WATER QUALITY SUPERVISOR Grade 19

RECRUITMENT IS IN THE FULTON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKSMinimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in Water Resources Management, Environmental Studies, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology or closely related field supplemented by three years of experience in the laboratory performing chemical/biological analyses on water/wastewater and operating within a laboratory quality assurance program, industrial and commercial wastewater pretreatment, compliance, enforcement, surcharge billing, inspections, samplings, or related program and one year lead or supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Water/Wastewater Laboratory Analyst Certification within one (1) year of employment as issued by the State of Georgia.Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities: Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.ExaminationThe examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience, accomplished by analysis of the application. Application must document that the applicant possesses the minimum knowledge, skills, education and experience as listed to be rated as qualified. If selected, an official, accredited college transcript is required, at time of employment, for all degrees/course work used to qualify for this position.ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL BEFORE THEY ARE SUBMITTED. PLEASE REVIEW ALL APPLICATIONS FOR ACCURACY AND MAKE ALL CORRECTIONS BEFORE SUBMITTAL BECAUSE ERRORS CAN RESULT IN NOT MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER ALLOCATIONS ARE RECEIVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT.Purpose Of ClassificationThe purpose of this classification is to perform process duties related to overseeing the daily operations of field and/or laboratory testing of water and wastewater samples, including supervising assigned staff, monitoring the application of microbiologic testing processes, and preparing reports on laboratory and/or field activities.Essential FunctionsThe following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.Supervises assigned staff, including establishing workloads, prioritizing work assignments, evaluating employee performance, interpreting and enforcing policies and procedures, resolving staff issues, and administering disciplinary action as required.Ensures staff compliance with federal and state regulations governing the collection and testing of water and wastewater samples.Conducts chemical, biological, biochemical, and physical analyses of water and wastewater samples to ensure that water and wastewater quality meets federal and state standards.Prepares reports on water and wastewater analyses for submission to federal and/or state agencies.Maintains files and prepares reports on field and laboratory activities, safety procedures, and proper chemical use and storage.Plans and conducts safety seminars for assigned staff on appropriate testing techniques and the use of chemicals.Oversees quality control and quality assurance of laboratory and/or field activities by monitoring analysis techniques, testing equipment, maintaining accurate records, and training staff in proper procedures.Additional FunctionsPerforms other related duties as required.Performance AptitudesData Utilization: Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data using established criteria. Includes exercising discretion in determining actual or probable consequences and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.Human Interaction: Requires the ability to act as lead person or crew leader, providing guidance to a work unit, coordinating activities, and reviewing work of the unit.Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver, and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials requiring complex and/or rapid adjustments.Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations involving basic algebraic principles and formulas, and basic geometric principles and calculations.Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership, and to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems.Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.It is the policy of Fulton County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, genetics, age, disability or sexual orientation.01The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your responses pertaining to specific work experience and education must be clearly shown in the areas for work history and education on your application. Your application must be completed in full before it is submitted. Please review all applications for accuracy and make all corrections before submittal because errors can result in not meeting the minimum qualifications. We do not accept additional information after your application has been received by the Human Resources Management Department. Do you accept these conditions?YesNo02What is your highest level of education completed?High School Diploma or G.E.D. EquivalentSome CollegeAssociate's DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeDoctorate's DegreeNone of the Above03Which degree related to this position do you possess?AssociateBachelorMasterDoctorateNone of the Above04If you have received some college credits related to this position, but DID NOT receive your degree, how many college credits did you earn?0 - 29 Semester Hours30 - 59 Semester Hours60 - 89 Semester Hours90 -119 Semester Hours0 - 44 Quarter Hours45 - 89 Quarter Hours90 - 134 Quarter Hours135 - 179 Quarter HoursDoes not Apply05In what field of study related to this position do you possess an Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Doctorate's Degree or have earned college credits?MicrobiologyChemistryBiologyEnvironmental ScienceWater Resources ManagementEnvironmental StudiesNone of the Above06Do you possess a Water/Wastewater Laboratory Analyst Certificate issued by the State of Georgia?YesNo07How long have you worked as a lead or supervisor of employees?0 to 5 months6 months to 1 year1 year to 2 years2 years or more08How many years of professional-level work experience do you have in a laboratory performing chemical/biological analyses on water/wastewater and operating within a laboratory quality assurance program.0 to 6 months6 months to 1 year1 year to 2 years2 years to 3 years3 years to 4 years4 years to 5 years5 years to 6 years6 years to 7 years7 years or more Required Question