Laboratory Supervisor - Wastewater Management

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.