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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Laboratory Services Supervisor
FLSA: Standard/Exempt EEO Category: (20) Professionals
Class Code: 14960 Salary Grade: ID4
Approved: July 28, 1998 Last Revised: September 11, 2017

Purpose:
  Under general direction, supervise employees in laboratory services provided to electric generation facilities, water treatment facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, or water quality testing functions.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
1. Trains personnel in performance of job tasks.
2. Assigns job duties and monitors task completion.
3. Develops and evaluates plans, criteria, etc. for variety of projects, programs activities, etc.
4.Coordinates division/section activities.
5. Assists in developing and revising operating procedures for the laboratory.
6. Assists in developing division/section budget.
7. Evaluates bid proposals and recommends selection to ensure cost effectiveness and compliance with specifications, standards, etc.
8.Reviews testing procedures, quality control programs, safety programs, and training programs.
9. Revises and approves specifications for technical instrumentation.
10. Interprets/explains/enforces state and federal procedures, for monitoring regulations and compliance.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
  Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection; training; evaluation; counseling and recommendation for dismissal.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Knowledge of a variety of quantitative/qualitative analyses used in laboratory testing.
Knowledge of research methodologies sufficient to develop and complete analysis
of program activities.
Knowledge of the industrial waste control methods.
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of basic laboratory procedures and equipment.
Knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws.
Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Skill in using computers and related software.
Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
Skill in planning and organizing.
Ability to evaluate and project immediate and long-term, time cost and material requirements.
Ability to perform chemical tests and analyses.
Ability to perform ultraviolet and infrared spectrophotometry and gas chromatography.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with city employees and the public
Minimum Qualifications:
  Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Chemical, Environmental, or Biological Sciences including 24 hours of Chemistry.
OR
Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry or Environmental Sciences including 16 hours of Biology or microbiology and 16 hours of Chemistry.
PLUS
Six (6) years progressively responsible experience in a field related to drinking water or environmental water quality analyses, (2) two years of which were in a lead or supervisory capacity.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
  Valid Texas class "C" Driver's License

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.