Wastewater Laboratory Supervisor

Salary: $65,556.00 - $92,244.00 Annually
Location : Redding, CA
Job Type: Full-Time (Status 3)
Job Number: 100E 875 032024
Department: Public Works
Division: 875 Wastewater Clear Creek Treatment
Opening Date: 03/12/2024
Closing Date: 4/14/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: RIEO
Description
The City of Redding is accepting applications for the position of Wastewater Lab Supervisor. The ideal candidate, under direction of the Public Works Supervisors of the Wastewater Treatment Plants, will plan, direct, and supervise all functions of the Wastewater environmental services laboratory(ies). Exercise actual day-to-day supervision of laboratory operations including the analysis of water, wastewater, stormwater and related materials. Ensure sampling, monitoring and testing comply with city, state, and federal requirements for water, wastewater, and stormwater utilities. This position will receive a 5% increase July 2024.
The City of Redding provides an excellent benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and long term disability insurance, paid time off and a CalPERS retirement program along with a great work environment.
We are looking for someone to

• Effectively operate and maintain a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) software to ensure data quality, retention and adherence to all regulatory record keeping and chain of custody requirements
• Oversee and perform routine and advanced laboratory analysis, including detailed testing of wastewater to ensure meeting discharge requirement for NPDES permit
• Prepare, review, and/or verify a variety of records and reports, including the NPDES permit and other regulatory requirements, and Quality Assurance/Quality Control records required for State Laboratory accreditation
• Operate a variety of equipment, such as atomic absorption spectrophotometer, dissolved oxygen meters, pH meters, and turbidimeters
• Plan, direct, coordinate, supervise, train, review and oversee the work of assigned laboratory staff
• Coordinate various laboratory administrative functions; monitor the ELAP certification; ensure compliance with State Water Resources Control Board requirements to maintain laboratory certification; develop, revise and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) program; communicate regularly with various regulatory agencies.

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Qualifications we're looking for
Knowledge of:

• Physical plant characteristics, seasonal changes in treatment system operation and available options in process operations
• Steps to be taken to effectively communicate all requirements (and safety hazards) to operations staff
• The Clean Water Act (and amendments) and applicable EPA and state regulations
• Operating principles of analytical instrumentation spectrophotometers, pH meters, D.O. meters, etc
• State Laboratory Accreditation procedures and required records
• Principles of personnel supervision and training
• Chemical and microbiology as applied in a water and wastewater treatment laboratory

Ability to:

• Recognize treatment process efficiency or problems by observation of physical properties and/or chemical examination
• Set up and maintain California ELAP including an acceptable QA/QC program
• Prepare a wide variety of reports and records; perform complex chemical and biological tests on treated and polluted water, potable water, and domestic wastewater and related materials
• Analyze and interpret laboratory test results, understanding nuances of testing protocols upon results

Education:

• Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying
• Typical education would include a Bachelor of Arts/Sciences degree in Biology, Chemistry or related Physical Science

Experience:

• Typical experience would include four years progressive relevant experience working in an accredited Wastewater Laboratory performing routine and advanced laboratory analysis, including detailed testing of wastewater to assure meeting discharge requirements for NPDES permit meeting Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program standards, and one year experience in a lead or supervisory capacity

Special Requirements:

• Possess a CWEA Grade III Laboratory Certificate, or ability to obtain within one year of hire
• Possession of the appropriate California driver's license, or the ability to acquire one within ten days of appointment

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What to expect from the Application and Exam Process
You will receive notifications pertaining to this recruitment at the e-mail address and text message number provided on your application. Email correspondence may go to your spam and junk mail folders.
Interested individuals must submit a City of Redding employment application and copies of California Water Environmental Association Laboratory Analyst III/IV Certificatesto the Personnel Department by the closing date and time in order to be considered.
Examination Process: The examination process may include an oral board panel, written examination or any combination thereof. This recruitment will establish an eligibility list and may be used to fill future vacancies.
Selection Process:Final appointment is contingent upon:

• Positive past employment references
• Review of a driver history record (depending on position)
• Passing a city paid fingerprint criminal conviction check (applicants 18 and older)
• Passing of a pre-employment medical exam and drug and alcohol screening test (depending on position)

Veteran's Credit: Applicants who attach a copy of the DD-214 to their application indicating "Honorable Discharge" from military service and receive a passing score on the examination process will have two (2) additional points added to their final examination score.
The City of Redding adheres to Cal/OSHA COVID-19 requirements.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/FEDERAL AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
NOTE: This is a summary of benefits and is provided as a courtesy. For specific benefit information, refer to the labor agreements (MOUs) of each bargaining unit.
To view the Redding Independent Employees Organization - Supervisory/Confidential Employees' Unit MOU, click here.
To view the Redding Independent Employees Organization - Clerical, Technical and Professional Employees' Unit MOU, click here.
THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA-HELP EMPLOYEES OR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES.
Holidays:
An average of thirteen and a half per year. Fire Association covered employees receive a payment in lieu of holidays. Holiday compensation for Redding Peace Officers Association and Redding Police Managers Association employees has been converted to base pay.
Vacation:
Two weeks per year up to the fourth year of service, three weeks up to nine years of service, three and a half weeks up to fourteen years of service, four weeks up to nineteen years of service, four and a half weeks up to twenty-four years of service, five weeks after twenty-four years of service. For accrual rates for Fire Department shift employees, refer to MOU. Part-time and temporary employees may be eligible for some vacation/paid time off benefits.
Sick Leave:
Twelve working days of sick leave are accrued each year. Unused sick leave may be credited toward retirement. For accrual rates for Fire Department shift employees, refer to MOU.
Health Insurance:
Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life for employee and dependent, and long-term disability for employees.
Retirement:
Full-time employees are covered by CalPERS (formula is dependent on hire date and member status in CalPERS) and are not covered under the Social Security System.
Administrative Leave:
Management positions are eligible to receive 40 hours of administrative leave per calendar year as authorized by the department director; additional leave up to 40 hours may be granted by the City Manager.
Deferred Compensation Plans:
Available for interested employees.
Union Dues: Some job classifications are represented by collective bargaining units, the employees of which may choose to join and pay union dues.
Part-Time Retirement Benefit Program:
Part-time, seasonal, and full-time temporary employees either participate in the Social Security System or the PARS Alternate Retirement System depending upon bargaining unit assignment.
SDI:
All Redding Independent Employees Organization, IBEW - Maintenance and IBEW - Electric represented employees participate at their own expense. To view the current year's taxable wage limit, click
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.