Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Laboratory Manager

***PLEASE NOTE: THIS VACANCY IS OPEN TO CURRENT CITY OF CLARKSVILLE GAS AND WATER EMPLOYEES ONLY. YOU MUST BE EMPLOYED WITH THE CITY OF CLARKSVILLE GAS AND WATER DEPARTMENT FOR AT LEAST SIX MONTHS TO APPLY AND BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. APPLICATIONS NOT MEETING THESE REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.***

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

This is the third of three levels in the Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Laboratory series. Incumbents perform all laboratory analyses in accordance with the State of Tennessee Department of Health, State of Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Standard Methods, and the Environmental Protection Agency. Perform quality control/assurance on all laboratory analyses and record keeping. The WTP/WWTP Laboratory Manager is personally responsible for knowing and properly following all EPA and State of Tennessee rules and regulations pertaining to water/ wastewater pretreatment, treatment, and distribution/collections systems. In addition, the WTP/WWTP Laboratory Manager is personally responsible for all work performed by subordinates and directs the subordinates to perform daily, monthly, and annual duties.

1. Supervises/conducts and/or assigns calibrations of all laboratory and operational analytical equipment to ensure Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) program standards are met; conducts and/or assigns sampling and analyses of plant process streams, water distribution system or wastewater collection system (respective to assigned area) to meet requirements of regulatory agency delegated sampling plans; updates/adjusts the laboratory QA/QC program to meet requirements of current and upcoming regulations; supervises and trains laboratory staff on technical procedures and policies as part of the laboratory QA/QC program; develop and maintain laboratory standard operating procedures.

2. Supervises, monitors and maintains applicable equipment, supplies, information technology items, and/or inventory; orders equipment and supplies; stocks materials, supplies, and products; cleans and organizes laboratory facilities and equipment.

3. Reviews and analyzes compiled analyses data related to laboratory operation and maintenance; reviews and submits a variety of reports to operational staff on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis; reviews, prepares, and submits water quality reports required by state and federal regulations.

4. Develops and implements water quality monitoring plans, standard operating procedures, and other plans as required; maintains the standards for laboratory certification required by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and Environmental Protection Agency.

5. Researches and analyzes internal data, best practices, innovations, and technologies to optimize operations, product quality and cost effectiveness; makes recommendations to supervisor(s) for implementation of new technologies to improve/optimize operations and product quality based on data analysis and cost effectiveness.

6. Works safely observing all OSHA, federal, state, and city regulations. Reports any accidents immediately to supervisor(s).

7. May be required to respond to emergencies maintaining an active phone number.

8. Performs other work as required.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, physical or environmental science or other closely related major.

• Three (3) years of experience in a laboratory environment.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the job's essential duties.

License and Certifications:

• Possession of a valid Class D driver's license.

• Grade IV Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification (respective to assigned area).

• Grade II Distribution (respective to assigned area).

Knowledge of:

• Chemical and biological testing principles.

• Basic and advanced analysis methods.

• Laboratory principles and practices in assigned area of responsibility.

• Safe work methods and procedures.

• Mathematical principles.

• Applicable analytical online and benchtop laboratory equipment.

• Hazardous waste handling procedures.

• Recordkeeping principles.

• Inventory management principles.

• Computers and related software applications.

Skill in:

• Collecting applicable samples.

• Performing basic and advanced laboratory tests and analyses.

• Handling hazardous waste and materials.

• Maintaining laboratory records.

• Performing mathematical calculations.

• Monitoring inventory and maintaining supply levels through procurement.

• Using a computer and related software applications.

• Maintaining operational records.

• Designing analytical experiments and trials.

• Implementing new methods of analyses.

• Assessing data and drawing conclusions.

• Deciding how sample should be analyzed and which method(s) should be used, reviewing data and understanding meaning of results.

• Troubleshooting benchtop and online equipment and instrumentation malfunctions.

• Identifying contamination sources and other problem solving skills.

• Time management and prioritization of work assignments.

• Assignment and delegation of work and mentoring of coworkers.

• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisors, the public, regulatory agencies, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

The work is medium work which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. The amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.

• Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.

• Crawling: Moving about on hands, knees, hands, and feet.

• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

• Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

• Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.

• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination sound.

• Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. It occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.

• Mental Acuity: Making rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.

• Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.

• Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something steady to thrust forward, downward, or outward.

• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

• Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.

• Speaking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely.

• Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.

• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. It occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.

• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

• Visual ability 1: sufficient to perform an activity like preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and/or extensive reading.

• Visual ability 2: sufficient to include color, depth perception, and field vision.

• Visual ability 3: sufficient to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures.

• Visual ability 4: sufficient to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment, both day and night.

• Visual ability 5: sufficient to perform an activity such as: visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, operation of machines; using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.

• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or move from one work site to another.

• May be required to work in inclimate weather and dirty/wet conditions.

• May be required to work in confined spaces.

• May be required to work at elevated heights.