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Establishes and implements laboratory policies, quality control, and administrative and operational standards and procedures. Designs, manages, and interprets applied environmental research projects in conjunction with internal divisions or external groups.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue",serif;color:#4E4C4A'>Duties and Responsibilities<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:.5in;background:white'><i><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue",serif;color:#4E4C4A'>The listed examples of work are not intended to be all-inclusive. They may be modified with additions, deletions, or changes as necessary.</span></i><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue",serif;color:#4E4C4A'><br> <br><b><u>Essential Duties & Responsibilities</u></b><br>Participates as a member of the department management team. Contributes to the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and service standards.<br> <br>Plans, organizes, schedules, supervises, and evaluates the work of the staff within the division. Recommends selection of assigned staff and provides for their training and professional development.<br> <br>Directs the establishment, implementation, and revision of laboratory procedures and work standards. Develops laboratory objectives and goals to support Operations and Industrial Pretreatment Division goals and objectives, and the plant mission.<br> <br>Determines appropriate analytical protocols and modifications required for special circumstances or changes related to regulatory requirements.<br> <br>Develops and maintains a laboratory quality assurance/control program to ensure analytical quality, comply with state and federal regulations, and prolong life of equipment and instrumentation.<br> <br>Prioritizes equipment and laboratory analyses, and environmental studies with Operations and Pretreatment Divisions, watershed/professional groups and the regulatory community.<br> <br>Develops annual budget for division and monitors expenditures. Identifies equipment, chemical, and supply needs.<br> <br>Performs procurement activities. Writes technical bid specifications, recommends appropriate large dollar purchases, and monitors quality and completion of contracted services.<br> <br>Develops and maintains a functional Laboratory Information Management System. Uses the system to facilitate appropriate information distribution. Uses the data to analyze laboratory and research results, and create appropriate reports when requested.<br> <br>Designs, manages, and interprets basic and applied environmental research projects as directed, or approved by, the Plant Manager. These studies may involve outside scientists, engineers or groups involved in environmental research.<br> <br>Legally responsible party for development of the L/EWWTP Colorado State, Regulation 85, Certification of Sampling and Analysis Plan (SAP) for Nutrients. This includes the entry of the required data into the Colorado Data Sharing Network.<br> <br>Interprets, extrapolates, and presents results of laboratory data to assist the Operations Division Manager, Process/Development Engineer or other interested party with process control efforts, process changes, and environmental impact assessments.<br> <br>Develops and maintains active liaison role with regulatory agencies and non-regulatory groups (USEPA, CDPHE, SPCURE, DRCOG, etc.).<br> <br>Reviews proposed legislation and regulations to assess the potential impact on plant laboratory and environmental activities.<br> <br>Recommends, develops and performs environmental research to (1) improve plant operations, (2) evaluate or minimize the impact of regulations, and (3) meet the needs of a participating joint work group.<br> <br>Prepares written reports on laboratory activities and studies for distribution to regulatory agencies (CDPHE and USEPA).<br> <br>Recommends and develops plant training programs for facility staff in areas of sampling and laboratory procedures, and use of equipment/instrumentation.<br> <br>Assists facility staff with troubleshooting and problem solving.<br> <br>Ensures safety programs, policies, and procedures are understood and followed by Division personnel.<br> <br>Participates in professional organizations dealing with Water/Wastewater analyses, environmental toxicity, analytical chemistry, regulations, watershed management, etc. at a regional or national level.<br> <br><b><u>Other Duties & Responsibilities</u></b><br>Participates in long-range master construction and site planning activities. Reviews the master plan, provides input on deficiencies and problems, and assists with project prioritization. <br> <br>Performs other duties as assigned and required.<br> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue",serif;color:#4E4C4A'>Education and Experience<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:.5in;background:white'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue",serif;color:#4E4C4A'>Education: Bachelors of Science degree in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, or related science, with college level work in environmental sciences, biophysics, biochemistry, or engineering required. Master's degree preferred.<br> <br>Work Experience: Minimum of 5 years of laboratory experience<br>Minimum of 2 years in laboratory management<br> <br>Certifications and/or Licensures: None<br>Required Driver's License: Valid Colorado driver's license and a clear or acceptable MVR<br> <br><i>An equivalent combination of education, training and relevant job experience may be substituted.</i><br> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue",serif;color:#4E4C4A'>Other Information<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:.5in;background:white'><b><u><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue",serif;color:#4E4C4A'>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES</span></u></b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue",serif;color:#4E4C4A'><br> <br><b><u>Knowledge</u></b><br>Advanced knowledge of:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#4E4C4A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue",serif;color:#4E4C4A'>Laboratory procedures<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#4E4C4A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue",serif;color:#4E4C4A'>Sampling and research methods<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal 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