Lab Supervisor (Watershed Management)

DeKalb County; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County is seeking a Laboratory Supervisory position to lead the Industrial Waste/Pretreatment and NPDES Monitoring programs. The selected candidate will organize staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and train operators in proper laboratory procedures.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least five years of chemical/biological analysis experience, including two years in supervision. The position is full-time, exempt, with salary aligned to county pay scales.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science or a related field.
• Five years of experience in chemical or biological analysis, including two years in a supervisory role.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Organizes, prioritizes, assigns work; ensures resources to meet objectives.
• Monitors plant operations to meet state and EPA regulations and analyzes data.
• Ensures SOPs are followed and inspects plant equipment and laboratory.
• Trains operators and maintains procedures; updates SOPs when new equipment is added.
• Schedules tasks and weekly safety meetings; coordinates with management and engineering.
• Recommends and acquires chemicals and supplies; manages inventory and calibration checks.
• Evaluates operator performance and designs forms for daily lab procedures.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Laboratory analysis

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or related field

Job description

Salary Range: $64,893 - $104,479 Grade: 21 FLSA: Exempt

Purpose of Classification

The purpose of this classification is to manage and instruct Laboratory and Monitoring Branch personnel in the performance of duties for the Industrial Waste/Pretreatment Program, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Monitoring Program,

Essential Functions

• Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; prioritizes and schedules work activities in order to meet objectives; ensures that subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise; provides progress and activity reports to management; and assists with the revision of procedure manuals as appropriate.
• Ensures the daily plant operations meets or exceeds the state and federal regulations (EDP/EPA); analyzes the plant's operational data and plant compliance monitoring data; and performs periodic microscopic examination of the activated sludge.
• Ensures operators strictly follow the standard operating procedures established by the plant management and EPA; and regularly inspects the plant equipment and the plant laboratory.
• Trains and instructs the plant operators in the proper equipment operation and maintenance and troubleshoots any deviation out of the ordinary; revises the standard operating procedures of the plant as new equipment is introduced; maintains files, records readings and logs; and ensures accuracy of recorded information.
• Schedules the tasks and the training of the plant operators; and schedules and coordinates the weekly safety meeting.
• Confers with engineers, vendors, and other managers regarding the efficiency of the plant operation and maintenance; and attends weekly planning meetings with upper management and engineering firms.
• Makes requisitions of chemicals, equipment, and supplies for the plant operation; maintains daily acquisition and inventory of chemicals; and performs a daily review of the calibration of the plant measuring equipment.
• Evaluates periodically the work performance of the operators; keeps record of the work performance of the plant and equipment operators; designs forms and check sheets for plant operations; and designs bench sheets for daily laboratory procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science or a related field required; five years of experience in chemical or biological analysis or related field, to include two years of supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required

Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license; and must possess and maintain a State of Georgia Wastewater or Water Laboratory License.