Job Title

Job Family

Job Code

Job Exempt

Laboratory Manager/Chemist

Non_Bargaining

ATM02

Pay Grade

Pay Rate Type

Minimum

Midpoint

Maximum

NB113

Salary

$34.60

$44.11

$53.62

Job Description

Performs professional and administrative work with responsibility for supervising operations of the laboratory in the area of environmental services/wastewater. Work involves the following: supervising and performing chemical, biochemical, bacteriological, and biological tests and analyses; researching into the development of new testing methods; the solving of analytical problems; and the supervising of laboratory operations at a designated treatment facility. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Treatment Plant Manager. Work is reviewed through reports submitted and evaluation of results obtained.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related field plus some supervisory experience and two (2) years experience in wastewater and/or water chemistry; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Valid Florida Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

Note: The listed duties are only illustrative and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed by this job class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.

Supervises and trains technical personnel in proper laboratory operations. Enforces safety regulations.

Performs and supervises various tests and analyses of water and wastewater samples to ensure specific pollutants are reduced to required levels of local, state, and federal pollution control regulatory and enforcement agencies.

Reviews laboratory reports and information for errors and signs of plant malfunctions; determines cause of abnormal test results; and initiates appropriate action.

Prepares and submits annual operating and capital improvement budget for the laboratory; monitors expenditures; and performs other required budgetary duties.

Monitors inventory; requisitions materials and chemicals as necessary to ensure the completion of tests; and ensures equipment is properly maintained.

Prepares work schedules to ensure adequate coverage in laboratory; monitors work load and production goals; and ensures timely delivery of accurate reports and information.

Consults with and provides technical advice to plant operations personnel regarding lab results, operating problems, and corrective measures needed.

Develops and/or revises testing procedures to improve the accuracy and effectiveness of laboratory analyses and to maintain required certifications.

Performs periodic inspections of equipment to ensure its maintained and operating properly.

Maintains accreditation with Florida Department of Health via the TNI Standard through semi-annual proficiency testing, bi-annual assessments, etc.

Establishes and maintains the Quality System.

Submits all EPA DMR-QA compliance assurance paperwork as it pertains to the Iron Bridge NPDES permit.

Programs Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to maintain compliance with FDOH; programs exception report output; maintains database; etc.

Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of analytical techniques in chemistry, biology, and micro-biology.

Knowledge of hazards associated with various chemicals and substances.

Knowledge of statistics including log transforms, confidence intervals, degrees of freedom, charts, graphs, etc.

and ability to create and utilize them in Excel spreadsheets.

Knowledge of wastewater laboratory testing and safety procedures.

Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations governing treatment plant process control, laboratory analyses, and laboratory certification.

Ability to plan, supervise, coordinate, and direct operations of complex laboratory.

Ability to analyze laboratory test results and identify/correct plant malfunctions.

Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Ability to operate highly sophisticated computerized electronic analytical equipment.

Ability to perform mathematical and algebraic calculations.

Ability to work in a laboratory being continuously exposed to corrosive chemicals, toxins, poisons, and known carcinogenic substances.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROMOTION: N/A.