Orange Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA)
Laboratory Supervisor - Wastewater Management
Seeking a skilled and motivated Laboratory Supervisor to foster a culture of excellence and lead our Wastewater Management Laboratory programs and team. OWASA is a leader in the utility industry; our Wastewater Treatment Plant is a Grade IV facility with a reclaimed water distribution system.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Ensuring all laboratory procedures and programs are compliant with all laws, policies, and regulations.
- Performing and overseeing analytical testing; maintaining an inventory of supplies and determining proper equipment to purchase.
- Supervising, developing, and coaching a staff of two employees and one summer intern; ensuring performance expectations are met.
- Communicating with customers, the public, and vendors.
- Creating and updating documents such as: Standard Operating Procedures, Quality Control/Quality Assurance manuals, Chemical Hygiene Plans, Safety Data Sheets, Chain of Custody forms, Discharge Monitoring Report and monthly reports.
Successful candidates should have:
- At least four years’ experience in wastewater laboratory and one year performing in a supervisory role; bachelor’s degree in related field of study such as physical science or environmental studies or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience analyzing inorganic and bacteriological wastewater parameters using certified wastewater methods (ex: cBOD, TSS, Fecal Coliform, etc.).
- Exceptional communication and leadership skills.
- Service-oriented attitude, professionalism, and a passion to foster a diverse and inclusive work environment are necessary.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina.
- Ability to meet and maintain requirements for a safety sensitive position; physical requirements include the ability to frequently exert 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.
Team members are our most important resource. Pay and Benefits include:
- Salary Range is $79,883 - $119,721
- Membership in the NC Local Government Employee Retirement System
- 5% Employer 457 Deferred Compensation contribution; Retirement Health Savings account
- Employer paid Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Dependent Life, Long-term Disability
- Vacation, Sick, Personal, Bereavement and Parental Leave
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Educational Reimbursement: Bonus Pay for Additional Certifications and/or Education
- Cell Phone Stipend
- Ability to transfer unused sick leave from preceding NC Local Government or State agency employer
- Much, much more!
OWASA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diverse experiences. We provide competitive pay and benefits in a safe, rewarding work environment. Visit www.owasa.org to apply for this excellent opportunity. This recruitment will close June 12, 2026.