Laboratory Supervisor

Laboratory Supervisor

Salary

$105,950.42 - $158,925.73 Annually

Location

Hill Canyon Treatment Plant (HCTP), CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202500019

Department

Public Works

Division

WWTP Laboratory

Opening Date

06/04/2026

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Description

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Leadership Opportunity: Lead and mentor a skilled laboratory team supporting critical water and wastewater operations while maintaining compliance with the facility's discharge permit and laboratory certification
• Meaningful Public Impact: Help protect public health and the environment through laboratory analyses and oversight of regulatory monitoring and reporting requirements
• Advanced Technical Work: Oversee complex laboratory testing using sophisticated instrumentation and modern environmental laboratory analytical practices
• Professional Development: Stay current with evolving environmental regulations, laboratory accreditation standards, and industry innovations

The City has an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Supervisor within the Wastewater Treatment Laboratory Division of the Public Works Department.

Under direction, the Laboratory Supervisor oversees the daily operations of an environmental laboratory fully accredited to TNI-2 standards by the State of California's Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program. This position supervises laboratory staff performing complex chemical, bacteriological, and physical analyses of both drinking and wastewater while ensuring compliance with environmental laws, discharge permit regulations, and quality standards.

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, along with extensive technical knowledge in environmental laboratory operations, quality management systems, and wastewater treatment processes. The successful candidate must demonstrate sound judgment, a commitment to safety and customer service, and the ability to coordinate effectively with regulatory agencies, consultants, City staff, and the public.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises and evaluates laboratory staff and daily laboratory operations
• Oversees complex chemical, bacteriological, and physical testing related to drinking water and wastewater treatment processes
• Maintains laboratory accreditation and ensures compliance with discharge permit regulations and internal requirements of the laboratory's Quality Manual
• Directs quality assurance and quality control programs and validates laboratory data
• Prepares technical reports, permit applications, and regulatory documentation
• Monitors treatment plant efficiency and provides data to Operations staff for process adjustments
• Participates in budgeting, resource planning, and special environmental studies
• Coordinates with regulatory agencies, consultants, City staff, and the public regarding laboratory operations and compliance activities

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS:

• Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills with the ability to effectively supervise staff and collaborate with regulatory agencies, consultants, and City personnel
• Extensive knowledge of environmental laboratory operations, wastewater treatment processes, and applicable environmental laws and regulations
• Experience overseeing complex chemical, bacteriological, and physical analyses using advanced laboratory instrumentation
• The ability to develop and manage the laboratory's Quality Management System as outlined in the Manual while maintaining laboratory accreditation standards
• Experience preparing technical reports, regulatory documentation, permit applications, and environmental compliance records
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, oversee laboratory operations, and support departmental goals and objectives
• Knowledge of laboratory safety practices, permit compliance requirements, and modern trends in environmental laboratory practices
• Experience supervising, training, mentoring, and evaluating technical laboratory staff in a collaborative, high-performing work environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and laboratory data management systems
• A valid Class C California driver's license

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, microbiology, environmental science, or a related field
• Six years of responsible chemical, environmental, or biological laboratory experience involving chemical, bacteriological, and physical testing analyses typically performed in a wastewater treatment laboratory. 2 years of supervisory responsibility. Other qualifications in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Section 64812.00 (ELAP modified) are required.
• Experience in a drinking water or wastewater treatment laboratory is required

CERTIFICATIONS:

• A Grade III Certification from the California Water Environmental Association or CA-NV/AWWA is required

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Effective Communicator

Team Builder

Strategic Thinker

Results Oriented

Problem Solver and Decision Maker

Planner and Organizer

Technically Knowledgeable

SUPPLEMENT INFORMATION:

FILING DEADLINE: This position will remain open until filled.

FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS: Friday, June 26, 2026

Applications and supplemental questions will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and candidates are encouraged to apply by June 26, 2026. Please note that the recruitment may close without notice at any time after the first review date.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE: Applicants are required to complete the Supplemental Questionnaire. This will be used throughout the process to assist in determining each applicants qualifications for the position.

Information about the City can be found on our website at www.toaks.gov.

For additional information or questions, please contact staff in the Human Resources Department at (805) 449-2144.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION - The City of Thousand Oaks makes reasonable accommodations to the disabled. Individuals with disabilities needing accommodation in order to participate in the selection process must inform the staff of the Human Resources Department of the City of Thousand Oaks in writing no later than the final filing date. Applicants requesting an accommodation should document the request, including the type and extent of accommodation requested, to participate in the selection process and/or perform the duties of the job for which they applied.

Veterans Preference - In order to qualify for Veterans Preference, a Form DD214, or other acceptable proof of service, must be submitted by the filing deadline. Any veteran who has successfully completed all phases of a selection process for employment with the City shall be granted a final interview regardless of his or her ranking on the eligibility list, providing he/she meets the criteria for an eligible veteran.

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

Recruitment Contact

Contact phone:

(805)449-2144

Contact email:

humanresources@toaks.gov

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Describe your experience working with regulatory agencies, including audits, assessments, inspections, and compliance reporting. Include what is important for effective regulatory interactions.

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Describe your experience managing and maintaining a Quality Management System (QMS) and/or Quality Assurance Manual for an ELAP-certified environmental laboratory.

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Describe your experience coordinating NPDES permit-related monitoring activities.

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Describe your supervisory experience, including the number and types of employees supervised and your primary supervisory responsibilities.

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Describe your experience with ELAP certification requirements and NPDES permit applications.

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Employer City of Thousand Oaks

Address 2100 E Thousand Oaks

Thousand Oaks, California, 91362-2903

Website https://toaks.gov