SANITARY CHEMIST II

About the role

The Department of Environmental Services, Environmental Quality Division is seeking to fill one Sanitary Chemist II position currently located in Honolulu, with a planned move to Kapolei in the spring. The role supports public health and environmental quality through scientific analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and collect samples from wastewater treatment plants and collection systems.
• 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 waterborne diseases.
• Required to lift and maneuver heavy wastewater sampling equipment.

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 equivalent to graduation from a regionally-accredited college or university with major work in chemistry or a biological science. Work experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.
• One year of professional experience in a chemical or microbiological laboratory, demonstrating knowledge of chemistry and microbiology principles and practices, especially related to wastewater and water liquid waste analyses, and 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 test results.
• A Master’s degree in chemistry or microbiology may substitute for the required one year of professional experience.
• Possession of a valid Type 3/automobile driver’s license prior to appointment.

Benefits

• Generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays).
• Comprehensive health coverage.
• Retirement plan.
• Career development opportunities.