a. Education

1. Required

BS degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Physics or a related physical science. Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in other disciplines with at least 30 credit hours of college coursework in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Physics or a related physical science as approved.

2. Desired

Two years of experience in environmental laboratory analysis, either in a utility or commercial laboratory.

b. Experience

1. Required

a) Five years of progressively responsible experience with a quality assurance program in a NELAC/VELAP accredited environmental laboratory

b) Experience working in a team environment using quality principles, continuous improvement and participative management

2. Desired

Two years of experience in environmental laboratory analysis, either in a utility or commercial laboratory

c. Job-specific Technical Competencies

Required

a) Strong managerial skills to plan, organize, implement, and control a quality assurance program in compliance with complex regulatory programs

b) Knowledge of and a commitment to quality improvement are necessary to be successful in this position

c) Thorough knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations that pertain to analytical environmental monitoring and quality assurance is required, including accreditation regulations

d) Knowledge of municipal wastewater treatment plant operations

e) Thorough scientific and technical knowledge of quality assurance and quality control applications, complex analytical techniques and instrumentation

f) Knowledge of related computer database development/maintenance, statistics, and major computer applications

g) Working knowledge of new technologies, equipment, and processes pertaining to QA applications

h) Ability to manage/coordinate multiple projects and programs

i) Ability to prepare clear and concise reports of a highly technical nature

j) Ability to use MS Office products and SM LIMS at an advanced level of proficiency and a variety of other industry-specific programs (e.g., EDMS) at an intermediate to advanced level of proficiency

d. Special Licenses

Required

Valid Driver’s License from state of residence

e. HRSD Universal Competencies (See attached)

f. Water Quality Expectations (see attached)

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