Water Reclamation Laboratory Supervisor - #25-5130-001

City of Dayton; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading city organization in Ohio seeks a Water Reclamation Laboratory Supervisor to oversee laboratory operations and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in a related science field and will have extensive laboratory experience, including leadership in wastewater treatment processes. This role includes emergency response, customer service, and participation in research projects, with significant responsibilities regarding staff oversight and technical support.

Qualifications

• 5 years of environmental lab experience required.
• 1 year of advanced instrumentation experience preferred.
• Must possess OWEA Voluntary Wastewater Laboratory Analyst II certification.

Responsibilities

• Supervisory oversight of laboratory personnel and functions.
• Ensure compliance with EPA and provide technical assistance.
• Participate in research projects related to division operations.

Skills

Environmental Lab Experience

Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)

Wastewater Treatment Analytical Chemistry

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline

Job description

Responsibilities

Supervisory oversight of all laboratory personnel, functions, activities and analytical work associated with wastewater treatment process control. The Water Reclamation Laboratory Supervisor is to ensure compliance with EPA, RAPCA and other regulatory requirements, provide technical assistance to Water Reclamation Facility and/or the Industrial Pretreatment Program in compliance with Federal, State, NPDES and other division bureaus and participate in research projects related to division operations. Responsibilities also include preparing for and responding to emergencies, providing customer service for Dayton citizens, other divisions and fellow employees, and other projects and activities (including but not limited to, purchasing, preparation and submittal of regulatory reports, maintenance of continuous analyzers, IT work, etc.) as needed, to support facility operations. Must have the ability to assume the responsibilities of the Water Reclamation Bacteriologist Chemist and Instrumentation Specialist during their absence, performing all associated duties as required and function as the Wastewater Treatment Process Coordinator in certain situations and be responsible for other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in a chemical, physical, biological or science related discipline. Must have 5 years of environmental lab experience AND 1 year of experience using Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and/or electronic data management systems. Wastewater treatment analytical chemistry laboratory experience with at least 1 year of advanced instrumentation, such as metals analysis using Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS), is preferred. Must have an Ohio Water Environment Associate (OWEA) Voluntary Wastewater Laboratory Analyst II certification AND an Ohio EPA Water Reclamation Professional Operator Class II certification at time of appointment. Degree must be from a college or university that is accredited by the U.S. Department of Education through the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Higher Learning Commission or equivalent region.

License Requirements

Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.

Special Requirements

Must obtain an Ohio EPA Water Reclamation Professional Operator Class III certification within 3 years of appointment AND the Ohio Water Environment Association (OWEA) Voluntary Wastewater Laboratory Analyst IV certification within 4 years of appointment. Both certifications must be maintained thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.

Notes

Applications must specifically address each of the minimum qualifications, directly showing how each is met. Background Check A background investigation and evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity is required prior to employment. All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including current city employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, etc. into a classified position. Medical Examination & Drug and Nicotine Testing Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination including drug screen. Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening. Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment. The Tobacco and Nicotine Free Hiring Policy does not apply to current City employees. An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/H

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