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Seeking highly qualified and skilled Laboratory Supervisor to join our Wastewater team ! Apply today! Upcoming Salary Increases and Incentives: 2.5% Education Incentive - Bachelor's Degree 5% Education Incentive - Master's Degree The Laboratory Supervisor is responsible to plan, organize, direct, and supervise staff and operations in support of the City's Laboratory and Environmental Monitoring Program; to maintain the consistency of the City's laboratory and manage compliance with federal and state mandates, approved standards, and quality assurance and control pertaining to storm water and pretreatment sampling, as well as industrial discharges into the City's wastewater collection system; and to direct the monitoring, sampling, and record keeping associated with compliance with discharge permits. APPLICATION PROCESS The Supplemental Questionnaire is the Training and Experience Exam (Weighted 100%). In addition to the City of Modesto employment application, applicants must complete and submit online responses to the supplemental questionnaire. Only the applicants who meet the minimum qualifications by the final filing date will become candidates and their supplemental questionnaire will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. Therefore, your responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough and complete because the exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this position. When completing the supplemental questionnaire, please note: Responses to the supplemental questionnaire must be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted.Incomplete supplemental questionnaires will not pass the review process; omitted information cannot be considered or assumed.A resume will not substitute for the information required in the supplemental questionnaire.Any work experience described in your supplemental question answers MUST also be found under Work Experience on your application. The City of Modesto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of inclusion. A City application is required, including Supplemental Questionnaire. The City of Modesto does not sponsor H-1B Visas. Salary offered depends on candidate's experience. Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Essential Functions: Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for laboratory analysis and program administration; implement policies and procedures. Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of staff involved in the Industrial and Water Quality Control sampling and testing programs in accordance with regulations, standards, and quality assurance requirements. Evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommend improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operations and activities. Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare costs estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications; monitor and control expenditures. Participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures. Recommend the purchase of additional laboratory equipment based on cost effectiveness or the need to meet regulatory requirements. Coordinate with the Water Services Division and other existing clients to ensure client monitoring, sampling, testing, and reporting needs are being met. Oversee development and accreditation of the laboratory for submission to Federal and State regulatory agencies associated with programs. Monitor and coordinate contractual service activities related to sampling activities associated with effluent discharges, storm water, and pretreatment activities. Meet with various City and communit