Water Quality Laboratory Supervisor

Job Opportunities

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, environmental science, or closely related field is preferred. (Associate’s degree may be considered with substantial laboratory/supervisory experience.) 3-5 Years progressively responsible experience conducting laboratory analyses in wastewater, water quality, environmental, chemical, biological, or related laboratory setting.

Hourly salary rates between $24.95 and $32.07. Salary dependent on qualifications at the time of hire.

The City of Clinton is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and considers applicants for any posted position without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected status. We look forward to meeting all qualified candidates!

• Advanced knowledge of wastewater laboratory practices, environmental sampling, analytical methods, quality assurance, quality control, and regulatory reporting.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations related to wastewater treatment, laboratory testing, discharge monitoring, biosolids, and environmental compliance.
• Ability to maintain the RWRF’s Environmental Laboratory Certification.
• Ability to maintain accurate and complete records to support DNR reporting requirements, i.e. Discharge Monitoring Report Forms.
• Ability to read and comprehend laboratory and scientific procedures and literature.
• Ability to supervise, train, motivate, and evaluate technical staff in a professional laboratory setting.
• Ability to review, interpret, validate, and explain complex laboratory data, calculations, trends, and compliance results.
• Skill in operating, calibrating, maintaining, and troubleshooting laboratory equipment and analytical instruments.
• Strong organization, documentation, time management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with employees, supervisors, regulatory agencies, vendors, and the public.
• Proficiency with computers, spreadsheets, databases, laboratory information systems, and electronic recordkeeping.

• Work is performed primarily in a laboratory and wastewater treatment facility environment, with exposure to wastewater, sludge, biosolids, chemicals, odors, noise, and equipment requiring strict adherence to safety protocols.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach, talk, hear, smell, read instruments, review records, and perform detailed analytical work.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds with or without assistance.
• May be required to work outside normal business hours, including overtime, weekends, holidays, or emergency response, depending on operational or compliance needs.

Category General City Employment Opportunities Status Open Salary Hourly salary rates between $24.95 and $32.07. Salary dependent on qualifications at the time of hire. Posted July 24, 2026 Closing August 14, 2026 4:00 PM Attached Files Application Packet - RWRF Lab Supervisor - July 2026 (PDF)