SANITARY CHEMIST II

City and County of Honolulu; Hawaii; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Career development

Job summary

City and County of Honolulu seeks three Sanitary Chemist II positions in Honolulu, soon moving to Kapolei. The role involves chemical and microbiological analyses of wastewater, sludge, and environmental samples, with report preparation and QA/QC responsibilities.

The positions require at least one year in a chemical or microbiological lab, with possible substitution for a Master's degree. Tasks include field and lab duties, sample collection, and data interpretation.

Qualifications

• One year of professional experience in a chemical or microbiological laboratory.
• Knowledge of chemistry and microbiology as they relate to wastewater and water analyses.
• Ability to gather, organize, analyze and interpret data and prepare reports.
• Education may be substituted with a Master's degree in chemistry or microbiology.
• Education verification and documentation required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and collect samples from the wastewater treatment plants and collection system.
• Independently conduct and document analyses of wastewater influent/effluent and related samples for organic pollutants.
• Apply Quality Control/Quality Assurance procedures throughout all protocols.

Skills

Chemistry

Microbiology

Data analysis

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Biological Science

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Position Information

Supporting Public Health and Environmental Quality Through Science

The Department of Environmental Services, Environmental Quality Division is seeking to fill three (3) Sanitary Chemist II positions currently in Honolulu, but will moving to Kapolei in the spring. A Sanitary Chemist II performs a variety of chemical or microbiological analyses and investigations in the field and laboratory on wastewater, fresh, estuarine and saline receiving waters, sludge and sediment; prepares reports of data obtained and performs other related duties as required.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and collect samples from the wastewater treatment plants and collection system.
• Independently conduct and document analyses of wastewater influent/effluent, industrial discharges, sludge, sediment, and fish tissue for organic pollutants using approved methods for compliance monitoring.
• Apply appropriate Quality Control/Quality Assurance procedures throughout all protocols.

Special Working Conditions

• Exposure to hazards including cuts, falls, toxic and noxious gases, solvent vapors, burns, infections, and water borne diseases.
• Required to lift and maneuver heavy wastewater sampling equipment.

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more!

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

Education Requirement

Equivalent to graduation from a regionally-accredited college or university with major work in chemistry or a biological science.

Substitution

Work experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree in chemistry or a biological science on a year-for-year basis. Such work experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor's degree in chemistry or a biological science.

Education must have been completed by the time of application in order to be credited. Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at an accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, proper documentation, e.g., a foreign credential evaluation (FCE), must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.

Education Verification : Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.

Experience Requirement

One year of professional experience in a chemical or microbiological laboratory.

Such Experience Must Have Demonstrated

• Knowledge of:
  • the principles and practices of chemistry and microbiology, preferably as they relate to wastewater and water liquid wastes analyses;
  • the methods, techniques and equipment used in laboratory analysis;
• Ability to:
  • gather, organize, analyze and interpret field and laboratory data;
  • keep records and prepare reports of laboratory and field observations and results of tests.

Substitution: A Master's degree in chemistry or microbiology from a regionally-accredited college or university may substitute for the required one year of professional experience in a chemical or microbiological laboratory.

License Requirement

Possession of a valid appropriate driver's license (Type 3/automobile), as required.

Current vacancies require a valid driver's license (Type 3), prior to appointment.

Examination Process

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for current vacancies and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.