Chemist

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective The Chemist performs sampling and analysis to determine if contamination exists.

Essential Functions

1. Follows sampling procedures as required by the NPDES permit

2. Maintain records of laboratory activities

3. Responsible for meeting all state and federal regulatory requirements

4. Promotes courtesy and professionalism throughout the City of Huntington

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

1. Basic computer skills

2. Knowledge of general lab testing procedures

3. Knowledge of EPA and standard method testing procedures

4. Detail oriented

5. Ability to assess validity of reports

6. Ability to communicate effectively with team members and industrial contacts

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Work Environment

Work is performed in various locations. Exposure to all types of weather conditions including extreme heat and cold. Employee is frequently exposed to raw sewage, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is frequently required to drive, walk, stand, bend; talk, hear touch and smell. The employee is regularly required climb, sit, squat, kneel or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or carry objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Schedule

This is a full-time position. Multiple shifts. Must be available for 24-hour callout. Participates in Emergency Response System.

Travel

Frequent travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology or chemistry

Preferred Education and Experience

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Valid driver’s license

EEO Statement:

Huntington Water Quality Board provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46,019.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Retirement plan

- Vision insurance

Education:

- Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person