Environmental Laboratory Supervisor

Pay Schedule XII, Grade IM, Regular

Schedule:

40 hours per week.

A vacancy exists in the Department of Public Works and Transportation, Bureau of Utilities, Administration. A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below. Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants. All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications. You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Note:

Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A résumé will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a résumé at that time.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

• Supervises the operations of an environmental laboratory.
• Supervises the scientific analysis of industrial wastewater, stormwater, groundwater, leachate and other organic and inorganic substances.
• Supervises pollution control analysts and others engaged in the collection, preservation, and scientific analysis of samples.
• Performs and supervises the performance of laboratory analyses such as tests of pH, biological oxygen demand, chemical oxygen demand, metals, and volatile organic compounds.
• Documents and supervises the documentation of test results.
• Resolves discrepancies regarding test results.
• Performs computations.
• Develops data used in investigations of violations of wastewater discharge regulations.
• Provides guidance and consultation to laboratory staff.
• Trains new employees.
• Develops and supervises laboratory quality control programs.
• Evaluates, develops, and implements laboratory standards, policies, and practices.
• Prepares and directs the preparation of correspondence and reports.
• Supervises the maintenance of laboratory records.
• Reviews and compiles laboratory findings for court presentations.
• Presents evidence and testifies at various hearings and proceedings.
• Represents the agency at conferences and meetings.
• Serves as a liaison with the Maryland Department of the Environment, other local, State, and Federal agencies, businesses and the public.
• Supervises the maintenance and requisitioning of chemicals, supplies, and materials.
• Supervises the operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Supervises general laboratory maintenance and cleaning.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Note:

The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, or an environmental science, which included a minimum of 24 college semester credit hours in chemistry.

Plus

Four years’ professional experience performing scientific analyses in an environmental laboratory setting. (Additional education as listed above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required experience.)

Possession of a valid driver’s license equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland driver’s license is required at the time of appointment.

Possession of a Certificate of Eligibility for obtaining employment issued by the Maryland State Board of Environmental Health Specialists is required at the time of appointment. Registration as an Environmental Health Specialist in the State of Maryland is required within two years of appointment.

Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses,…