Laboratory Supervisor

THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

The City of Oceanside is accepting applications for current and future vacancies for the position of  Laboratory Supervisor.  There is currently one vacancy in the Water Utilities Department. 

The Laboratory Supervisor will supervise and coordinate the operation of the water/wastewater laboratory and the industrial waste program; ensure the performance of all analysis required by Federal, State and local agencies; and perform related duties as assigned.

The City of Oceanside's Water Utilities Department services the water, wastewater and solid waste/recycling needs of the City's 178,021 residents. The department recently broke ground on it's Pure Water Oceanside Advanced Water Purification Facility, a first of its kind in the San Diego region, that will produce enough water to provide more than 30% of the City's water supply. The Water Utilities Department and its nearly 150 employees have also recently been the recipients of the Plant of the Year 2019 award by the California Water Environment Association for the San Luis Rey Water Reclamation Facility, as well as being named Outstanding Membrane Plant 2019 by the Southwest Membrane Operator Association for the Mission Basin Groundwater Purification Facility.
 

Examples of Duties

The Laboratory Supervisor will coordinate staffing and operational activities for the operation of the water/wastewater laboratory and the industrial waste program; participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities; recommend and implement resulting policies and procedures; identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; direct, coordinate and review the work plan for assigned laboratory services and activities; assign work activities and projects; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures; write reports for Federal, State and local agencies; organize and coordinate water sampling functions; oversee the industrial waste program; ensure yearly lab certification is obtained; select, train, motivate and evaluate laboratory personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; implement discipline and termination procedures; develop and administer the laboratory budget; forecast funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; manage the Quality Assurance and Safety Programs; and perform related duties as assigned.
 

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of :

• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
• Operational characteristics, services and activities of a water/wastewater treatment plant laboratory.
• Modern and complex principles and practices of water/wastewater sampling and testing.
• Principles, practices and applications of chemistry and microbiology.
• Chemistry, math, and analytical techniques utilized in water/wastewater laboratories.
• Mathematical principles including statistics and algebra.
• Operational characteristics of various equipment utilized in water/wastewater laboratories.
• Standard safety procedures and applications.
• Accreditation program requirements for laboratory certification.
• Principles of municipal budget preparation and control.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Modern office procedures, methods and equipment including computers and applicable software applications.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation.
• Monitoring and reporting requirements for drinking water, wastewater, recycled water and biosolids.
• Laboratory quality control practices.
• Laboratory information management systems.

Ability to :

• Supervise, direct and coordinate the work of lower level staff.
• Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff.
• Maintain a database of tests conducted and data collected.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations.
• Conduct statistical analysis of data related to quality assurance programs.
• Operate and maintain advanced analytical equipment and instrumentation.
• Maintain and update accurate records and files.
• Prepare clear and concise reports.
• Perform basic arithmetic calculations accurately.
• Work independently and efficiently to carry out assignments.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Experience and Training

Experience:  Four years of responsible experience in a water or wastewater laboratory performing chemical analysis including one year of administrative and/or supervisory experience.

Training:   Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in the physical, chemical or biological sciences or a related field.

License/Certificate:  

• Possession of a Laboratory Analyst, Grade III certification issued by the AWWA or CWEA.  
• Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.

Working Conditions and Selection Process

Environmental Conditions :   Laboratory environment; work with water conducting laboratory tests; exposure to toxic chemicals, electrical or radiant energy and fumes or gases.

Physical Conditions :   Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting for prolonged periods of time; speaking and hearing to exchange information; operate a variety of laboratory equipment; visual acuity to conduct laboratory tests and read and interpret data.

Selection Process :   All properly completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process.  Failure to provide all required application material will result in disqualification from the selection process.  The process may include any combination of a written exam, oral interview, and/or skills assessment to further evaluate job related experience and skills.  Candidates who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on an eligibility list and will remain eligible for employment consideration for a minimum of six months.

Note:  Prospective employees will undergo, and must successfully pass, a background reference check (including fingerprinting) and a medical examination.  Drug screening may be required.


RESUM'ES ARE NOT ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS, BUT MAY BE ATTACHED.

CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN THE SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD STATE THEIR NEEDS IN WRITING WHEN SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION PACKAGE.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.  ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.

Information

• Location: Oceanside, United States

Industry experience

Education: Bachelor

Seniority: Manager, Director, Professor

Years of experience: 1 to 5 years

Taxonomy

• Test & Measurement
• Laboratory
• Testing
• Laboratory Testing