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Sanitary Chemist I

Salary Range:

N/A4,590.00 USD Monthly

Location:

Department of Public Works Wastewater Division - Chemist

Civil Service or Non Civil Service:

Civil Service

Job Summary:

Performs standard chemical and bacteriological analyses and investigations on wastewater, gases, industrial wastes and receiving waters; assists with more complex investigations and analyses, and with assigned phases of research projects; and performs other related duties as required.

Examples of Duties:

Examples of Duties: (The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class.  The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position.)

• Conducts standard chemical and bacteriological analyses of wastewater, gases, industrial waste and receiving waters;

• Participates in the placement of automatic samplers at various collection sites;

• Collects sediment, water column and bottom samples for analysis, assuming responsibility for collected samples, transporting to lab and ensuring compliance with storage and transporting guidelines;

• Makes and records pertinent field observations;

• Familiarizes self with industries to be examined for industrial wastewater surveys;

• Monitors the compliance of industrial and commercial establishments with regard to applicable provisions of County ordinances;

• Prepares reports on routine analysis, special projects, quality control and other operational issues, ensuring quality standards and schedules are met;

• Assists in isolation procedures for the detection of pollution-indicating bacteria;

• Assists with biomonitoring analyses;

• Assists in completing the more complex investigations and analysis, and in assigned phases of research projects;

• Prepares for and initiates toxicity bioassays after consultation with higher level specialists;

• Keeps records of procedures, observations and results to be interpreted by higher level sanitary chemists;

• Provides laboratory support to division personnel in determining the source of unknown water seepage problems, for preparing environmental impact statements, or participating in water quality studies and special projects;

• Assists plant operators in the tentative identification of protozoa, bacteria, algae, fungi in activated sludge and other processes;

• Prepares various reagents and carries out the required standardization procedures;

• Implements improved work methods and operating practices and procedures;

• Reads technical literature to keep abreast of new developments in water pollution control, environmental microbiology, and biomonitoring procedures and techniques;

• Cleans and maintains laboratory apparatus and equipment; and

• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Training and Experience: 

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in chemistry, a biological science or a related field.

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Work Shift/ Schedule:

Various Dependent on Location (United States of America)

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the County of Kauaʻi that there shall be no discrimination in employment pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as amended, and the Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapters 368 and 378.

Except for bona fide occupational or other legal requirements, no individual employed by the County, or applying for employment with the County, shall be subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy or reproductive health decisions, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation, Veteran status, credit history, domestic/sexual violence victim status, or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination