Water Quality Supervisor

Summary

Base salary to increase by 3% in July 2026.

Under general direction, plans, schedules, assigns and reviews the work of water quality laboratory staff; coordinates, monitors, and provides technical input for assigned water quality control; directs and trains staff in the collection of samples and performance of laboratory tests; develops a variety of analytical testing techniques; serves as a technical resource to water and wastewater personnel; provides technical assistance to the Deputy Public Works Director;

performs a variety of technical tasks relative to conducting and interpreting standard and complex laboratory analysis; and performs related work as required.

Receives general direction from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises general supervision over assigned staff.

This is the full supervisory-level class in the water quality series. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating the work of laboratory staff. The incumbent is expected to independently perform the full range of sampling and chemical, biochemical, biological, bacteriological and physical analyses. Performance of the work requires the use of considerable independence, initiative and discretion within established guidelines. This class is distinguished from the Deputy Public Works Director in that the latter has management responsibility for all utility functions and activities of the City.

Examples of essential job functions (illustrative only):

• Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises and reviews the work of assigned staff in laboratory work.
• Trains staff in work and safety procedures and in the operation and use of equipment and supplies; implements procedures and standards.
• Evaluates employee performance, counsels employees and effectively recommends initial disciplinary action; assists in selection and promotion.
• Monitors operations and activities of the laboratory; recommends improvements and modifications and prepares various reports on operations and activities.
• Determines and recommends equipment, materials, and staffing needs for laboratory operations; participates in the annual budget preparation; prepares detailed cost estimates with appropriate justifications, as required; maintains a variety of records and prepares routine reports of work performance.
• Monitors and controls supplies and equipment; orders necessary supplies and equipment.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory quality control standards, including developing, implementing and enforcing in‑house quality assurance program, updating and reviewing standard operating procedures, and performing corrective action when required.
• Ensures compliance with applicable regulatory regulations, including compiling and preparing various reports and records related to water quality regulatory monitoring in addition to processing control requirements.
• Provides plant operation technical assistance regarding sampling and chemical or microbiological analysis, including attending and participating in weekly staff meetings with operations, maintenance, and pretreatment staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, discipline, and the training of staff in work procedures.
• Chemical, biological and physical characteristics of water and wastewater.
• Principles, practices, equipment and materials required for the chemical, biochemical, biological, bacteriological and physical analysis of samples of potable water and wastewater.
• Sampling techniques and related statistical analysis techniques.
• Laboratory and wastewater plant safety procedures and equipment.
• Basic principles of water and wastewater treatment and distribution/disposal.
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations, including National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).
• Principles and practices of safety management and application.
• Technical report writing practices and procedures.
• Principles…