Water Quality Laboratory Supervisor Zone 7
Water Quality Laboratory Supervisor Zone 7
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Job Description
Introduction
DESCRIPTION
- Proficiency in sophisticated analytical techniques such as gas and liquid chromatography ion chromatography atomic absorption and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry.
- Extensive experience in laboratory quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) to ensure compliance with ELAP and The NELAC Institute (TNI) standards.
- Experience overseeing all analytical and operational activities of the laboratory including supervision of personnel and ensuring the accuracy and quality of all reported data.
- Knowledge of laboratory safety protocols hazardous material handling and best practices for maintaining a safe and efficient laboratory environment.
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills with experience in staff training performance management and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills capable of working with internal teams regulatory agencies and external partners to address water quality concerns.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Supervisory practices including planning organizing scheduling and assigning work training and performance appraisal.
- Principles of organic and inorganic chemistry and basic microbiology.
- Methods and techniques of chemical physical and microbiological water quality testing and analysis including wet chemical techniques atomic absorption and emission flow injection and gas and liquid chromatography.
- Operation testing calibration minor maintenance and set up of sophisticated water quality laboratory equipment including computeroperated equipment.
- American Water Works Association EPA California Department of Health Services and other standards and regulations applicable to water quality testing record keeping reporting and compliance.
- Statistics and computer applications applicable to water quality laboratory work.
- Laboratory precautions and safe working practices.
- Plan organize assign review and evaluate the work of professional laboratory staff.
- Perform standard and nonroutine chemistry and microbiological testing and analysis.
- Read interpret and comply with extensive regulations pertaining to laboratory operations and maintenance of certification.
- Conduct special studies and coordinate with/provide support to operations engineering and other Zone 7 departments.
- Analyze complex technical and operational issues evaluate alternatives and select appropriate courses of action.
- Coordinate with and represent the laboratory to other water organizations regulatory agencies distributors and the public.
- Prepare and review records reports and correspondence.
EXAMINATION COMPONENTS
- A review of applicants application to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process.
- A review of the supplemental questionnaire to determine the best qualified. Those candidates considered the best qualified will move on to the final step in the examination process. This is a pass/fail exam component.
- An oral examination which will be weighted as 100 of the candidates final examination score. The oral examination may be administered virtually and contain situational exercises.
RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLAN
BENEFITS
Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wideranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employees discount fitness and health screening programs focused on overall wellbeing. These benefits include but are not limited to*:
For your Health & WellBeing
- Medical HMO & PPO Plans
- Dental HMO & PPO Plans
- Vision or Vision Reimbursement
- Share the Savings
- Basic Life Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- County Allowance Credit
- Flexible Spending Accounts Health FSA Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
- ShortTerm Disability Insurance
- LongTerm Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits Accident Insurance Critical Illness Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
- Employee Assistance Program
For your Financial Future
- Retirement Plan (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
- Deferred Compensation Plan 457 Plan or Roth Plan)
For your Work/Life Balance
- 12 paid holidays
- Floating Holidays
- Vacation and sick leave accrual
- Vacation purchase program
- Management Paid Leave**
- Catastrophic Sick Leave
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Guaranteed Ride Home
- Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness Incentive Based Programs Gym Membership Discounts)
- Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks cell phone etc.
- Child Care Resources
- 1st United Services Credit Union
*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.
** Nonexempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave.
Conclusion
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Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment.
NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email boxand are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions please go to our website atwww.acgov/hrs. You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied.
Erika Beams Human Resources Analyst
Human Resource Services Division County of Alameda
Analyst Email Address Link: Phone:
www.acgov/hrs
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Alameda County has a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit competence performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy and gender identity) national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or other nonmerit factors protected under federal state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace environment.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
