Classified Ad Title:
WRD Laboratory Supervisor

Post Date
5/27/2020

Expiration Date
8/25/2020

Details:

Water Resource Department - Laboratory Supervisor
Water Supply Division
FLSA Non-Exempt Position
Classified
Pay Range A, Starting at $21.36/hr
Monday - Friday 8:00 - 4:30 Evenings and Weekends, Subject to Recall
120 Day Probationary Period


Completion of undergraduate course work in chemistry or related discipline and two years analytical experience. Five years increasingly responsible experience in laboratory operations. Must possess strong management skills. Knowledge of complex laboratory procedures and regulatory requirements. OEPA Lab Certification within one (1) year of appointment required for water treatment laboratory supervisors. Must be enthusiastic, team oriented and possess the leadership skills to work smoothly with the rest of the staff. Must be able to adapt to changing regulations and situations in order to maximize efficiency. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license. Duties are performed normally seated or standing and working at will. Job requires no more than normal physical abilities, i.e. visual and hearing acuity. Work is performed in a standard laboratory setting with adequate lighting, heating and ventilation or in the field. May need to negotiate rough terrain.

Manages and supervises all water/wastewater laboratory functions ensuring compliance with all federal, state, local regulations and quality control measures, serving as a support function for the water/wastewater treatment and distribution/collections systems. Representative duties include: Manages and supervises laboratory technicians and subordinates. Prepares work schedules and assigns work; trains new employees. Evaluates performance and administers discipline. Establishes and implements activity based costing program for all activities performed. Prepares and tracks budget. Performs and oversees complex testing procedures; prepares new testing procedures; institutes quality control. Analyzes and evaluates testing results; operates a motor vehicle to confer with treatment plant personnel to evaluate treatment processes. Coordinates activities with the Office of Environmental Quality assuring comprehensive application of water quality control measures. Assures regulatory compliance.

Attends meeting, seminars and training courses to maintain professional status on new and up to date procedures. Provides training in analytical methods and maintains QA/QC in accordance with standard methods.

Works alone or with other persons in short- or long-term team projects to resolve problems or conflicts in any area of county operations or to complete assigned projects at the direction of any county supervisor or Department Head when assigned. Participates in cross-training and maintains proficiency in area of cross-training as necessary. New and other related duties as assigned. Works aggressively to reduce or eliminate safety/risk concerns in current position or work location.

Open until filled.


Comments:

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Employer:
Clermont County Water Resources Department
Contact:
Terri Brandenburg

Address:

101 East Main Street



Work Phone:
5137327985

Fax:
513-732-7921

Email:
tbrandenburg@clermontcountyohio.gov