CHEMIST III - PEARL CITY, OAHU

Duties Summary

The Chemist III position performs a variety of chemical and physical tests to establish the identity, composition, condition and/or quality of substances in a specialized area of assignment and performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Legal Authorization To Work Requirement: Must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien 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: One year (1) of professional work experience which demonstrated the ability to apply the scientific laws and principles of chemistry to predict results; 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.
• Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.

Note

Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors. A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

Other Information

• The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.
• To qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, you must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer.
• 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.
• 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.

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.