Supervisor, Chemist

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) Division of Measurement Standards is seeking to fill one (1) vacant Supervisor Chemist position in the Sparks office. This position serves as the daily operational lead for NDAs two Petroleum Laboratories (Sparks and Las Vegas) and functions as the agencys Subject Matter Expert (SME) for fuels oil antifreeze and Diesel Emission Fluid (DEF). This position directly supervises two Chemist staff one in Sparks and one in Las Vegas - and will require occasional travel to Las Vegas (or Sparks). The Supervisor Chemist also serves as a backup to the Chemist positions during absence or as operational needs arise. This role works collaboratively with the Weights & Measures supervisors the State Metrologist external agency partners and provides SME support to the Division Administrator.

Chemists analyze air water tissue milk petroleum products antifreeze soil cement paint construction materials pesticide residue and other samples.

Four or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties with a minimum of one-year supervisory experience preferred and graduation from high school or equivalent education.

1. Analyze samples and identify and document sample contents and contaminants.
2. Ensure adherence to federal and State laws regulations standards procedures and agency policies and procedures.
3. Operate laboratory instrumentation.
4. Conduct chemical testing of highway construction materials and ensure appropriateness for projects.
5. Assist engineers in solving construction problems related to chemical and physical properties of materials.
6. Analyze construction materials and samples and determine and document contents and contaminants.
7. Evaluate maintain update and write specifications for construction materials products equipment and specifications.
8. Provide testimony to lawmakers boards and industry representatives.
9. Assist in resolving conflicts and problems in sample testing.
10. Evaluate and incorporate new technology into laboratory procedures.
11. Analyze motor fuels and motor oil samples for physical characteristics and air quality impact.
12. Determine compliance of antifreeze samples by measuring certain properties and testing for foaming tendencies.
13. Analyze ground water surface water vegetation soil and tissue for pesticide residues identify presence and calculate concentration of herbicides and pesticides.
14. Analyze water samples for gross alpha gross beta and additional radiochemistry.
15. Analyze fertilizer samples for nitrogen phosphorus potassium and other nutrients and non-nutrients.
16. Maintain sample integrity and chain of custody and complete data calculations and worksheets.
17. Record processes and results prepare and submit reports enter findings and maintain quality assurance.
18. Manage laboratory equipment perform maintenance and request supplies chemicals and equipment.
19. Oversee and coordinate activities in an assigned laboratory and implement quality assurance procedures.
20. Participate in budget preparation and monitoring and order supplies and equipment.
21. Act as a lead worker by assigning and reviewing work training and providing input to performance evaluations and work performance standards.
22. Plan organize coordinate and oversee laboratory operations testing various materials for compliance.
23. Establish laboratory policies and procedures.
24. Develop and maintain quality control and quality assurance procedures.
25. Ensure safety compliance and the proper handling storage use and disposal of hazardous materials.
26. Participate in long-range planning budgeting processes and stay current on technological advancements.
27. May direct the registration of pesticides fertilizers and petroleum products.
28. Issue special need registrations and crisis exemptions.
29. Oversee the collection of fees and the licensing of restricted pesticide dealers.
30. Train supervise schedule and evaluate the performance of employees and other supervisory duties as appropriate for managing people.
31. Perform related duties as assigned.

This class specification lists the major knowledge skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge skills and abilities from a previous level.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of supervision and training; State purchasing and budgeting processes.
• Various scientific literature related to a specified field of chemistry; providers of chemistry equipment and supplies.

• Determine methodology to be applied and equipment to be utilized in conducting various tests and analysis; analyze a variety of materials to determine chemical content and composition; perform complex chemical analysis.
• Plan organize and oversee laboratory operations; prepare and monitor budgets; read and interpret scientific literature and reports; evaluate and determine equipment materials and supplies needed in a laboratory.
• Lead and motivate a diverse staff set clear goals delegate tasks effectively and foster a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Communicate both verbally and in writing to audiences of various social educational and economic backgrounds.
• Resolve conflicts and mediate negotiate and exchange ideas information and opinions with employees customers or agencies; diffuse hostile situations respectfully and tactfully.
• Review work products for quality quantity and timeliness; analyze information problems situations practices or procedures to define objectives identify relevant concerns formulate logical conclusions and recognize alternatives and their implications.

Recruiter Contact Information:Sonja Grass -

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse inclusive and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race color national origin religion or belief age disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy domestic partnership genetic information (GINA) or compensation and/or wages.

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