Supervise the dental technician personnel in a dental laboratory.

Positions in this class are distinguished by responsibility for supervising the general function of the laboratory and maintain a liaison with, and providing assistance in dental auxiliary training programs at community colleges.

Train, schedule, and direct the work of subordinates; control the quality standards of the laboratory work performed; 

Assist in laboratory and clinical instruction of dental students where technical assistance is required; 

Direct subordinate technicians participating in activities which aid faculty members and graduate students in their clinical and research projects and with the development of teaching material; 

Control the ordering, issuing and maintenance of laboratory supplies including precious metals; 

Maintain liaison with community colleges on dental technician training programs; 

Perform related duties as required.

There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position. 

Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.

High School graduation and four years of experience as a Dental Laboratory Technician, one of which must have been at the Dental Laboratory Technician II level.  Training in an accredited dental technician school may be substituted, year-for-year, for up to two years experience. 

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.