County of Alameda

Water Quality Laboratory Supervisor, Zone 7 (#4952)

Bargaining Unit: ACMEA - Zone 7 General Mgmt (R53)
$82.49-$100.25 Hourly / $6,599.20-$8,020.00 BiWeekly /
$14,298.27-$17,376.67 Monthly / $171,579.20-$208,520.00 Yearly

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DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, to plan, organize, and supervise the staff and operations of Zone 7 Water Agency's (Zone 7) water quality laboratory; to ensure maintenance of the laboratory's certification; to assist the Water Operations Section and other Zone 7 units in matters related to water quality; and to perform related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

The Water Quality Laboratory Supervisor, Zone 7 classification is located in Zone 7 Water in the Engineering Department and reports to the Water Quality Manager, Zone 7. This is a first-line supervisory classification, designated as the Laboratory Technical Manager, with overall responsibility for the operation, certification, and supervision of Zone 7's water quality laboratory. This classification is distinguished from the higher-level classification of Water Quality Manager in that the former has managerial responsibility and oversight of both the Water Quality Laboratory and Water Quality Engineering sections.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each employee in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.

Plans, organizes, schedules, assigns, and supervises the operations of the water quality laboratory and staff.
Ensures the maintenance of the Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program Certificate.
Develops, evaluates, and implements laboratory policies, procedures, and standards.
Conducts quality assurance and quality control activities, such as equipment verification using external reference sources, data analysis and validation, review, and monitoring of procedures performed, directing and reviewing required record keeping, and related activities.
Responsible for personnel actions for laboratory staff, including selection (as approved) of employees, performance planning and appraisal, and performance documentation; recommends and implements approved disciplinary actions; provides for employee training and development, and maintains records of required employee training.
Assists water operations staff with meeting federal and state drinking water requirements; advises on procedural or treatment changes; conducts special studies to evaluate methods and recommend alternatives; provides chemistry input to the engineering section; coordinates laboratory matters with other Zone 7 sections.
Prepares or supervises the preparation of a variety of records, periodic or special reports, and correspondence.
Evaluates/supervises the evaluation of laboratory equipment and products; recommends purchase of equipment; purchases and ensures the maintenance of laboratory inventory.
Prepares the laboratory budget for inclusion in the division budget and monitors expenditures.
Coordinates with other water agencies, distributors, regulatory agencies, and professional organizations; represents the Zone 7 laboratory to these organizations and the general public; responds to inquiries regarding water quality and other laboratory matters.
Conducts special studies and performs limited organic, inorganic, trace metal, and microbiological testing and analysis of water, usually for non-routine procedures.
Maintains current knowledge of water quality laboratory regulations, methods, equipment, and materials.
Evaluates and monitors safety practices in laboratory and sampling activities.
Observes sampling and other activities in field and operates district vehicles.
Participates in responses to emergency situations involving water quality issues.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EITHER I

Experience:

The equivalent of two (2) years of full-time experience in the classification of Water Quality Chemist, Zone 7 in the Alameda County classified service.

OR II

Education:

Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, microbiology, or a similar science, which included courses in analytical chemistry.

AND

Experience:

The equivalent of three (3) years of full-time experience as a chemist in a water quality or closely related laboratory operation, which included organic, inorganic, trace metal, microbiological testing, and analytical procedures.

Certification:

Possession of a valid California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Laboratory Analyst certification or CA-NV/American Water Works Association Water Quality Analyst certification.

License:

Possession of a valid California driver's license.

NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications the announcement of an examination.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the “Examples of Duties” section of this specification.

Knowledge of:

Supervisory practices, including planning, organizing, scheduling, and assigning work, training, and performance appraisal.
Principles of organic and inorganic chemistry and basic microbiology.
Methods and techniques of chemical, physical, and microbiological water quality testing and analysis, including wet chemical techniques, atomic absorption and emission, flow injection, and gas and liquid chromatography.
Operation, testing, calibration, minor maintenance, and set up of sophisticated water quality laboratory equipment, including computer-operated equipment.
American Water Works Association, EPA, California Department of Health Services, and other standards and regulations applicable to water quality testing, record keeping, reporting, and compliance.
Statistics and computer applications applicable to water quality laboratory work.
Laboratory precautions and safe working practices.

Ability to:

Plan, organize, assign, review, and evaluate the work of professional laboratory staff.
Perform standard and non-routine chemistry and microbiological testing and analysis.
Read, interpret, and comply with extensive regulations pertaining to laboratory operations and maintenance of certification.
Conduct special studies and coordinate with/provide support to operations, engineering, and other Zone 7 departments.
Analyze complex technical and operational issues, evaluate alternatives, and select appropriate courses of action.
Coordinate with and represent the laboratory to other water organizations, regulatory agencies, distributors, and the public.
Prepare and review records, reports, and correspondence.

CLASS SPEC HISTORY

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5/18/94

Old document: 1249h

New document: Jobspecs/4952

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CSC Date: 5/18/94

IL:saa Revised 10/24/24

CSC Date:11/27/24

BENEFITS

The County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall wellbeing. These benefits include but are not limited to*:

For your Health & Well-Being

Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
Vision or Vision Reimbursement
Share the Savings
Basic Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
County Allowance Credit
Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)

For your Work/Life Balance

12 paid holidays
Floating Holidays
Vacation and sick leave accrual
Vacation purchase program
Management Paid Leave**
Catastrophic Sick Leave
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits Program
Guaranteed Ride Home
Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
Child Care Resources
1st United Services Credit Union

*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.

** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three (3) days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to eight (8) days of management paid leave.