California Water Service Group
Interim Laboratory Supervisor
California Water Service Group, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Interim Laboratory Supervisor
Apply locations: San Jose, CATime Type: Full timePosted on: Posted 5 Days AgoJob Requisition ID: R2132Job Description:Under general direction, supervises the performance of a group consisting of technicians and/or analysts responsible for sample logistics, sample control, and performing analyses of environmental samples; directs special study projects and program development within a full-service environmental laboratory; monitors and supports the maintenance of appropriate quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) processes and procedures throughout the laboratory sections ensuring compliance with TNI requirements; performs related work as required. This position is located in San Jose, CA.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Develops, supervises, reviews, and evaluates laboratory programs; plans, assigns, directs, and reviews the work of technicians and/or analysts performing and coordinating testing of chemical, biological, and bacteriological analyses of water.Manages implementation of the annual monitoring schedules, sample coordination, collection, and tracking to ensure regulatory compliance.Assigns, directs, evaluates, and administers the prioritizing and scheduling of laboratory analytical services; oversees the consultation to laboratory clients and the development of specific analytical programs to meet their service requests.Establishes analytical and administrative lab-related procedures, sets goals, determines priorities, and develops work schedules.Interviews candidates and recommends selection of employees; directs the training of employees in the performance of work; reviews and evaluates employee performance and recommends staffing changes to meet established goals; interprets Company policies and procedures to assigned staff; is responsible for the maintenance of safe working conditions.Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates special study project teams, developing time schedules, setting goals, and submitting oral and written reports as required.Assists with managing the Federal Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Program (UCMR).Assists with monitoring within the laboratory sections, the application of work methods and protocols that ensure achieving established laboratory-wide quality assurance and quality control standards; implements corrective action as required.Provides assistance with the laboratory quality control and quality assurance program to ensure compliance with the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP) and TNI standards.Assists with conducting sampler training to ensure regulatory compliance and generation of legally defensible data.Assists with preparing and monitors the annual budget.Directs the use by laboratory personnel of a laboratory information management system (LIMS); may work with and coordinate information processing needs with programming staff to develop applications and prepare simple programs for laboratory use.Assists with managing the laboratory safety program to ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OHSA) requirements for safe working conditions.Assists with Continuous Improvement and Corrective Action processes.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, and/or equivalent relevant experience.Three years of analytical chemistry and/or microbiology experience.Five years of experience working in water quality compliance.State Water Resources Control Board: Water Distribution Operator Grade 2 Certification preferred; Water Treatment Operator Grade 2 Certification preferred.AWWA or CWEA Analyst I, II, III, and IV preferred.Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications.Valid California Driver License.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of state and federal water quality regulations and drinking water laboratory regulations.Knowledge of The NELAC Institute (TNI) standard.Knowledge of the chemical characteristics of and standard methods for the analysis of water; general chemical quantitative and qualitative analysis; organisms, particularly microorganisms common to water and wastewater.Knowledge of standard laboratory equipment and its uses, analytical instrumentation, and the laboratory information management system (LIMS).Knowledge of water systems treatment and distribution practices.Knowledge of and ability to apply water and environmental regulations.Knowledge of drinking water contaminants, their standards, and all associated regulations.Knowledge of water quality sampling, test methods, chain of custody documentation, and compliance standards.Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office applications to create presentations, spreadsheets, and Word documents.Knowledge of the Laboratory Information Manager System (LIMS).Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with agencies, contractors, consultants, customers, employees, and vendors.Ability to work effectively with all levels of employees and management.Ability to work with regulators, operators, technical staff, and customers.Ability to think clearly and react appropriately in emergency situations.Demonstrated commitment to outstanding customer service.Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.Demonstrated project management skills.Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.Flexible and able to prioritize work.WORKING CONDITIONS:Work primarily in an office environment; may travel to other home states as needed; sustains posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time, stands, walks, bends, and twists; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; see and hear with sufficient acuity to successfully perform all aspects of job; uses telephone and writes or uses a computer to communicate; lifts up to 25 pounds.Salary Range: $96,500 - $179,200Deadline to submit resume is Friday, September 20, 2024.The Equal Opportunity Policy of the Company is based upon the philosophy that all people should be treated fairly and with dignity. California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Service, Texas Water Service, and Washington Water Service do not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected class. The Company makes all employment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner. EOE, VET, DISABILITIES.About Us
California Water Service Group invites you to pursue a career in the water industry with the third largest publicly traded water utility in the United States. Our mission is to be the leading provider of water and wastewater services. We’re committed to improving the quality of life for our customers, communities, stockholders, and employees. To achieve that, we align our hiring strategies with the company’s core values of integrity, service, value, health and safety, respect and collaboration, and corporate citizenship so that we can provide quality, service, and value to all of these groups.
Our commitment to our employees is evident, as we have been named a Top Workplace in the Bay Area for nine years in a row and designated as a Great Place to Work, and Cal Water was ranked “Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among Water Utilities in the West” by J.D. Power in its inaugural water utility satisfaction study.
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Apply locations: San Jose, CATime Type: Full timePosted on: Posted 5 Days AgoJob Requisition ID: R2132Job Description:Under general direction, supervises the performance of a group consisting of technicians and/or analysts responsible for sample logistics, sample control, and performing analyses of environmental samples; directs special study projects and program development within a full-service environmental laboratory; monitors and supports the maintenance of appropriate quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) processes and procedures throughout the laboratory sections ensuring compliance with TNI requirements; performs related work as required. This position is located in San Jose, CA.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Develops, supervises, reviews, and evaluates laboratory programs; plans, assigns, directs, and reviews the work of technicians and/or analysts performing and coordinating testing of chemical, biological, and bacteriological analyses of water.Manages implementation of the annual monitoring schedules, sample coordination, collection, and tracking to ensure regulatory compliance.Assigns, directs, evaluates, and administers the prioritizing and scheduling of laboratory analytical services; oversees the consultation to laboratory clients and the development of specific analytical programs to meet their service requests.Establishes analytical and administrative lab-related procedures, sets goals, determines priorities, and develops work schedules.Interviews candidates and recommends selection of employees; directs the training of employees in the performance of work; reviews and evaluates employee performance and recommends staffing changes to meet established goals; interprets Company policies and procedures to assigned staff; is responsible for the maintenance of safe working conditions.Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates special study project teams, developing time schedules, setting goals, and submitting oral and written reports as required.Assists with managing the Federal Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Program (UCMR).Assists with monitoring within the laboratory sections, the application of work methods and protocols that ensure achieving established laboratory-wide quality assurance and quality control standards; implements corrective action as required.Provides assistance with the laboratory quality control and quality assurance program to ensure compliance with the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP) and TNI standards.Assists with conducting sampler training to ensure regulatory compliance and generation of legally defensible data.Assists with preparing and monitors the annual budget.Directs the use by laboratory personnel of a laboratory information management system (LIMS); may work with and coordinate information processing needs with programming staff to develop applications and prepare simple programs for laboratory use.Assists with managing the laboratory safety program to ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OHSA) requirements for safe working conditions.Assists with Continuous Improvement and Corrective Action processes.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, and/or equivalent relevant experience.Three years of analytical chemistry and/or microbiology experience.Five years of experience working in water quality compliance.State Water Resources Control Board: Water Distribution Operator Grade 2 Certification preferred; Water Treatment Operator Grade 2 Certification preferred.AWWA or CWEA Analyst I, II, III, and IV preferred.Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications.Valid California Driver License.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of state and federal water quality regulations and drinking water laboratory regulations.Knowledge of The NELAC Institute (TNI) standard.Knowledge of the chemical characteristics of and standard methods for the analysis of water; general chemical quantitative and qualitative analysis; organisms, particularly microorganisms common to water and wastewater.Knowledge of standard laboratory equipment and its uses, analytical instrumentation, and the laboratory information management system (LIMS).Knowledge of water systems treatment and distribution practices.Knowledge of and ability to apply water and environmental regulations.Knowledge of drinking water contaminants, their standards, and all associated regulations.Knowledge of water quality sampling, test methods, chain of custody documentation, and compliance standards.Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office applications to create presentations, spreadsheets, and Word documents.Knowledge of the Laboratory Information Manager System (LIMS).Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with agencies, contractors, consultants, customers, employees, and vendors.Ability to work effectively with all levels of employees and management.Ability to work with regulators, operators, technical staff, and customers.Ability to think clearly and react appropriately in emergency situations.Demonstrated commitment to outstanding customer service.Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.Demonstrated project management skills.Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.Flexible and able to prioritize work.WORKING CONDITIONS:Work primarily in an office environment; may travel to other home states as needed; sustains posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time, stands, walks, bends, and twists; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; see and hear with sufficient acuity to successfully perform all aspects of job; uses telephone and writes or uses a computer to communicate; lifts up to 25 pounds.Salary Range: $96,500 - $179,200Deadline to submit resume is Friday, September 20, 2024.The Equal Opportunity Policy of the Company is based upon the philosophy that all people should be treated fairly and with dignity. California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Service, Texas Water Service, and Washington Water Service do not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected class. The Company makes all employment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner. EOE, VET, DISABILITIES.About Us
California Water Service Group invites you to pursue a career in the water industry with the third largest publicly traded water utility in the United States. Our mission is to be the leading provider of water and wastewater services. We’re committed to improving the quality of life for our customers, communities, stockholders, and employees. To achieve that, we align our hiring strategies with the company’s core values of integrity, service, value, health and safety, respect and collaboration, and corporate citizenship so that we can provide quality, service, and value to all of these groups.
Our commitment to our employees is evident, as we have been named a Top Workplace in the Bay Area for nine years in a row and designated as a Great Place to Work, and Cal Water was ranked “Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among Water Utilities in the West” by J.D. Power in its inaugural water utility satisfaction study.
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