Address: 250 N 17th Ave

Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $93,500 

Grade: 25

This position, which reports to the Laboratory Assistant Bureau Chief, plans, directs, and coordinates all activities within the Office of Chemistry. The Office Chief Senior (Chemistry) is responsible for assuring that all procedures and protocols are conducted according to the approved Laboratory Quality Assurance Program, the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) guidelines ISO/IEC (International Organization for Standardization/International Electrotechnical Commission) 17025 requirements, and other accreditation bodies. The position provides strategic direction, management, and oversight for component programs and projects, program and grant budgets, workload review, quality assurance, and laboratory safety. This position is responsible for the recruiting, management, and career development of all program staff, including subordinate supervisors. This position may also act as, or delegate, the role of Laboratory Technical Supervisor, if qualified to do so under CLIA.

Organize, plan, and direct all activities within the Office of Chemistry. Ensure effective coordination between the individual sections as well as effective integration with other ADHS programs, state and federal agencies, working groups, and universities. Monitor and report on all aspects of program quality assurance, quality control, and performance.
Work closely with the Laboratory Business Manager, who is responsible for the oversight of all business functions for the Office of Chemistry, to develop and monitor annual budgets, and approve allocations and purchases.
Maintain technical competency through the review of scientific and technical journals and maintenance of required Chemistry method competencies.
Plan and evaluate personnel performance, including evaluations and hiring.
Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge of:
- Technical and specialist knowledge
(principles of Chemistry and Toxicology,
principles behind analytical methods and
instrumentation, practical applications of
analytical methods, environmental sampling,
sample preservation and safe handling
procedures, scientific terminology).
- Computer applications.
- Business principles.
- Budgeting.
- Contracting.
- Safety.
- Quality assurance practices.
- Arizona's legislative processes and
systems.
- Agency, Department, Division and Bureau
policies and regulations including personnel
related items.
- Performance Management (PM), and
Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and
Lean methodologies.

Skill in:
- Management, planning, and budgeting
skills.
- Organizational skills for developing and
implementing plans for an organization.
-Must be able to manage people to
accomplish the prescribed objectives.
- Needs familiarity with scientific and medical
concepts to consult with internal and external
stakeholders and the general public.
- Communication skills include writing and
public speaking to communicate plans,
budgets, and public health ideas.
- Annual competencies in Chemistry
laboratory methods

Ability to:
- Analyze public health problems, interpret results, data, and
organize responses for the State's public health policy, plans, and actions.
- Teaching ability.
- Interpretation and application of results.
- Computer use.
- Support a diverse multi-cultural workforce
that reflects the community, promotes equal
opportunity at all levels of public employment, and creates an inclusive work
environment that enables all individuals to
perform to their fullest potential free from
discrimination.

Bachelor's Degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or related laboratory science field and five years of professional experience and experience
with supervisory or management responsibilities. A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for two years of related experience.
Experience in working in the field of clinical or environmental testing is preferred. A candidate is eligible as a technical supervisor must meet the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CUA) minimum requirements for the performance of high complexity testing as defined in the CUA regulations subpart D6171 493.1489(b) (2)(i). See the following link: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/CUA/03_lnterpretive_Guidelines_for_Laboratories.asp#TopOfPage

Driver's License
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
− Affordable medical and dental insurance plans
− Paid vacation and sick time
− Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
− 10 paid holidays per year
− Wellness program and plans
− Life insurance
− Short/long-term disability insurance
− Defined retirement plan
− Award-winning Infant at Work program
− Credit union membership
− Transit subsidy
− ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

To help you build a financially secure future, the State makes monthly contributions to finance your retirement benefit. The State will contribute to the ASRS in an amount equal to your contribution. In other words, you and the State will each pay 50% of the total cost of the benefit. New State employees have a 27-week wait period for contributions to begin.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by emailing Tammy Kaczmarek at Tammy.Kaczmarek@azdhs.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.