SANITARY CHEMIST II

About the role

The Department of Environmental Services, Environmental Quality Division is seeking to fill four (4) Sanitary Chemist II positions currently in Honolulu, but will be moving to Kapolei in the spring.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Education Requirement: Equivalent to graduation from a regionally-accredited college or university with major work in chemistry or a biological science.
• 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.
• Licenses: Possession of a valid appropriate driver's license (Type 3/automobile), as required.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

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!

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.