Supervising Chemist; SFPUC; U00041

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Department: Citywide
Job class:2488-Supervising Chemist
Salary range: $ - $
Role type: Permanent Civil Service
Hours: Full-time
Exam type:Class Based Test
Rule:Rule of 10
List type:Combined Promotive and Entrance

This is a Citywide Exam

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San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC)
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Under general direction, Supervising Chemists for the Water Quality Division (WQD) supervise the activities of environmental laboratory professionals in the chemical, biological, and physical analysis of water, wastewater, and a variety of environmental matrices. The WQD operates five California State Water Resource Control Board (SWRCB) Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP) accredited laboratories across the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission’s Upcountry, Regional, and Local Water Systems.

Working within our Laboratory Section’s established Quality System, Supervising Chemists will provide administrative and technical support within their assigned work group, validate and release analytical data, coordinate special studies and projects for compliance planning and monitoring, and develop and implement quality assurance activities in the laboratory.

Work Location:

Positions at 1000 El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA 94030 or at the Moccasin location.

Hours:

Full-time, Mon-Fri;
Weekends in the event of emergency/unforeseen instances impacting water quality

• Assigns and evaluates the work of chemists and technicians in the delivery of water quality for an assigned section; prepares performance appraisals and develops work plans for assigned staff; takes corrective action to resolve deficiencies.
• Provides training and orientation on laboratory procedures, bureau policy and laboratory safety; arranges for the technical training and professional development of the group.
• Develops work plans for an assigned section; schedules and establishes timelines for goals and objectives in the work plan; and evaluates group’s performance measures and adherence to work plan schedules and City policies.
• Directs, implements, and monitors the established laboratory quality assurance program; reviews and validates analytical data reported to water quality management, clients, and personnel; assures that validated data meets acceptance and reporting criteria as set forth by the quality assurance plan and regulatory agencies.
• Implements approved analytical procedures; writes standard operating procedures for the work of the group.
• Consults with water quality clients regarding analytical services; organizes and directs the delivery of analytical services;…