LABORATORY SUPERVISOR

The City of Billings is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor to supervise, plan and coordinate the activities and operations of the laboratories within the Water Quality Division; coordinate assigned activities with other division supervisors, outside agencies and the general public; and to provide highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Water Treatment Manager, Water Reclamation Facility Manager, and the Water Quality Superintendent.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Select, train, motivate, evaluate, and discipline assigned personnel.

- Provide or coordinate staff training.

- Plan, direct, coordinate and review the work plan for the water quality laboratories.

- Meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.

- Assign and monitor work activities and projects.

- Review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.

- Inspect and verify work in progress and completed work of assigned employees.

- Supervise the use of laboratory equipment and vehicles.

- Ensure that tools, equipment and vehicles are safely operated, maintained, and secured and stored.

- Coordinate and direct MPDES and Safe Drinking Water Act monitoring, analytical testing, and reporting requirements.

- Coordinate and direct analytical testing.

- Troubleshoot complex process and operational issues.

- Validate all analytical products of the water treatment laboratory.

- Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities.

- Coordinate the organization, staffing, and operational activities for the water quality division laboratories.

- Keep current on all Safe Drinking Water and Clean Water Act regulations.

- Perform the more technical and complex tasks of the work unit.

- Review, evaluate, modify, and develop testing methods and procedures.

- Ensure compliance with water quality standards.

- Conduct a variety of special tests, studies, and research concerning water, wastewater, or stormwater treatment.

- Maintain complete and accurate records of all tests performed in the laboratory.

- Prepare a variety of State, laboratory and operational reports and files.

- Review laboratory reports to ensure compliance with appropriate Local, State, and Federal laws.

- Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints.

- Provide general and technical information concerning water quality.

- Perform various administrative and regulatory functions as directed.

- Observe and report activity in and around the buildings and grounds for security and safety issues.

- Participate in the development and administration of the water quality division laboratory budget.

- Forecast additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies.

- Monitor of and approve expenditures.

- Recommend budget adjustments as necessary.

- Requisition and maintain inventory and records.

- Provide staff assistance to the Water Quality Superintendent.

- Prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

- Four (4) year degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in chemistry, biology, microbiology or a related field.

- Four (4) years of laboratory experience.

- Must have a Class 1B or 1C Operator-In-Training Certification for Water and Wastewater Operators issued by the State of Montana or must have the ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment.

- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and a State and Federal criminal background check.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

- Two (2) years supervisory experience.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. This schedule may vary based on operational needs.

Salary: $34.3004 - $43.7313 per hour. Salary reflects Step 1 and Step 6 of a 7-step pay scale. Salary at hiring is dependent upon the applicant's training and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer.