Laboratory Technical Supervisor - Department Of Public Works

SALARY $80,743.00 - $129,075.00 Annually

CLASS DEFINITION

A Laboratory Technical Supervisor oversees the chemical testing and analyses of water or waste water in the chemical laboratory of a municipal water or waste water treatment plant. The work of this class involves supervising the activities of subordinate chemists, biologists, microbiologists and laboratory assistants.

Incumbents receive general supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek; some evening and weekend hours may be required. Work is performed in a chemical laboratory where incumbents are occasionally exposed to noxious odors, sludge, raw sewage, chlorine, and hazardous substances. Work requires minimal physical exertion.

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

EDUCATION: Have a bachelor's degree in chemistry or biology from an accredited college or university.

AND

EXPERIENCE: Have four years of experience in the chemical or biological testing and analyses of water or waste water.

OR

NOTES (EQUIVALENCIES): Have a master's degree in chemistry or biology from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the experience requirement. Equivalent combination of education and experience.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES: Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver’s license or an equivalent out-of-state driver’s license acceptable to the Office of Risk Management.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of the methods and techniques of chemical or biological analyses.

Knowledge of laboratory procedures.

Knowledge of EPA regulations concerning the handling and disposal of hazardous substances.

Ability to understand and interpret Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations.

Ability to make stoichiometric computations.

Ability to perform and supervise specialized tests.

Ability to work effectively with others.

Ability to train new employees.

Ability to maintain records and write reports.

Supervisory ability.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

NOTE: Employees assigned to this class who analyze drinking water must successfully complete periodic lab certification performance tests administered by the Maryland State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

NOTE: Those eligible candidates who are under final consideration for appointment to this position will be required to submit to drug and alcohol testing and criminal background check.

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Jade Glenn, HR Specialist II via email at [email protected]

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