CHEMIST II - OAHU

State of Hawaiʻi; Hawaii; On-site; USD 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Hawaiʻi seeks a Chemist II for the Department of Transportation - Highways to perform standard chemical analyses and physical tests in a laboratory, calculate data and maintain records, and execute other related duties as required.

The position is located in Hawaii and offers a monthly salary of $4,725, SR-18, Step D, with fulltime employment and government benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry with at least 30 semester credit hours in chemistry courses including organic, inorganic, analytical and/or physical chemistry.
• Driver's license: some positions require a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.
• Substitutions allowed as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements.

Responsibilities

• The Chemist II performs standard chemical analyses and physical tests in a laboratory following prescribed procedures.
• Calculates data and test results and keeps records.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry with at least 30 semester credit hours in chemistry courses including organic, inorganic, analytical and/or physical chemistry

Job description

Recruitment Information

- The current vacancy is with the Department of Transportation - Highways

THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 25 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

Salary: $4,725 per month (SR-18, Step D)

Recruitment Number 26-0342

- The current vacancy is with the Department of Transportation - Highways

THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 25 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

Salary: $4,725 per month (SR-18, Step D)

Duties Summary

The Chemist II position performs a variety of standard chemical analyses and physical tests in accordance with prescribed procedures in a laboratory; calculates data and test results, and keeps records; and performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

Legal Authorization To Work Requirement

The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in chemistry or a closely related science which included at least 30 semester credit hours in chemistry courses including organic, inorganic, analytical and/or physical chemistry.
• Driver's License: Some positions require possession of a valid driver's license at the time of appointment . The immediate vacancy has this requirement.
• Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.

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The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements.

Other Information

The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-1111 for assistance.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM

The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS

The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.

Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.

TESTING INFORMATION

The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.

In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.