**There will be a 3.9% increase to the salary range for this position, effective July 1, 2024**
Irvine Ranch Water District is accepting applications for a QA/QC Compliance Administrator position in the Water Quality Department.
The District
Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) is a progressive, values-driven agency, with an international reputation for its leading-edge financial management practices, water recycling program, water use efficiency practices, water banking, urban runoff treatment, and energy generation and storage. Established in 1961 as a California Water District under the provisions of the California Water Code, IRWD is an independent special district serving central Orange County. IRWD provides high-quality drinking water, reliable sewage collection and treatment, ground-breaking recycled water programs, and environmentally sound urban runoff treatment to its customers. As an independent, not-for-profit public agency, IRWD is governed by a publicly elected five-member Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for the District's policies and decision-making. Day-to-day operations are supervised by the General Manager. Additional information can be found at the District's website: www.IRWD.com.
The Position
The QA/QC Compliance Administrator will develop, implement and maintain the Laboratory's Quality Management System including internal audits, document and records control, corrective action, calibration and preventative maintenance, document analyst technical training, data integrity training, and management reviews in compliance with state laboratory certification requirements (Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP)) and other applicable regulations. Manage the laboratory safety program.
Manage laboratory assets, job plans and regulatory PM activities using the District’s Enterprise Asset Management Program. Evaluate and review analytical and QA/QC data. Develop, implement, and maintain QA/QC practices and procedures. Assist staff in selecting, developing and troubleshooting analytical procedures. Participate in the preparation of operating and general capital budgets.
Supervise, develop, train, and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.
Plan, prioritize, and assign work, evaluate staff and work with employees to correct deficiencies, oversee the day-to-day performance of employees to ensure high performance and customer-service oriented work environment.
Develop, implement and maintain the Water Quality Laboratory Quality Management System. Use initiative and resourcefulness planning work, researching trends and assessing program’s effectiveness. Manage computerized tracking systems.
Perform application and amendment activities relating to Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP) with assistance from the Water Quality Manager to maintain laboratory accreditation.
Develop, implement and maintain the Water Quality Laboratory QA/QC technical external assessment and internal audit program. Set pre-determined annual audit schedule per requirements. Oversee third party audit process.
Prepare and review audit Corrective Action Reports: report on findings and evaluate trends, Track responses to Corrective Action Reports (CARs).
Develop, implement, and maintain the Water Quality Laboratory Calibration and Preventative Maintenance Program.
Prepare and review, standardize, and modify and control laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as necessary.
Manage and oversee chemical inventories and maintain laboratory Safety Data Sheets (SDSs).
Assist in the preparation of reports, applications and other documentation for ELAP, RWQCB, DHS and other regulatory agencies.
Maintain the Laboratory Quality Manual and oversee the establishment and updating of Method Detection Limits (MDL) and Detection Limit Reportable (DLR) as necessary.
Interface with other departments, consultants, regulatory agencies and customers to provide analytical support and information.
Maintain laboratory equipment, methods and procedures to ensure conformance with standards prescribed by regulatory agencies.
Input and authorize Purchase Requisitions for procurement of supplies and equipment.
Develop and train staff as requested.
Possess proficiency at public speaking. Prepare and give presentations to internal/external groups as necessary.
Assist with the Public Relations aspects of the laboratory by discussing the role of the laboratory during public tours for students and customers.
Remain current with advances in the water/wastewater field or with new technology by attending relevant seminars, training, and/or taking applicable coursework.
Maintain the Laboratory Safety Program and Laboratory Safety Manual. Interface with the District’s Safety and Security Department. Ensure staff receive appropriate safety training for the work being performed. Ensure safety meetings of at least 30 minutes in duration are held as required for each group per District requirements. Internally track and report Department 60 tailgate safety meetings, laboratory safety inspections and facility safety inspections as required.
Other duties as assigned.
IRWD Corporate Values
Irvine Ranch Water District believes that its values drive the character, culture, and capacity of our organization. IRWD was built on values, and we weave them into the fabric of everything we do. Values are the ingredients in our recipe for both institutional and individual success. They are a code of conduct to promote positive outcomes for others and ourselves. They are more than words on a wall or a website. We live by them every day. We pledge to keep them relevant in an ever-changing world.
IRWD's employees enjoy working in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where they form strong bonds with fellow employees. To ensure effective communication and promote a collaborative team environment, employees report to work each day in the office or in the field, depending on their positions.
The physical and mental demands described below are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of office/field employees and management. Represent the District in a professional manner when dealing with outside suppliers and customers. Ability to explain, demonstrate and clarify to others within well established policies, procedures and standards, as well as the ability to follow specific instructions and respond to simple and difficult requests from others.
Mathematical AbilityAbility to add, subtract, multiply, divide and calculate percentages, fractions and decimals. Must be able to use stoichiometric and algebraic equations.
Technology Ability
Proficient in use of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel). Keyboarding abilities sufficient to perform the job. Proficiency with the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and other data related management systems.
Judgment and Situational Reasoning AbilityAbility to use good judgment in performing influence functions such as supervising, managing, leading, teaching and directing assigned staff, and controlling budgets and contracts.
Physical RequirementsRegularly required to sit, walk, bend, stoop and stand. Ability to correctly differentiate and interpret colors. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs on a routine basis.
Environmental AdaptabilityAbility to work in an environment that may expose employees to toxic or other materials in the laboratory/field. Noise level in the laboratory/field may be greater than typical office conditions.
