Salary Range: $89,994.00 - $143,864.00 Annually Hiring Salary Range: $89,994.00 - $116,929.00 Annually Job SummaryA Laboratory Technical Supervisor oversees the chemical testing and analyses of water or waste water in the chemical laboratory of a municipal water or waste water treatment plant. The work of this class involves supervising the activities of subordinate chemists, biologists, microbiologists and laboratory assistants.
Incumbents receive general supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek; some evening and weekend hours may be required. Work is performed in a chemical laboratory where incumbents are occasionally exposed to noxious odors, sludge, raw sewage, chlorine, and hazardous substances. Work requires minimal physical exertion.
Minimum QualificationsOn or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must: Education: Have bachelor's degree in chemistry or biology from an accredited college or university.
AND Experience: Have four years of experience in the chemical or biological testing and analyses of water or wastewater.
OR Equivalency Notes: Have amaster's degree in chemistry or biology from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the experience requirement. Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates: A valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent out-of-state driver's license acceptable to the Office of Risk Management.
**APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration. **
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities- Knowledge of the methods and techniques of chemical or biological analyses.
- Knowledge of laboratory procedures.
- Knowledge of EPA regulations concerning the handling and disposal of hazardous substances.
- Ability to understand and interpret Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations.
- Ability to make stoichiometric computations.
- Ability to perform and supervise specialized tests.
- Ability to work effectively with others.
- Ability to train new employees.
- Ability to maintain records and write reports.
- Supervisory ability.
Additional Information Background Check Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.
Probation All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation.
Eligibility Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.
Education Accreditation Applicants' education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.
Selection Process All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.
Examination Process Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.
The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.
Your Recruiter: Jewel GlennIf you have any questions, please contact
Recruitment and Talent Acquisition Specialist II, via email at
Jewel.Glenn@baltimorecity.gov. 
