Position Information

The Honolulu Board of Water Supply, is looking to hire one (1) Chemist for their Chemical Laboratory located in Honolulu. This position supervises day-to-day laboratory activities relating to the chemical examination of water samples; assists in planning and directing the overall functions and programs of the laboratory, supervises and/or conducts special and complex studies and research projects; and performs other related duties as required.

Special Working Conditions: Exposure to chemicals, noxious fumes, hazardous and toxic substances while using appropriate safety gear. Climb, walk, and/or crawl in confined conditions and/or remote areas while carrying equipment/samples of approximately 50 lbs.

If you qualify for the position, your name will be placed on an eligible list for further consideration. This list may be used to fill current and future vacancies in this and/or other departments.

Additional Job Information

Applications must be submitted online by November 9, 2024, 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time (HST) to be accepted.

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 four-year college or university with major work in chemistry.
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:
Four years of professional (post-bachelor's degree, non-clerical) chemistry experience in a chemical, physical, analytical, industrial or related laboratory.

Such experience must have demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of chemistry; the methods and techniques of chemical laboratory analysis; the uses and care of laboratory apparatus and equipment; waterworks chemistry and its supporting literature; practices and procedures utilized in recording, assembling and compiling scientific observations and statistical data; and the ability to conduct standard and special chemical examinations of water samples and waterworks materials and make adaptations to methods and procedures as required; perform research work; make laboratory preparations and computations; and keep records and prepare reports of laboratory procedures, observations and results of tests.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
Possession of a valid appropriate driver's license (Type 3/automobile), as required. The current vacancy has this requirement.

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%