Industrial Pretreatment Program & Lab Manager

we're a public water and wastewater utility serving the greater charleston area. Our water and wastewater services protect public health and the environment, provide fire protection, and support our economy.we’re always looking to add talented, enthusiastic people to our team!

we're a public water and wastewater utility serving the greater charleston area. Our water and wastewater services protect public health and the environment, provide fire protection, and support our economy.we’re always looking to add talented, enthusiastic people to our team!

we're a public water and wastewater utility serving the greater charleston area. Our water and wastewater services protect public health and the environment, provide fire protection, and support our economy.we’re always looking to add talented, enthusiastic people to our team!

we're a public water and wastewater utility serving the greater charleston area. Our water and wastewater services protect public health and the environment, provide fire protection, and support our economy.we’re always looking to add talented, enthusiastic people to our team!

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industrial pretreatment program & laboratory manager

job announcement no: 26-122

applications accepted until september 27, 2026

salary range: $78,457.60 ($37.72/hr.) – $ ($58.47/hr.)

hiring range: $78,457.60 ($37.72/hr.) – $98,072.00 ($47.15/hr.)

grade: 111

(flexible)

position summary:

responsible for the administration and supervision of both the industrial waste pretreatment program (iwpp) and the environmental resources laboratory which includes dhec iwpp regulatory compliance and lab certification requirements; wim’s configuration, data management, and reporting; along with training and personnel issues.

essential functions:

responsible for all administration activities of the er iwpp and laboratory including but not limited to the following:

• handle supervisory, payroll, personnel matters, and employee evaluations for er laboratory personnel according to cws policies and procedures
• submits budgets for iwpp and process lab requirements
• maintains a working knowledge of all applicable regulations and permit reporting requirements
• assure compliance with dhec and epa monitoring and reporting schedules for npdes and iwpp
• responsible for er iwpp with respect to permitting, inspections, sampling and regulatory reporting
• responsible for laboratory certification and compliance for field parameters
• responsible for er chemical hygiene program
• manages the development and maintenance of the hach wim’s process database
• assist with iso 1401 documentation for the laboratory and iwpp. Including written procedures-soi’s, reports, and management of historical records/data
• assist with daily laboratory activities when needed
• required to work during emergency conditions
• regular attendance is required
• job performance must conform to all cws policies and procedures
• specific knowledge of cws environmental management system policy and procedures

additional duties

• train and assist other laboratory personnel in intermediate and advanced analysis, laboratory procedures, and statistical process control (spc)
• assist with visitor tours and customer outreach programs
• must be available for assignment at all cws facilities for both intra and inter-department cross training.
• perform other related duties as assigned.

physical requirements, activities, and working conditions

• must be able to work during emergency conditions.
• the ability to express and receive detailed information through written and oral communication
• ability to operate and maintain motor vehicles
• ability to obtain process samples or perform analysis in the field.
• ability to lift up to 40…