Laboratory Manager

Salary : $13,815.00 - $16,794.00 Monthly
Location : Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant, 7399 Johnson Drive, Pleasanton, CA
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 26-019
Department: Operations
Division: Laboratory & Technical Services
Opening Date: 10/05/2026
Closing Date: 10/19/2026 5:00 PM Pacific


Position
The Dublin San Ramon Service District is currently recruiting to fill one regular, full-time Laboratory Manager to oversee the Laboratory & Technical Services section of the Regulatory Compliance division. The Laboratory Manager provides oversight for the District's environmental laboratory, ensuring high-quality analytical work, regulatory compliance, and effective management of technical and quality functions. Primary responsibilities of the Laboratory Manager include:

• Managing all operations of the District's environmental laboratory, ensuring compliance with ELAP/TNI standards and regulatory program requirements (NPDES, biosolids, drinking water, recycled water) and maintaining the District's ELAP accreditation.
• Overseeing laboratory staff and maintaining impartial oversight between the technical and quality functions of the laboratory.
• Developing and administering the laboratory budget and managing resources to support equipment, supplies, and instrumentation needs.
• Maintaining and improving laboratory policies, procedures, and the Chemical Hygiene Plan; monitoring and implementing new developments in TNI standards, laboratory regulations, and quality practices.
• Directing regulatory reporting, data review, LIMS management, and coordinated communication with District leadership, other divisions, and outside agencies.
• Providing technical assistance and analytical expertise to Operations staff.

Participation in the District's Telework Programmay be made available for this position after three (3) months of employment (for employees newly hired to the District). If telework is offered and/or made available for this position, it will be for no more than two (2) days per week (Monday and/or Friday only) and would apply to a new hire or promotional candidate, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the District's Telework Program.

IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate for the Laboratory Manager will have demonstrated the following:

• Experience managing a California ELAP/TNI accredited laboratory.
• Hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting advanced analytical instrumentation such as GC/MS, ICP/MS, or IC.
• Strong leadership and supervisory experience with a commitment to staff development and teamwork.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Effective at collaborating across teams and maintaining strong relationships with regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders.
• Possession of a Laboratory Analyst/Water Quality Analyst Level IV certification from CWEA or CA-NV AWWA is desirable.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED and EXERCISED

Receives general direction from the Deputy Director of Operations - Regulatory. Exercises direction over professional staff, and direct supervision over technical staff.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a mid-management classification responsible for planning, organizing, reviewing, and evaluating all activities of the Laboratory and Technical Services section, including maintaining impartial oversight between the technical and quality functions of the laboratory. The classification is intentionally structured to ensure independent decision-making, prevent conflicts of interest, and uphold the integrity of both operational and quality-system activities. Responsibilities include developing and implementing policies and procedures for assigned programs, budget administration and reporting, and program evaluation. Incumbents serve as a professional-level resource for organizational, managerial, and operational analyses and studies. Performance of the work requires the use of considerable independence, initiative, and discretion within established guidelines.

This class is distinguished from the Deputy Director of Operations Regulatory in that the latter has overall management responsibility for the Regulatory Compliance Division.

Essential Functions


For information on the essential functions and duties of the position, please view the Laboratory Manager class specification.

Training and Experience
The minimum qualifications described on class specifications represent the typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties of the job. Any combination of education, licensing, and/or experience which has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the job satisfactorily may qualify the candidates to be considered for open positions in the class specification.
Education : Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in chemistry, biology, or a closely related field

Experience : Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in wastewater and industrial laboratory testing, analysis, and control, including two (2) years of supervisory experience.

Other Recruitment Standards
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Possession of a Class C Driver's License required by the State of California, Department of Motor Vehicles, to perform the duties of the position. Continued maintenance of said driver's license in compliance with established District vehicle operation standards, and the ability to be insured for the operation of a vehicle/District vehicle in accordance with the terms and conditions of the District's insurance program are conditions of continuing employment. The CSRMA driving standards are included herein by reference.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Dublin San Ramon Services District employees are, by State and Federal law, Disaster Service Workers. The roles and responsibilities for Disaster Service Workers are authorized by the California Emergency Services Act and are defined in the California Labor Code. In the event of a declaration of emergency, any employee of the District may be assigned to perform activities which promote the protection of public health and safety or the preservation of lives and property. Such assignments may require service at locations, times, and under conditions that are significantly different than the normal work assignments and may continue into the recovery phase of the emergency. If a "Local Emergency" is declared during the employee's shift, employees will be expected to remain at work to respond to the emergency needs of the community. If a "Local Emergency" is declared outside of the employee's shift, employees must make every effort to contact their direct supervisor or department head to obtain reporting instructions as Disaster Service Workers.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

The selection process may consist of an evaluation of the applicant's qualifications, supplemental questionnaire, appraisal board interview, written examination, practical exercise and/or internal Department interviews, reference check, and a review of prior performance evaluations. Upon completion of the selection process, an offer of employment may be conditionally based upon the successful completion of a criminal background check, credit check, and pre-employment medical exam.

RECRUITMENT TIMELINE

Application Deadline: Monday, October 19, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
Appraisal Board Interview (virtual): Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Hiring Interview (in-person): Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
All dates are subject to change.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

To apply, complete a District online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the final filing date of Monday, October 19, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. A resume and cover letter will not be accepted in lieu of the District application form and supplemental questionnaire responses.
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The benefits in the above summary for the Mid-Management Employees' Bargaining Unit (MEBU) are based on the MOU between MEBU and the District through December 16, 2029. For more information, please visit the District's website at

Per the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2012 (PEPRA), "classic members" currently employed in reciprocal public agencies are enrolled in a 2.7% at 55 CalPERS pension plan with a 8% employee contribution; "new members," either employees new to the public sector or whose date of separation from service was more than 6 months before the start date with the District, are enrolled in a 2% at 62 CalPERS pension plan with a required contribution of 50% of the "normal cost" which is 7.75% for fiscal year 2027.
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Please be sure to answer the supplemental questions thoroughly and accurately. Applicants are responsible for clearly, completely, and accurately identifying their qualifications. Your responses to the questions must be supported by both the work experience listed on your application as well as your resume. The rating of the supplemental questions may determine your application status and/or rank on the eligible list. Responses should be sufficiently detailed to assist in evaluating your qualifications for this position. Writing 'see resume' or 'N/A' is not a sufficient response (unless indicated).

• I have read and understand the statement above concerning submission of supplemental questionnaire responses.

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Participation in the District's telework program may be made available for this position after three (3) months of employment (for employees newly hired to the District). If telework is offered and/or made available for this position, it will be for no more than two (2) days per week (Monday and/or Friday only) and would apply to a new hire or promotional candidate, and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the District's Telework Program.Do you understand and agree that, if selected for this position, you will only be eligible to participate in the District's telework program as outlined above?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a valid CA drivers' license?

• Yes
• No

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What is your highest level of education completed?

• High School Diploma or less
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or Higher

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How many years of experience in wastewater and industrial laboratory testing, analysis, and control do you possess?

• Less than five (5) years
• Five (5) years or more

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How many years of supervisory experience do you possess?

• Less than two (2) years
• Two (2) or more years

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Which of the following certifications do you possess? You may select more than one.

• CWEA Lab Analyst III
• CWEA Lab Analyst IV
• CA-NV AWWA Water Quality Analyst III
• CA-NV AWWA Water Quality Analyst IV
• I do not possess any of the above certifications.

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Please describe your experience managing a California ELAP/TNI-accredited laboratory. Include the scope of your responsibilities and your role in maintaining accreditation. If you do not have this experience, please write "N/A."
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Please describe your hands-on experience with advanced instrumentation such as GC/MS, ICP/MS, and IC. Include the types of analyses performed and your level of proficiency (operation, troubleshooting, method development, etc.). If you do not have this experience, please write "N/A."
Required Question