City and County of San Francisco

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 9, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to 2489 Supervisor of Laboratories, and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Plans, organizes and directs multiple functional laboratories; develops a work plan for each functional laboratory; schedules and establishes timelines; recommends staffing changes to meet established goals.

2. Evaluates laboratory performance measures and adherence to work plan schedules; develops and improves laboratory methods; reviews and evaluates performance of supervisors and advanced journey- level staff.

3. Supervises the evaluation of various laboratory processes and recommends changes as required.

4. Reviews and implements various legal requirements and permits relating to the performance of laboratories; reviews effectiveness of laboratory equipment, instruments and monitoring equipment

5. Oversees the planning and development of sample collection and monitoring programs and the evaluation of environmental monitoring data to determine compliance with regulatory agency standards.

6. Participates in studies conducted by regulatory agencies, consultants or professional groups to evaluate laboratory techniques.

7. Prepares special reports and correspondence.

8. Confers with representatives of various bureaus, divisions, departments, and other agencies concerning environmental monitoring activities; directs the delivery of services; answers technical questions regarding reported data; may represent the bureau in meetings with other water quality jurisdictions, agencies or the public.

9. Prepares budget requests and recommends major purchases for laboratory; participates in development of bureau and laboratory policies and procedures.

10. Performs related duties as needed or assigned.

Knowledge of: Theory and principles of microbiological, chemical and physical characteristics of potable water, wastewater and related effluents; general chemical qualitative and quantitative analysis; microorganisms, organic and organic pollutants of water and wastewater; methods, procedures and legal requirements of collection, treatment and disposal of wastewater or the impounding, treatment and distribution of drinking water; modern laboratory equipment and its effective utilization; sources of information on water, wastewater and industrial waste control and disposal; supervisory techniques including personnel management, planning, scheduling, training and budgetary control functions; automated information management systems; compliance criteria established by regulatory agencies; laboratory safety and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines, quality assurance and control.

Ability to: Supervise and direct the work of others; produce analytical results in a timely manner; evaluate laboratory tests; maintain working relationships with clients, other bureaus, vendors, consultants; interpret data and communicate results; submit written communications to management, outside agencies, clients and vendors; procure equipment and supplies;prepare budgetary requests; and take corrective personnel actions.

Skill in: oral and written communication; active listening; giving clear and concise verbal presentations; preparing laboratory documentation, reports, notices and correspondence; and use of computerized information systems.

1. Possession of baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in chemistry, biology, microbiology, chemical engineering, environmental engineering or a closely related field; AND

2. Six (6) years of verifiable laboratory experience involving the chemical and microbiological analysis of water or wastewater, which must include three (3) years’ supervisory experience.