Laboratory Supervisor, (A264210-9), 207, Wastewater Treatment

Supervises Laboratory Analysts

Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff. Supervisory functions include: makes hiring and termination decisions; prioritizes assignments and directs work; develops and oversees employee work schedules and approves time away from work; provides and/or facilitates employee training and development; approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; completes employee performance appraisals; determines or makes recommendations regarding new hire salaries and salary changes; and acts as liaison between employees and management.

Plans and Coordinates Laboratory Work

• Records results and performs quality control.
• Coordinates with external laboratories to schedule special sampling as needed.
• Communicates testing results to plan supervisors.
• Maintains laboratory inventory supply and ensures equipment is operating correctly.

Essential Functions/Job Competencies/Physical Requirements

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff. Supervisory functions include: makes hiring and termination decisions; prioritizes assignments and directs work; develops and oversees employee work schedules and approves time away from work; provides and/or facilitates employee training and development; approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; completes employee performance appraisals; determines or makes recommendations regarding new hire salaries and salary changes; and acts as liaison between employees and management.

Plans and coordinates laboratory work, including recording results and performing quality control. Coordinates with external laboratories to schedule special sampling as needed and communicates testing results to plan supervisors. Maintains laboratory inventory supply and ensures equipment is operating correctly.

Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of Competencies for Successful Performance of Job Duties

• Knowledge of laboratory management and operations.
• Knowledge of wastewater analysis.
• Knowledge of permits and regulations.
• Knowledge of modern office procedures and methods including computers and applicable software.
• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of employee supervision.
• Knowledge of basic math.

Skills and Abilities

• Organization and time management.
• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
• Analyzing and interpreting results.
• Built and maintained effective working relationships with others.
• Communicating clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Maintaining good planning and organizational skills.
• Taking and following directions from supervisor.
• Giving directions to and gaining compliance from assigned staff.
• Performing strenuous work and routine work.
• Maintaining a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Projecting a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Effectively communicating both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
• Complying with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
• Maintaining good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of this position.

Work Environment/Conditions and Physical Demands

• Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards.
• Occasional outside work.
• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards.
• Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
• Position will have the following exposures:
  • Office or similar indoor environment.
  • Street environment (near moving traffic).
  • Construction site.
  • Confined space.
  • Warehouse environment.
  • Outdoor environment.
  • Vehicles.
  • Travel.
• Physical Effort Requirements:
  • Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments:
    • Never Street environment (near moving traffic).
    • Construction site.
    • Confined space.
    • Warehouse environment.
    • Sometimes Outdoor environment.
    • Seldom Vehicle.
    • Often Office or similar indoor environment.
  • Exposures:
    • Individuals who are hostile or irate.
    • Individuals with known violent backgrounds.
    • Extreme heat (above 100 degrees).
    • Moving mechanical parts.
    • Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction).
    • Extreme cold (below 32 degrees).
    • Seldom Extreme cold (below 32 degrees).
    • Sometimes Communicable diseases.
    • Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances.
    • Frequently Fumes or airborne particles.
    • Rarely Drugs or alcohol.
  • Work Environment Locations:
    • Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments:
      • Never Street environment (near moving traffic).
      • Construction site.
      • Confined space.
      • Warehouse environment.
      • Sometimes Outdoor environment.
      • Seldom Vehicle.
      • Often Office or similar indoor environment.

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Education and Experience: Associate's degree from an accredited* college or university in Environmental Science or Microbiology.
• Experience: At least three (3) years of experience in water/wastewater laboratory analysis.
• License and Certification: Valid Texas Driver License.
• Desirable: State of Texas TCEQ Plant Operation License.
• Certification: Lab analyst certification from Texas Water Utilities Association.

Background Check and Drug Testing

• A thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.
• Drug and alcohol tests prior to employment.
• Random drug and alcohol testing for safety-sensitive functions/positions.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer

The City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply.

Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.