Sanitary Chemist (SR-22)

Duties

• Conducts chemical, bacteriological, and microbiological analyses of wastewater and water samples to determine the effectiveness and efficiency of wastewater treatment processes.
• Makes field investigations and surveys of industrial wastes discharged into county sewers and pollution of streams and other natural bodies of water, and renders technical decisions relating thereto.
• Plans procedures for and collects representative samples of wastewater or water for analysis.
• Carries out continuing laboratory analyses to correlate findings with observed results of field applications.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in the field and conducts research regarding new methods, procedures, equipment or chemicals developed for analytical use.
• Conducts studies of sanitary landfill operations for possible pollution of ground water sources, for leachate and for methane gas movement and reports findings.
• Participates in the operation and maintenance of a laboratory and equipment therein.
• Recommends equipment purchases and maintains adequate supply levels.
• Prepares written and graphic reports on analyses and field work.
• May supervise subprofessional assistants as required.

Knowledge

• The principles and practices of chemistry, bacteriology and microbiology, especially as they relate to sewage and water liquid waste analysis;
• The methods, techniques and equipment used in laboratory analysis;
• Environmental sanitation;
• Community health problems;
• Operation and care of laboratory equipment.

Ability

• Gather, organize, analyze and interpret field and laboratory data;
• Make field inspections and investigations in unpleasant surroundings;
• Prepare graphic and technical reports and recommendations;
• Apply Federal, State and County laws and standards governing sanitation and health problems.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in chemistry, bacteriology, microbiology or a related field, and three years of progressively responsible work experience in a chemical, bacteriological, or microbiological laboratory.

Licenses: Possession of a valid Hawaii State driver's license (Type 3).