Chemist I

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6/30/2025 (8:00 PM EDT)

25-03853

Chemist I

Pay Grade 13

Salary

$3,178.34 - $4,290.76 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Energy & Environment Cabinet | Dept for Environmental Protection

Location

100 Sower Blvd Ste 104

Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.

Description

The mission of the Kentucky Energy & Environment Cabinet (EEC) is to improve the quality of life for all Kentuckians by protecting our land, air, and water resources by utilizing our natural resources in an environmentally conscientious manner. We do this by helping families connect with nature and preserving the Commonwealth's natural heritage; and by supporting innovative, resilient, and sustainable energy solutions that together bring economic benefit to the commonwealth.

If you are looking for a positive work environment and a career where you can make a difference in the environment we live in, then EEC is the cabinet for you. For more information on what our cabinet has to offer, check out our YouTube page and our Careers page

By joining the DEP-DEPS as a Chemist 1 in Franklin county, you will have the opportunity to prepare and extract PFAS samples for analysis by LC/MS/MS.

Holders of the position will complete tasks such as:

• Preparation samples for PFAS (Per-and poly-fluorinated alkyl substances) for analysis by LC/MS/MS (Liquid Chromatography with tandem mass spectrometers).
• Extraction of samples for PFAS (Per-and poly-fluorinated alkyl substances) for analysis by LC/MS/MS (Liquid Chromatography with tandem mass spectrometers
• Preparation of solutions and standards as required by US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Drinking Water, USEPA Wastewater and USEPA SW (Solid Waste)-846 Hazardous Waste Methods for the extraction and analysis of PFAS and other organic compounds in drinking water, wastewater, groundwater, fish and mussel tissue and soil
• Maintains and troubleshoots equipment used for the preparation and extraction of samples for analysis of PFAS
• Schedules, tracks, and fulfills orders for PFAS sample collection bottles for trip and field blank, duplicates, spikes, and samples with their proper preservation

Additional position information: travel required, standing, stooping, bending, lifting, sitting at a desk, etc.

EEC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. EEC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that EEC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at ... or

EEC provides opportunities for development and upward movement. There is room to grow your skill set as you build your career. Come join our team and make an impact in the future of Kentucky. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in chemistry, or in a natural, physical, forensic science or a related science field.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be 18 years of age.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a laboratory setting. Incumbent may be exposed to hazardous materials, substances, or compounds when performing chemical analysis, which may require utilization of safety measures. Field work may be required.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

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An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D