What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Quality Manager - PROMOTIONAL ONLY position at City of Redlands?
Under general direction, coordinates and oversees the Joint Utility Laboratory (JUL) Quality Assurance Program to meet California Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP) requirements. Ensures management systems related to quality are followed and provides technical support, testing protocol supervision, and testing standards management.
Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Ensures quality policies, processes and procedures are established, current, and adhered to;
- Develops and oversees quality assurance/quality control programs including internal audits and management review, data integrity training, data monitoring and corrective action;
- Maintains currency of quality manual and standard operating procedures;
- Maintains the Demonstration of Capability (DOC) for certified laboratory methods;
- Monitors preventative maintenance and calibration program for equipment and methods;
- Monitors chemical inventory and maintain laboratory Safety Data Sheets (SDS);
- Review and monitor the establishment and updating the Method Detection Limits (MDL) and Detection Limit Report (DLR);
- Reviews and validates analysis; ensures the methods, techniques, and equipment used for analysis produce reliable and defendable results;
- Identifies and reports quality issues and problems to management and monitors corrective actions;
- Manages JUL data utilizing data management software and submits compliance reports to various regulatory agencies;
- Monitors and evaluates problems in laboratory analysis and provides recommendations to resolve;
- Trains staff on testing and analysis procedures;
- Provides assistance in managing laboratory inventories;
- Assists in development of division budget;
- Participates on professional, industry, or inter-agency committees;
- Monitors new regulations and stays abreast of new environmental and analytical requirements;
- Acts as Laboratory Manager in his/her/their absence; and
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Experience:
- Two (2) years of laboratory chemical, bacteriological or biological testing experience.
- At least one (1) year of the required experience is preferred in an ELAP-certified laboratory.
- One (1) year of supervisory or leadership experience is desired.
Education:
- A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, with major course work in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Chemical/Environmental Engineering, or a related field. For degrees obtained outside of the U.S., an official equivalency evaluation is required.
License or Certificate:
- Possession of a valid Grade II Water Quality Laboratory Analyst Certificate issued by the California-Nevada Section of the American Water Works Association or equivalent at the time of hire.
- Ability to obtain Grade III Water Quality Laboratory Analyst Certificate issued by the California-Nevada Section of the American Water Works Association or equivalent within eighteen (18) months from date of hire.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California driver's license at the time of appointment.
Special Requirements:
Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, climb, and lift 40 lbs.; exposure to outdoors, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards; ability to travel to different sites and locations.
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the minimum qualifications of the position. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written, performance, and oral exams to evaluate the applicant's skills, training, and experience for the position.
The employment application must be completed and submitted online. Applicants must list current and past work experience. Do not indicate “See Resume”.
Proof of education such as but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees must be submitted online with your application. Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of education, certification, and/or license to each position for which they apply.
The following documents are required for this position:1. Unofficial transcripts of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in chemistry, biochemistry biology, microbiology, chemical/environmental engineering or a related field.
An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. This evaluation must be submitted by the application deadline.
Failure to provide all required documents will result in elimination from the selection process.
Please note, the City of Redlands’ preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference/background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which may include a drug/alcohol screening depending upon job classification). The City of Redlands utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Julie Maher at jmaher@cityofredlands.org
Salary : $93,261 - $119,555
