Utility Chemist

Requirements

MOS Code: None

Education and Experience : Bachelor's Degree, or higher, in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Virology, Parasitology, or a related field.

Licenses and Certificates : Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent license issued by another state by the time of appointment.

General Purpose

Under general supervision, perform regular physical, bacteriological and complex chemical analyses of water, wastewater, biosolids, and reclaimed water at all states of collection, processing, treatment, distribution, and disposal.

Typical Duties

Perform physical, bacteriological, and chemical analysis of water and wastewater samples to ensure water quality conforms to federal, state, and local standards. Involves: Collecting samples to be tested at various stages of treatment. Maintain records and databases of samples, tests performed, and results, and notify appropriate supervisors. Operate and maintain laboratory equipment such as that used for advanced spectrophotometry and chromatography. Operate a computer to analyze and maintain records of sample collection, testing, and results. Prepare reagents needed to carry out analyses. Perform standardization procedures on reagents to ensure quality. Perform quality control procedures on distilled water, including calibrating scales, pH meters, nephelometers, conductivity meters, colorimeters, and advanced instrumentation. Perform quality control on chemical procedures carried out in the laboratory. Perform bacteriological testing or special testing as required. Troubleshoot analysis and analytical equipment as needed. Maintain quality control records needed to assure and maintain laboratory certification. Utilize specialized testing procedures and equipment for completion of analyses. Aid in special testing required by consultants and supervisors of special projects. Aid in the preparation of Bio-monitoring and TPDES sampling. Upload and review data in the laboratory information management system. Upload and review quality control data in the laboratory quality control system.

Perform other duties as assigned. Involves: Substitute for supervisor, or coworkers as qualified and within authorized limits, by carrying out specified functions to maintain continuity of operations. Log activities and prepare and submit recurring or special status reports. Maintain current knowledge of chemical testing equipment and procedures and federal, state, and local water quality regulations and standards. Keep tools, equipment, and work area orderly, safe, and clean.

General Information

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Important Note: Required Supplemental Questions and answers are considered an examination component and will generate a score.
Applicants are being tested on a conditional basis pending review of minimum qualifications. Applications will be reviewed for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions exam.

Per CSC Rules & Regulations, after review of the minimum qualifications for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions exam, a passing score, combined with applicable seniority points and veteran points, will be used to create a list of candidates.
Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.

Please note: Applicants with a foreign degree must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.

A resume and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as See resume are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete. To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your applications employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your resume will eliminate you from consideration for the position.