CHEMIST I (SR-18) [2 vacancies]
- City and County of Honolulu (HI) Expired
- Honolulu, Hawaii
- Full Time
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Job Description
Position Information
Join the Honolulu Board of Water Supply as a Chemist I!
The Honolulu Board of Water Supply (BWS), Water Quality Division, is looking to hire two (2) Chemistsfor their Chemical Laboratory located in Honolulu.
As a Chemist I, you'll help ensure water safety by testing natural and treated water for chemicals like pesticides, metals, and minerals. You'll follow strict lab procedures and work with potentially hazardous substances, so attention to detail and safety is key.
Key Responsibilities:
- Test water samples for chemicals and minerals to ensure water quality and safety.
- Use a variety of lab techniques and instruments (e.g., color tests, titrations, and wet chemical methods).
- Collect water samples from different field locations, including hard-to-reach areas with uneven terrain.
- Investigate water quality complaints by talking with customers, testing samples, and writing reports.
- Document and report lab findings clearly, both in writing and verbally.
- Maintain lab equipment and supplies, prepare chemical solutions, and keep the lab organized.
- Stay up to date with new methods and developments in water testing and chemistry.
- Perform other assignments related to this role.
Work Environment:
- You'll work mainly in a lab under supervision, but will also travel to different parts of the island to collect samples in the field.
Special Work Requirements:
- Ability to tolerate exposure to chemicals, noxious fumes, hazardous and toxic substances while using appropriate safety gear.
- Physically able to climb, walk, and/or crawl in confined conditions and/or remote areas while carrying fifty pounds of equipment/samples.
Career Progression:
- There is opportunity to learn and progress up the Chemist career ladder with satisfactory work experience and demonstration of applicable knowledge and skills, as well as qualify for higher level supervisory positions.
Class TitleSalary RangeCurrent PayChemist ISR-18$4,590Chemist IISR-20$4,961Chemist IIISR-22$5,369
Apply today! If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for referral to the hiring department for further consideration for the current job openings, as well as future vacancies for this job title.
Additional Job Information
Applications must be submitted online byAugust 5, 2025, 11:59 p.m., Hawaii Standard Time (HST) 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
- [email protected] 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 an accredited college or university with major work inchemistry.
Substitution:
Work experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree in chemistry on a year-for-year basis. Such work experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor's degree in chemistry.
Education must have been completed by the time of application in order to be credited. Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at an accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, proper documentation, e.g., 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: In order to be given credit for your education, clearly list your education credentials on your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to satisfy this education qualification requirement.If available, 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.
If you do not have your documentation to verify your education at this time, please note that if selected for the job, you will need to furnish verification documents in order to move forward in the hiring process.
LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
Possession of a valid appropriate driver's license (Type 3/automobile), 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.....................100%
Position Information
Join the Honolulu Board of Water Supply as a Chemist I!
The Honolulu Board of Water Supply (BWS), Water Quality Division, is looking to hire two (2) Chemistsfor their Chemical Laboratory located in Honolulu.
As a Chemist I, you'll help ensure water safety by testing natural and treated water for chemicals like pesticides, metals, and minerals. You'll follow strict lab procedures and work with potentially hazardous substances, so attention to detail and safety is key.
Key Responsibilities:
- Test water samples for chemicals and minerals to ensure water quality and safety.
- Use a variety of lab techniques and instruments (e.g., color tests, titrations, and wet chemical methods).
- Collect water samples from different field locations, including hard-to-reach areas with uneven terrain.
- Investigate water quality complaints by talking with customers, testing samples, and writing reports.
- Document and report lab findings clearly, both in writing and verbally.
- Maintain lab equipment and supplies, prepare chemical solutions, and keep the lab organized.
- Stay up to date with new methods and developments in water testing and chemistry.
- Perform other assignments related to this role.
Work Environment:
- You'll work mainly in a lab under supervision, but will also travel to different parts of the island to collect samples in the field.
Special Work Requirements:
- Ability to tolerate exposure to chemicals, noxious fumes, hazardous and toxic substances while using appropriate safety gear.
- Physically able to climb, walk, and/or crawl in confined conditions and/or remote areas while carrying fifty pounds of equipment/samples.
Career Progression:
- There is opportunity to learn and progress up the Chemist career ladder with satisfactory work experience and demonstration of applicable knowledge and skills, as well as qualify for higher level supervisory positions.
Class TitleSalary RangeCurrent PayChemist ISR-18$4,590Chemist IISR-20$4,961Chemist IIISR-22$5,369
Apply today! If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for referral to the hiring department for further consideration for the current job openings, as well as future vacancies for this job title.
Additional Job Information
Applications must be submitted online byAugust 5, 2025, 11:59 p.m., Hawaii Standard Time (HST) 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
- [email protected] 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 an accredited college or university with major work inchemistry.
Substitution:
Work experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree in chemistry on a year-for-year basis. Such work experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor's degree in chemistry.
Education must have been completed by the time of application in order to be credited. Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at an accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, proper documentation, e.g., 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: In order to be given credit for your education, clearly list your education credentials on your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to satisfy this education qualification requirement.If available, 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.
If you do not have your documentation to verify your education at this time, please note that if selected for the job, you will need to furnish verification documents in order to move forward in the hiring process.
LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
Possession of a valid appropriate driver's license (Type 3/automobile), 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.....................100%
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