Wastewater/Water Analytical Chemist I/II

Clark County Water Reclamation District; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 48,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark County Water Reclamation District is seeking a Wastewater/Water Analytical Chemist I/II to perform complex laboratory analyses of domestic and industrial wastewater and to calibrate and maintain equipment. The role includes preparing reports and supporting QA programs.

The Chemist I/II positions offer hourly compensation ranging from $35.51–$56.64, with potential non-competitive advancement upon successful training and certification, in Las Vegas, NV.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in organic or inorganic chemistry, biochemistry, or a closely related field.
• II requires at least two years of professional laboratory chemical analysis experience.
• Education may be substituted by up to two years of related professional experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex physical, chemical, microbiological, and other laboratory analyses of wastewater.
• Set up, calibrate, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Interpret results and evaluate analyses; generate analytical reports and QA documentation.
• Maintain inventory and cleanliness of glassware and specialized equipment.
• Provide coverage in sampling and receiving processes.

Education

Bachelor's degree in organic or inorganic chemistry, biochemistry, or a closely related field

Two years of professional laboratory chemical analysis experience (for II)

Education may be substituted by up to two years of related professional experience

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Clark County Water Reclamation District is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Wastewater/Water Analytical Chemist I/II position. This position will be primarily responsible for:

• Performing complex physical, chemical, microbiological, and other laboratory analysis of domestic and industrial wastewater.
• Setting up, calibrating, operating, and maintaining a variety of advanced laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Interpreting and evaluating analytical results, including recognizing and solving problems.
• Preparing documentation of samples, tests, and procedures; generating analytical reports and documents related to the laboratory's quality assurance program.
• Maintaining appropriate inventory of laboratory equipment and supplies based on determined levels; cleaning glassware and specialized equipment.
• Providing coverages in sampling and receiving processes.

Wastewater/Water Analytical Chemist I: $35.51 - $51.50 Hourly

Wastewater/Water Analytical Chemist II: $39.07 - $56.64 Hourly

This recruitment will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application.

The Wastewater/Water Analytical Chemist I is a flex position. Upon successful completion of the training program and meeting the minimum qualifications of the higher-level class, to include obtaining any required certifications and/or licenses, the successful candidate will be non-competitively promoted to Wastewater/Water Analytical Chemist II.

Education and Experience

• Wastewater/Water Analytical Chemist I: Bachelor's degree in organic or inorganic chemistry, biochemistry, or a closely related field.
• Wastewater/Water Analytical Chemist II: In addition to the above, a minimum of two (2) years of experience performing professional laboratory chemical analyses.
• Full-time professional experience in a related field may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of two (2) years.

Licenses/Certifications

• Specified positions may require possession of a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of appointment.
• Wastewater/Water Analytical Chemist I:
  • Preference given to candidates who are able to obtain a Nevada Water Environment Association Grade I Wastewater Quality Analyst Certification.
• Wastewater/Water Analytical Chemist II:
  • Preference given to candidates who hold a Nevada Water Environment Association Grade II Wastewater Quality Analyst Certification.
• Reciprocity: Employees with out-of-state certifications for any of the above may seek Nevada certification through reciprocity application within one (1) year from the date of hire.

Background Investigation

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Additional background investigations may be conducted periodically after employment.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing

• Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.