HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - December 2, 1987 (83)CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 2, 1987
TITLE CHANGE AND
MODIFICATION OF
CLASS SPECIFI-
CATIONS FOR
SENIOR LABORATORY
TECHNICIAN
APPROVED Council approved the title change and modification of the
class specifications for Senior Laboratory Technician.
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It was Staff's intent to modify the class specifications
for the Senior Laboratory Technician and change the title
to Laboratory Services Supervisor at the time the class
specifications for the Water/'Wastewater Inspector were
adopted. However, these changes were inadvertently omitted.
The changes to the specifications reflect the additional
supervisory responsibilities and technical skills now
required. This position will also be required to have
three years of experience in a water/wastewater laboratory
rather than the previously required two years. The
applicant must have or obtain within 24 months of
appointment a Grade II Industrial Waste Inspection
Certificate in addition to the Grade II Laboratory Analyst
and Grade I Operator's Certificates which are required of
the Senior Laboratory Technician.
The title of Laboratory Services Supervisor is in line with
industry standards.
• CITY OF LORI 7
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
MEETING DATE: December 2, 1987
AGENDA TITLE: Approve Title Change and Modification of Class Specifications
for Senior Laboratory Technician
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council approve the title change and
modification of the class specifications for Senior Laboratory Technician
(Exhibit A).
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: It was our intent to modify the class specifications
for the Senior Laboratory Technician and change the title to Laboratory
Services Supervisor at tite time the class specifications for the
Water/Wastewater Inspector were adopted. However, these changes were
inadvertently omitted.
The changes to the specifications reflect the additional supervisory
responsibilities and technical skills now required. This position will also
be required to have three years of experience in a water/wastewater
laboratory rather than the previously required two years. The applicant must
have or obtain within 24 months of appointment a Grade II Industrial Waste
Inspection Certificate in addition to the Grade II Laboratory Analyst and
Grade I Operator's Certificates which are required of the Senior Laboratory
Technician.
The title of L ratory Services Supervisor is in line with industry standards.
6cacCk Ronsko
Works Director
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Attachment
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CLABTECH/TXTW.02M November 23, 1987
LABORATORY SERVICES SUPERVISOR
DEFINITION
CITY OF LODI
Plans, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of the water/wastewater
laboratory technicians and water/wastewater inspection personnel. Coordinates
test results with water and wastewater operational staff and performs
administrative tasks for the laboratory.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a supervisory position in the Water/Wastewater Division of the Public
Works Department. This position is responsible for the water/wastewater
laboratory and for various State and Federally mandated programs involving water
and/or wastewater. It is distinguished from other supervisors in the Division
by the special technical knowledge of laboratory procedures, industrial
monitoring, and.State and Federal programs.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from the Wastewater Treatment Supervisor.
Exercises general and technical supervision over laboratory and inspector
personnel.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Plans, assigns, supervises and reviews daily work of laboratory and inspection
personnel.
Performs administrative duties pertaining to the laboratory such as staff
scheduling, reporting, participation in personnel actions, recordkeeping,
quality control, and participation in budget preparation and new equipment
purchases.
As needed, serves as Wastewater Plant Operator.
Reports results of laboratory tests, advises and recommends changes to "A"
Operator, Wastewater Treatment Supervisor, and Water/Wastewater Superintenaent;
assists in evaluation of impact of new State and Federal regulations; conducts f"
special studies as assigned.
Performs and supervises sampling and a variety of chemical and biological
qualitative and quantitative tests of water and wastewater, and- schedules
private laboratory analyses for other samples which cannot be analyzed in the
City's laboratory.
Develops procedures for water and wastewater testing and sampling and for
industrial waste monitoring and inspections.
Assists in investigations of illegal discharges to wastewater and storm systems.
Prepares a variety of data reports including reporting of State and Federal
programs.
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Maintains and repairs laboratory equipment, fixtures and samples.
Prepares laboratory supply and equipment order lists.
Conducts training programs for operators, laboratory technicians and inspectors.
Performs related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Chemistry, microbiology, mathematics and the metric system.
Safety precautions in the laboratory and in the field.
General principles and procedures of wastewater collection, wastewater
treatment, and water production and distribution.
Industrial waste monitoring practices.
Federal, State and local regulations pertaining to water, wastewater and
industrial waste, and their reporting requirements.
Principles and practices of supervisory and communication techniques.
Ability to:
Perform a variety of technical chemical and biological laboratory tests
accurately and safely.
Develop objectives and procedures for water and wastewater sampling and analysis.
Plan, assign, supervise, and evaluate work of others.
Analyze and interpret Federal and State regulations pertaining to water and
wastewater.
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Experience and Education
Any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the
qualifying knowledge and ability. A typical combination is:
Experience: Three years of experience in a water or wastewater laboratory
including industrial waste monitoring.
Education: A Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences,
or a related field.
Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a valid driver's license from the California Department of Motor
Vehicles.
Applicant.is required to have or obtain Grade II Laboratory Analyst and.Grade II
Industrial Waste Inspection certificates issued by the CWPCA within 24 months
of appointment.
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Applicant entering this position is expected to obtain. a Grade I Operators
Certificate from the Water Resources Control Board within 30 months of
appointment.
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