Chemist I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky invites applications for a Chemist I position in the Energy & Environment Cabinet. The role supports the Division of Environmental Program Support, Inorganic Branch, Metals Section in Franklin County, with responsibilities in preparing and analyzing water, soil, and tissue samples using instrumentation.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related science. Telecommuting may be authorized; E-Verify participation is required.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in chemistry, or in a natural, physical, forensic science or a related science field.
• EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE
• Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
• Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine preparation and analysis of various types of water, waste, soil, and tissue samples usingseveral different types of instrumentation.
• Converts raw data to final results using data reduction programs and reviews raw data for errors.
• Performs routine maintenance on instruments.

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related science field

Job description

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Job ID

2604766

Pay Grade

13

Salary

$3,551.88 - $5,008.90 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Energy & Environment Cabinet | Dept for Environmental Protection

Location

100 Sower Boulevard, Suite 104
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.

Description

The mission of the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) is to improve the quality of life for allKentuckians by protecting our land, air, and water resources by utilizing our natural resources in anenvironmentally conscientious manner. We do this by helping families connect with nature and preserving theCommonwealth’s natural heritage; and by supporting innovative, resilient, and sustainable energy solutionsthat together bring economic benefit to the commonwealth.

If you are looking for a positive work environment and a career where you can make a difference in theenvironment we live in, then EEC is the cabinet for you. For more information on what our cabinet has tooffer, check out our YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWSuC43XqlHchYeQ66tP7tgand our Careerspage https://eec.ky.gov/Pages/careers.aspx

By joining the Division of Environmental Program Support (DEPS), Inorganic Branch, Metals Section as a Chemist I in Franklin County, you will have theopportunity to work in helping DEPS meet programmatic monitoring and regulatory testing needs.

• Performs routine preparation and analysis of various types of water, waste, soil, and tissue samples usingseveral different types of instrumentation.
• Converts raw data to final results using data reduction programs and reviews raw data for errors.
• Performs routine maintenance on instruments.

EEC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. EEC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer andcompleted the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that EEC has violated its E-Verifyresponsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.

EEC provides opportunities for development and upward movement. There is room to grow your skill set as youbuild your career. Come join our team and make an impact in the future of Kentucky. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in chemistry, or in a natural, physical, forensic science or a related science field.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be 18 years of age.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a laboratory setting. Incumbent may be exposed to hazardous materials, substances, or compounds when performing chemical analysis, which may require utilization of safety measures. Field work may be required.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

Contact

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Josesph Carpenter at [e-mail] or 502-782-7919.

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D