Lab Supervisor; Watershed Management

Salary Range: $64,893 - $104,479 Grade: 21 FLSA:
Exempt

The purpose of this classification is to manage and instruct Laboratory and Monitoring Branch personnel in the performance of duties for the Industrial Waste/Pretreatment Program, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Monitoring Program.

• Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; prioritizes and schedules work activities in order to meet objectives; ensures that subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise; provides progress and activity reports to management; and assists with the revision of procedure manuals as appropriate.
• Ensures the daily plant operations meets or exceeds the state and federal regulations (EDP/EPA); analyzes the plant's operational data and plant compliance monitoring data; and performs periodic microscopic examination of the activated sludge.
• Ensures operators strictly follow the standard operating procedures established by the plant management and EPA; and regularly inspects the plant equipment and the plant laboratory.
• Trains and instructs the plant operators in the proper equipment operation and maintenance and troubleshoots any deviation out of the ordinary; revises the standard operating procedures of the plant as new equipment is introduced; maintains files, records readings and logs; and ensures accuracy of recorded information.
• Schedules the tasks and the training of the plant operators; and schedules and coordinates the weekly safety meeting.
• Confers with engineers, vendors, and other managers regarding the efficiency of the plant operation and maintenance; and attends weekly planning meetings with upper management and engineering firms.
• Makes requisitions of chemicals, equipment, and supplies for the plant operation; maintains daily acquisition and inventory of chemicals; and performs a daily review of the calibration of the plant measuring equipment.
• Evaluates periodically the work performance of the operators; keeps record of the work performance of the plant and equipment operators; designs forms and check sheets for plant operations; and designs bench sheets for daily laboratory procedures.

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science or a related field required; five years of experience in chemical or biological analysis or related field, to include two years of supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license; and must possess and maintain a State of Georgia Wastewater Laboratory License.

• Job Identification 32154
• Posting Date 10/08/2025, 09:06 PM
• Locations 1580 Roadhaven Dr, Stone Mountain, GA, 30083, US