CHEMIST IV - OAHU

State of Hawai'i; Hawaii; On-site; USD 740,000 - 901,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Hawai'i is hiring for a chemist position (Recruitment Number 25-0372) in the Department of Law Enforcement, Kalihi, and the Department of Health, Pearl City, on a temporary full-time basis. Salary ranges from $5,527 to $6,728 per month.

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related science with at least 30 semester credit hours in chemistry, including organic, inorganic, analytical and/or physical chemistry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or closely related science with at least 30 semester credit hours in chemistry courses including organic, inorganic, analytical and/or physical chemistry.
• Two years of professional work experience applying chemistry principles to predict results or interpret research; at least one year at the level of Chemist III.
• Some positions require a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.
• Relevant substitutions described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply.

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or closely related science including at least 30 semester credit hours in chemistry (organic, inorganic, analytical and/or physical chemistry)

Job description

Recruitment Number 25-0372

Salary: $5,527 to $6,728 per month (SR-22, Step D to I)

Location: Department of Law Enforcement, Kalihi; Department of Health, Pearl City (temporary full-time)

Employees appointed to temporary positions may also gain membership in the civil service upon satisfactory completion of an initial probation period of at least six months. Once you become a member of the civil service, you become eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits afforded to an employee in a permanent position with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force.

Legal Authorization to Work Requirement

The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State to 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.

Specialized Experience

Two (2) years of professional work experience which demonstrated the ability to apply the scientific laws and principles of chemistry to predict results; or to interpret and evaluate the results of professional research or analyses by other chemists; or to assess the need for and validity of proposed changes and improvements in laboratory procedures and methods.

At least one (1) year of the required Specialized Experience must have been comparable to the fully competent worker, or the Chemist III in the State service.

Driver's License

Some positions require possession of a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.

Substitutions Allowed

Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply.

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

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, visit 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.