Head ENV's process laboratory and become a leader in environmental monitoring!
The
Department of Environmental Services (ENV),
Environmental Quality Division, is seeking a
Wastewater Laboratory Director for their Wastewater Treatment Plant Laboratory. The lab is currently located in Honolulu but will be moving to Kapolei later this year. The Wastewater Laboratory Director plans, directs and coordinates, through subordinate supervisors, the wastewater environmental quality laboratories; plans and coordinates sampling and analytical services provided to other City and State agencies; and plans and directs wastewater environmental quality research studies.
What You'll Do
- Manage the City's wastewater laboratory program which provides sampling and analytical services for ENV and other City and State agencies.
- Be responsible for the administration of the analytical work in wastewater chemistry, toxics, microbiology, biology and quality assurance/quality control.
- Manage and direct work through section supervisors and serve as principal consultant to Division Chief and others.
- Make major decisions requiring experienced judgement.
- Develop and maintain policies and procedures to administer the functions of the Branch, ensuring compliance with Federal, State and City laws, regulations and permits.
- Formulate goals and objectives for the Laboratory to support those of the Division, Department, and the City and implement action plans to achieve them.
- Keep abreast of research, trends, new regulations, equipment, and procedures in sampling and analyses and make recommendations to the Division Chief.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Apply today for this important role to make a difference in protecting our island's environment. If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for referral to ENV for further consideration for the current vacancy.
Applications must be submitted online by
September 6, 2025, 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time (HST) to be accepted.
Responsibilities
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- are subscribed to email notices;
- use a valid e-mail account;
- verify your e-mail address is entered correctly on your GovernmentJobs account;
- check your spam folders; and
- add infoneogov@honolulu.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your contact list.
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At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
Education Requirement
Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major work in
chemistry, microbiology, bacteriology, biology, zoology or a related biological science.
Substitution
Work experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree in chemistry, microbiology, bacteriology, biology, zoology or a related biological science, on a year-for-year basis. Such work experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor's degree in chemistry, microbiology, bacteriology, biology, zoology or a related biological science.
Education must have been completed by the time of application in order to be credited. Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at an accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, proper documentation, e.g., a foreign credential evaluation (FCE), must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.
Verification Requirement: In order to be given credit for your education, clearly list your education credentials on your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to satisfy this education qualification requirement.
If available, please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your documents to the following address:
Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813.Copies will not be returned. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.
If you do not have your documentation to verify your education at this time, please note that if selected for the job, you will need to furnish verification documents in order to move forward in the hiring process.
Experience Requirement
Six (6) years of progressively responsible
professional laboratory analytical experience including or supplemented by three (3) years of
supervisory experience in planning, organizing and coordinating laboratory analytical and research services in support of environmental programs.
Such Experience Must Have Demonstrated
- Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision and administration;
- Knowledge of principles and practices of chemistry, microbiology, toxicology and biology;
- Knowledge of laboratory practices, procedures and techniques;
- Knowledge of research, development, sampling and analytical methods and techniques;
- Ability to plan, direct and coordinate chemical, microbiological, toxicity and biology analyses and research;
- Ability to plan, develop, direct and coordinate research projects;
- Ability to evaluate program effectiveness and recommend and implement improvements;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates and other governmental agencies;
- Ability to analyze situations accurately and take effective actions; and
- Ability to speak and write concisely and clearly, particularly in the context of writing reports.
License Requirement
Possession of a valid Hawaii State driver's license (Type 3/automobile), as required.
Education And Experience Evaluation
In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality and quantity of your education, experience and/or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score.
Examination Weight
Education and Experience Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100%
