SANITARY CHEMIST II (SR-20) [multiple vacancies]

Salary $4,690.
00 Monthly Location Oahu, HI Job Type Full-Time Permanent Job Number 270223 Department Department of Environmental Services Opening Date 01/22/2023 Closing Date Continuous DESCRIPTION BENEFITS QUESTIONS Position Information Performs a variety of chemical or microbiological analyses and investigations in the field and laboratory on wastewater, fresh, estuarine and saline receiving waters, sludge and sediment; prepares reports of data obtained and performs other related duties as required.
Current Vacancy: There are multiple vacancies with the Department of Environmental Services, Environmental Quality Division.
Work schedule is from Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.
m.
to 3:45 p.
m.
, but may vary depending on fieldwork assignments.
May be required to work overtime, after hours, weekends, and holidays to comply with 365 days/year monitoring schedules and EPA sample holding times.
May serve as a Disaster Response Worker during declared emergencies.
Special Work Requirements: Exposure to hazards including cuts, falls, toxic and noxious gases, solvent vapors, burns, infections, and water borne diseases.
Also required to lift and maneuver heavy wastewater sampling equipment.
If you qualify for the position, your name will be established to an eligible list.
This list may be used to fill future vacancies in this and/or other departments.
Additional Job Information Applications must be submitted online at https://www.
governmentjobs.
com/careers/honolulu to be accepted.
Some notifications will be sent via e-mail.
You are responsible for monitoring instructions and correspondence from this office by checking your email account in a timely manner.
To ensure proper delivery, please make sure you: - use a valid e-mail account; - verify your e-mail address is entered correctly on your GovernmentJobs account; - are subscribed to e-mail notices; - check your spam folders; and - add infoneogov@honolulu.
gov and info@governmentjobs.
com to your contact list.
Notifications may also be sent via text message if opted into the service.
Data and text messaging fees apply.
Minimum Qualification 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 REQUIREMENT: Equivalent to graduation from a regionally-accredited college or university with major work in chemistry or a biological science.
Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States.
In order to receive credit for the education, a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided.
We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.
Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your education in order to be given credit.
Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application.
Or mail a photocopy of your documents to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813.
Copies will not be returned.
Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted.
All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: One year of professional (i.
e.
, post-bachelor's degree, non-clerical) experience in a chemical or microbiological laboratory.
Such experience must have demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of chemistry and microbiology, especially as they relate to wastewater and water liquid wastes analyses; the methods, techniques and equipment used in laboratory analysis; environmental sanitation; 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.
Substitution: A Master's degree in chemistry or microbiology from a regionally-accredited college or university may substitute for the required one year of professional experience in a chemical or microbiological laboratory.
Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States.
In order to receive credit for the education, a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided.
We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.
Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your education in order to be given credit.
Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application.
Or mail a photocopy of your documents to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813.
Copies will not be returned.
Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted.
All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.
LICENSE REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid appropriate driver's license (Type 3/automobile), as required.
Current vacancies require a valid driver's license (Type 3), prior to appointment.
Examination Process EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated.
Your score will be based on the quality and quantity of your education, experience and/or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position.
Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score.
EXAMINATION WEIGHT: Education and Experience Evaluation.
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100% Agency City and County of Honolulu Address 650 South King Street, 10th Floor Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813 Phone 808-768-8536 Website https://www.
honolulu.
gov/hr/ Position Information Performs a variety of chemical or microbiological analyses and investigations in the field and laboratory on wastewater, fresh, estuarine and saline receiving waters, sludge and sediment; prepares reports of data obtained and performs other related duties as required.
Current Vacancy: There are multiple vacancies with the Department of Environmental Services, Environmental Quality Division.
Work schedule is from Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.
m.
to 3:45 p.
m.
, but may vary depending on fieldwork assignments.
May be required to work overtime, after hours, weekends, and holidays to comply with 365 days/year monitoring schedules and EPA sample holding times.
May serve as a Disaster Response Worker during declared emergencies.
Special Work Requirements: Exposure to hazards including cuts, falls, toxic and noxious gases, solvent vapors, burns, infections, and water borne diseases.
Also required to lift and maneuver heavy wastewater sampling equipment.
If you qualify for the position, your name will be established to an eligible list.
This list may be used to fill future vacancies in this and/or other departments.
Additional Job Information Applications must be submitted online at https://www.
governmentjobs.
com/careers/honolulu to be accepted.
Some notifications will be sent via e-mail.
You are responsible for monitoring instructions and correspondence from this office by checking your email account in a timely manner.
To ensure proper delivery, please make sure you: - use a valid e-mail account; - verify your e-mail address is entered correctly on your GovernmentJobs account; - are subscribed to e-mail notices; - check your spam folders; and - add infoneogov@honolulu.
gov and info@governmentjobs.
com to your contact list.
Notifications may also be sent via text message if opted into the service.
Data and text messaging fees apply.
Minimum Qualification 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 REQUIREMENT: Equivalent to graduation from a regionally-accredited college or university with major work in chemistry or a biological science.
Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States.
In order to receive credit for the education, a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided.
We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.
Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your education in order to be given credit.
Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application.
Or mail a photocopy of your documents to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813.
Copies will not be returned.
Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted.
All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: One year of professional (i.
e.
, post-bachelor's degree, non-clerical) experience in a chemical or microbiological laboratory.
Such experience must have demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of chemistry and microbiology, especially as they relate to wastewater and water liquid wastes analyses; the methods, techniques and equipment used in laboratory analysis; environmental sanitation; 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.
Substitution: A Master's degree in chemistry or microbiology from a regionally-accredited college or university may substitute for the required one year of professional experience in a chemical or microbiological laboratory.
Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States.
In order to receive credit for the education, a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided.
We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.
Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your education in order to be given credit.
Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application.
Or mail a photocopy of your documents to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813.
Copies will not be returned.
Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted.
All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.
LICENSE REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid appropriate driver's license (Type 3/automobile), as required.
Current vacancies require a valid driver's license (Type 3), prior to appointment.
Examination Process EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated.
Your score will be based on the quality and quantity of your education, experience and/or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position.
Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score.
EXAMINATION WEIGHT: Education and Experience Evaluation.
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100% What are the benefits of being a City Employee?- Vacation: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
- Sick Leave: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
- Holidays: 13 days a year; 14 days during election years.
- Training and Development: Computer, career, and personal enhancement courses are offered; curriculum designed for employee, supervisory, and management development.
- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Care: Various health insurance plans are available.
Premiums are subsidized by the City and deductible from pre-tax income for participants of the Premium Conversion Plan (PCP).
- Group Life Insurance: No cost for eligible employees.
- Deferred Compensation Plan: Invest in your future.
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choose to defer part of your pre-tax income for retirement.
- Retirement Plan: The Employees' Retirement System (ERS) of the State of Hawaii administers retirement benefits for State and County employees.
Employee contribution required.
- Commuter Choice Pre-Tax Benefits: Employees may designate certain transportation expenses (TheBus, LOTMA, Vanpool Hawaii, etc.
) as a pre-tax item- Parking: Some job locations offer parking on-site; others may have access to parking at low monthly rates.
- Direct Deposit: Direct deposit of paychecks to a designated financial institution is available.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential, professional counseling and resource referral.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: A federal program forgiving the balance of federal student loans for individuals working in public service.
For program requirements and additional information, please visit: https://studentaid.
gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-serviceTo view additional information, please visit our Benefits of City Employment page.
* All benefits as stated above, are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and/or negotiated changes.
Individuals are responsible for any related fees or charges that may apply.