Water Quality Laboratory Manager at World Vision

Purpose of the position:

• Under limited supervision of Project Manager, this position is responsible for the operation and administrative functions of the Lab in a comprehensive water quality monitoring and analysis, and performs related duties as required.

Major Responsibilities:

• Direct supervisory personnel overseeing professional staff engaged in collecting water samples, conducting water quality investigations, laboratory research and regulatory impact analysis.
• Reviews water quality reports and analytical results from bacteriological and chemical analysis for regulatory compliance and water quality investigations.
• Manages the response to water quality emergencies and complaints by investigating water compliance incidents and assigning personnel to investigate and determine corrective actions for implementations
• Oversees compilation of Annual Water Quality Report
• Oversees regulatory compliance to safe drinking water regulations
• Prepare and administers the budget for the Water Quality Division
• Develops work standards and conducts performance evaluations of supervisory personnel
• Oversees laboratory quality assurance program required for laboratory certification
• Liaisons with external regulatory agencies and member agencies, as it relates to operational activities that may affect water quality or compliance with regulations
• Manages the cataloguing of information to various periodicals and responds to technical or more complex questions or complaints related to water quality

Qualifications:  Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

• The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science or related field with 5-7 years of progressively responsible experience. A background in microbiology is preferred

Technical Skills & Abilities:

• Laboratory Analysis - Extensive Knowledge of chemical and bacteriological principles, terminology, analytical techniques and method, laboratory instrumentation and equipment pertaining to the analysis of water and drinking water samples.
• Through knowledge of EPA and regulations that apply to drinking water. Knowledge of the processes and treatment stages involved in drinking water treatment.
• Laboratory Instrument – Thorough knowledge of laboratory instrument such as ICP, ICP-MS, GC, GC-MS, IC, TOC, or automated colorization analysers. Ability to perform troubleshooting of instrumentations and equipment to including performing general maintenance and repairs.
• Supervision – Knowledge of leadership techniques, principles and procedures to assign work, schedule, supervise, train, and evaluate work of assigned staff.
• Safety – Thorough knowledge of safety procedures for handling and testing samples.

Other Competencies/Attributes:

• Community entry and mobilization skills
• Basic planning and organizational skills
• Basic computer skills