$63.23-$76.85 Hourly / $10,959.00-$13,321.00 Monthly / $131,508.00-$159,848.00 Yearly
According to Civil Service Commission Rule 9, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to 2488 Supervising Chemist and are not intended to be an inclusive list.
1. Assigns and evaluates the work of chemists and technicians in the delivery of water quality analytical services for an assigned section; prepares performance appraisals and develops work plans for assigned staff; takes corrective action to resolve deficiencies.
2. Provides training and orientation on laboratory procedures, bureau policy and laboratory safety; arranges for the technical training and professional development of the group.
3. Develops a work plan for an assigned section; schedules and establishes timelines for goals and objectives in the work plan; and evaluates group’s performance measures and adherence to work plan schedules and/or applicable City policies.
4. Directs, implements, and monitors a laboratory quality assurance program; reviews and validates analytical data reported to water quality management, clients, and personnel; assures that validated data meets acceptance and reporting criteria as set forth by the quality assurance plan and regulatory agencies.
5. Implements approved analytical procedures; writes standard operating procedures for the work of the group.
6. Consults with water quality clients regarding the delivery of analytical services; organizes and directs the delivery of analytical services; answers technical questions regarding reported data; implements modification where appropriate; may represent the bureau and laboratory in meetings with other water quality jurisdictions which coordinate regional monitoring activities.
7. Coordinates the planning and development of sample collection and monitoring procedures.
8. Prepares budget requests and recommends major purchases for section; participates in development of bureau and laboratory policies and procedures; develops and submits policies and procedures to group for review and comment.
9. Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Knowledge of: Theory and principles of water, wastewater treatment; chemistry; organic and inorganic chemistry; principles of analytical chemistry; standard and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved methods of chemical and physical analysis of water and wastewater; principles of quality assurance; laboratory safety; bureau and laboratory policies and procedures; automated information management systems; Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) laboratory guidelines; compliance criteria established by regulatory agencies.
Ability to: Supervise and direct the work of others; produce analytical results in a timely manner; maintain working relationships with water quality clients, bureau personnel, vendors, consultants and others in the organization involved in the delivery of services; interpret data and communicate results; draft written communications to management, vendors, and water quality clients; prepare budgetary requests; take corrective personnel actions.