Treatment Courts Lab Supervisor
Sarasota County Government
Department:
Court Administration
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Are you experienced and well-equipped to process treatment court procedures (i.e.: laws, trends, lab operations, analyzers, breathalyzers, chemicals, urine samples, data, software, and/or computers)? Our Court Administration is recruiting for a Treatment Courts Lab Supervisor and the ideal candidate is knowledgeable of personnel rules and policies regarding recruitment, performance evaluations, and progressive discipline. If you are able to solve problems, work independently, and are gifted in training and empowering others - we want to speak with you!
The pay for this position starts out at $52,936.00/year, benefits begin within 60 days of hire, and there are opportunities for advancement. Apply today !
About the Position
This is a managerial position focused on the technical overall operations of the treatment court labs of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit. The position requires a strong commitment to service and integrity. The person serving in this position reports directly to the Criminal Programs Manager. The Lab Supervisor is responsible for overseeing lab policies and procedures and supervising all lab technicians within the circuit. This position monitors lab budgets, trains staff, orders supplies, generates reports, and responds to requests for information related to the labs. Treatment court labs are independent of the programs they serve and therefore are expected to work diligently and independently. For more information on job responsibilities, please see below...
+ Ensure all lab policies and procedures are carried out in compliance with standards and best practices, including all activities related to consistent specimen collection, testing, analyzing, recording, publishing, and interpreting test results for illicit drugs and alcohol.
+ Update policies and procedures, and train lab technicians as needed.
+ Research and monitor trends in drug testing and lab operations, as well as internal trends within the treatment court lab.
+ Oversee three labs and all urinalysis operations for the courts in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit.
+ Supervise six (6) lab personnel in Sarasota and Manatee Counties.
+ Work with lab technicians, county staff, and vendors to ensure lab equipment is safely maintained, tested, calibrated, and operated in compliance with vendor requirements.
+ Train, coach, and mentor lab technicians.
+ Assist with hiring.
+ Responsible for performance reviews.
+ Maintain accurate records on testing.
+ Prepare reports and respond to requests for information.
+ Attend court hearings as needed and respond to information as requested by authorized court/treatment personnel.
+ Fill in for lab technicians as needed, including monitoring urinalyses, operating equipment, and reporting results.
+ Responsible for maintaining and safekeeping of an inventory system and ordering new supplies and equipment when necessary.
+ Work directly with the purchasing department to procure all necessary items for labs.
+ Interact with program clients, the general public, and other public/private sector stakeholders.
+ Educate treatment court staff and judiciary on role of the lab, conducting presentations as needed.
+ All other duties as assigned by the supervisor or Trial Court Administrator.
About the Schedule
Work Hours:
+ Full-Time, 40 hours per week.
+ Monday - Friday, 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.
About You
Minimum Qualifications:
+ Bachelor's degree in criminology, toxicology, or another related field.
+ Two (2) or more years of supervisory experience.
+ Valid Florida Driver's License by date of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Prior lab experience or experience in a medical field.
+ Supervisory experience.
Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment for a period of five (5) years.
Physical Demands: Employees in this role must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 lbs.
About Everything Else
Starting Pay: $52,936.00/year
Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).
If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents (http://www.scgov.net/home/showpublisheddocument/66596/638617478290291353) . You will need to present the following items on your first day:
1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
+ If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)
2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)
Benefits:
+ Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! C hoose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
+ For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net (https://www.scgov.net/government/human-resources/employee-health-and-benefits) for additional information.
+ Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
+ Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)
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