and field equipment; supervise, assign, direct, and train subordinate personnel; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public; operate a light weight motor vehicle, if required.
Skill in: the operation and maintenance of laboratory testing and analysis equipment; training staff on instrumentation and methodology; writing laboratory plans; evaluation of instrumentation and methodology.