Laboratory Supervisor

• 2.5% Education Incentive
  - Bachelor's Degree
• 5% Education Incentive
  - Master's Degree

Seeking highly qualified and skilled Laboratory Supervisor to join our Wastewater team

The Laboratory Supervisor is responsible to plan, organize, direct, and supervise staff and operations in support of the City's Laboratory and Environmental Monitoring Program; to maintain the consistency of the City's laboratory and manage compliance with federal and state mandates, approved standards, and quality assurance and control pertaining to storm water and pretreatment sampling, as well as industrial discharges into the City's wastewater collection system;

and to direct the monitoring, sampling, and record keeping associated with compliance with discharge permits.

The City of Modesto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of inclusion. A City application is required, including Supplemental Questionnaire. The City of Modesto does not sponsor H-1B Visas. Salary offered depends on candidate's experience.

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for laboratory analysis and program administration; implement policies and procedures.

Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of staff involved in the Industrial and Water Quality Control sampling and testing programs in accordance with regulations, standards, and quality assurance requirements.

Evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommend improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operations and activities.

Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare costs estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications; monitor and control expenditures.

Participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.

Recommend the purchase of additional laboratory equipment based on cost effectiveness or the need to meet regulatory requirements.

Coordinate with the Water Services Division and other existing clients to ensure client monitoring, sampling, testing, and reporting needs are being met.

Oversee development and accreditation of the laboratory for submission to Federal and State regulatory agencies associated with programs.

Monitor and coordinate contractual service activities related to sampling activities associated with effluent discharges, storm water, and pretreatment activities.

Meet with various City and community groups and committees to discuss laboratory results associated with monitoring issues.

Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.

Observe and maintain a safe working environment in compliance with established safety programs and procedures.

Marginal Functions:

Perform related duties as assigned.

Principles and practices of water and waste water pretreatment, sampling, and testing; approved related laboratory practices and procedures.

Equipment, tools, and materials used in laboratory and environmental monitoring programs.

Principles and practices of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.

Principles and practices of budget monitoring.

Principles and practices of safety management.

Program planning and development methods and techniques.

Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, rules, and regulations.

Chemical, biological, physical, and environmental sciences.

Principles and practices of environmental sampling and testing.

Functions and operations of federal and state environmental health and regulatory agencies.

Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Organize, implement, and direct laboratory and environmental monitoring programs and staff to ensure compliance with federal and state programs.

Develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned operations.

Learn the policies and procedures of the City's Environmental Compliance Programs.

Interpret, explain, and apply City and department policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.

Assist in the development and monitoring of an assigned…