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Salary : $106,188.42 - $128,582.48 Annually
Location : Martinez, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2024-024
Department: Engineering and Technical Services Department
Division: Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Division
Opening Date: 09/16/2024
Closing Date: 10/14/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
THE POSITION
Central San, a progressive public utility, is seeking a Chemist I/II. This position will perform a variety of specialized chemical, biochemical, bacteriological, microbiological, and toxicity analyses of water, receiving waters, wastewater, and related solids and by-products relevant to wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal; collect samples; and perform and/or assist in the conduct of complex research projects.
Eligible to apply for advancement to the level II position ($4,604.34 - $5,567.78 Bi-Weekly) after 18 months.
For the complete job description,
The Ideal Candidate:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
Eighteen (18) months of full-time experience in water, wastewater, environmental, or industrial laboratory testing, analysis and control.
Education:
Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in chemistry, microbiology, biology, or a related field.
Licenses and Certificates:
Possession of a valid California Driver's License. A valid out-of-state driver's license will be accepted during the application process. Must possess a valid California Driver's License within 90 days of appointment.
Possession of a Grade I Laboratory Analyst Certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association or must obtain the certificate within one year of appointment.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Applicants interested in applying for this position must submit a completed District application and supplemental questionnaire available on-line at . The District does not provide or accept paper applications. A resume may be attached but is not a substitute for a completed application and supplemental questionnaire.
The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination process. Human Resources shall determine the examination steps to be used for this recruitment. The steps may include, but are not limited to, a written examination, practical examination, application screening, and/or oral board examination. One or more of these steps may be used and in any order. At the end of the testing process, candidates passing all of the examination steps will have their names placed on an eligibility list. The list is valid for six months and may be extended up to an additional six months at the request of the hiring department.
Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the examination process. All applicants will be notified of the results of the review process.
Successful candidates not currently employed in regular status by the District must pass a pre-employment physical to be considered for appointment.
The Central Contra Costa Sanitary District offers a generous benefit package to employees. Detailed information can be found on the of the District's website. This classification is represented by Management Support/Confidential Group. The benefits include:
Insurance:
Mid-management and confidential employees enjoy fully paid dental, vision, and life insurances. Employees have a choice of medical plans which includes chiropractic. Kaiser and HealthNet SmartCare are full paid by the District. Employees entitled to dual health coverage may receive an additional $400 per month with the entire amount contributed to deferred compensation in lieu of a second coverage.
Retirement:
District employees are members of the Contra Costa County Employees' Retirement Association (CCCERA) with reciprocity to CalPERS.
A retirement benefit is based upon a formula which includes the employee's age, salary, and years of service. The formula for new employees is 2%@ 62 unless reciprocity is established with an eligible retirement system. The formula for new employees with reciprocity is 2%@ 55.
For additional information, contact Human Resources at 925-228-9500 or a retirement counselor at CCCERA at 925-521-3960 located at 1200 Concord Avenue, Suite 300, Concord, CA 94520.
Leaves:
The District offers liberal vacation and sick leave benefits as well as 13 paid holidays per year. Mid-management and confidential employees earn 24 hours of administrative leave annually.
Deferred Compensation:
The District does not participate in the Social Security System except for a mandatory Medicare contribution. Instead, the District contributes to a 401(a) Money Purchase plan an amount equivalent to the employer portion of contributions to the Social Security System (currently 6.2%) in addition to salary. The District also offers employees an optional Deferred Compensation 457 plan with a choice of savings and investment options.
Cafeteria Plan:
Mid-management and confidential employees are allowed $220 each month toward the selection of additional benefits.
Other Benefits:
Other benefits enjoyed by District employees include overtime, an employee assistance program, a tuition reimbursement plan, longevity compensation, a registration differential, a sick leave incentive program, retiree benefits, credit union privileges through the 1st Northern California Credit Union, and a comprehensive wellness program including an on-site gym facility.
01
The purpose of this supplemental questionnaire is to provide applicants the opportunity to elaborate on their qualifications for this position. The Application Screening Committee will use it to evaluate your relevant training and experience. Do not answer any of the questions by indicating "see resume." A resume may be attached but it will not be a substitute for the information requested on this questionnaire. Applications submitted with an incomplete or inaccurate supplemental questionnaire will be disqualified.NOTE: The information provided on the supplemental questionnaire must be verifiable on the "Work Experience" section of your employment application.
02
Do you possess a valid driver's license? A valid out-of-state driver's license will be accepted during the application process. Must possess a valid California Driver's License within 90 days of appointment.
03
Incumbents in this position shall be required to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and be called in for emergency shifts. Do you understand and agree to this requirement?
04
Select the highest CWEA Laboratory Analyst Certification you possess?
05
How much laboratory work experience do you have?
06
Describe how your education/coursework qualifies you for the position of Chemist I/II? In your response, please include university/college name, degree, and any applicable coursework or projects.
07
Describe how your work experience qualifies you for the position of Chemist I/II. Include in your response the place(s) of employment, your position title(s), years in each position, and a description of your job duties.
08
Describe your experience with quality system tasks (some examples may be pipet verifications, internal audits, proficiency testing, thermometer verifications, etc.). Have you been a lead for quality system tasks? If so, please describe your role. If you have no experience, state "not applicable".
09
Describe your experience with sophisticated instrumentation (i.e. GC-MS, GC-FID, GC-ECD, ICP-MS, ICP, LC-MS-MS, IC, segmented flow analyzer, etc.)? In your response, include the place of employment, the instrument type, the number of years working with each applicable instrument, the methods that you reported, and describe a typical day of operating the instrument. If you have no experience, state "not applicable".
10
Describe your experience performing microbiological analysis. In your response include the place of employment, your role, years of experience and describe a typical day in the microbiology section. If you have no experience, state "not applicable".
11
Describe your experience with LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems)? In your response, include the place of employment, each of the LIMS vendor(s), the number of years working with the software, your level of use (user or administrator), and some typical tasks performed using the LIMS system. If you have no experience, state "not applicable".
12
List the software (besides Microsoft Office and the LIMS programs in question 11) that you have used in the laboratory? In your response, include the software name, the number of years of experience, and what you have used it for.
Required Question
Location : Martinez, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2024-024
Department: Engineering and Technical Services Department
Division: Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Division
Opening Date: 09/16/2024
Closing Date: 10/14/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
THE POSITION
Central San, a progressive public utility, is seeking a Chemist I/II. This position will perform a variety of specialized chemical, biochemical, bacteriological, microbiological, and toxicity analyses of water, receiving waters, wastewater, and related solids and by-products relevant to wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal; collect samples; and perform and/or assist in the conduct of complex research projects.
Eligible to apply for advancement to the level II position ($4,604.34 - $5,567.78 Bi-Weekly) after 18 months.
For the complete job description,
The Ideal Candidate:
- Knowledge of standard methods for the analysis of water, wastewater, and its byproducts.
- Knowledge of current analytical methods and instrumentation commonly used in environmental analysis.
- Ability to implement quality assurance and control, safety, and chemical hygiene programs.
- Ability to operate and maintain a variety of laboratory equipment including gas chromatograph, mass spectrometer, segmented flow analyzer, and computer-controlled analyzers.
- Ability to work on-call, weekends, and holidays.
- Experience working in various computer programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
Eighteen (18) months of full-time experience in water, wastewater, environmental, or industrial laboratory testing, analysis and control.
Education:
Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in chemistry, microbiology, biology, or a related field.
Licenses and Certificates:
Possession of a valid California Driver's License. A valid out-of-state driver's license will be accepted during the application process. Must possess a valid California Driver's License within 90 days of appointment.
Possession of a Grade I Laboratory Analyst Certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association or must obtain the certificate within one year of appointment.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Applicants interested in applying for this position must submit a completed District application and supplemental questionnaire available on-line at . The District does not provide or accept paper applications. A resume may be attached but is not a substitute for a completed application and supplemental questionnaire.
The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination process. Human Resources shall determine the examination steps to be used for this recruitment. The steps may include, but are not limited to, a written examination, practical examination, application screening, and/or oral board examination. One or more of these steps may be used and in any order. At the end of the testing process, candidates passing all of the examination steps will have their names placed on an eligibility list. The list is valid for six months and may be extended up to an additional six months at the request of the hiring department.
Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the examination process. All applicants will be notified of the results of the review process.
Successful candidates not currently employed in regular status by the District must pass a pre-employment physical to be considered for appointment.
The Central Contra Costa Sanitary District offers a generous benefit package to employees. Detailed information can be found on the of the District's website. This classification is represented by Management Support/Confidential Group. The benefits include:
Insurance:
Mid-management and confidential employees enjoy fully paid dental, vision, and life insurances. Employees have a choice of medical plans which includes chiropractic. Kaiser and HealthNet SmartCare are full paid by the District. Employees entitled to dual health coverage may receive an additional $400 per month with the entire amount contributed to deferred compensation in lieu of a second coverage.
Retirement:
District employees are members of the Contra Costa County Employees' Retirement Association (CCCERA) with reciprocity to CalPERS.
A retirement benefit is based upon a formula which includes the employee's age, salary, and years of service. The formula for new employees is 2%@ 62 unless reciprocity is established with an eligible retirement system. The formula for new employees with reciprocity is 2%@ 55.
For additional information, contact Human Resources at 925-228-9500 or a retirement counselor at CCCERA at 925-521-3960 located at 1200 Concord Avenue, Suite 300, Concord, CA 94520.
Leaves:
The District offers liberal vacation and sick leave benefits as well as 13 paid holidays per year. Mid-management and confidential employees earn 24 hours of administrative leave annually.
Deferred Compensation:
The District does not participate in the Social Security System except for a mandatory Medicare contribution. Instead, the District contributes to a 401(a) Money Purchase plan an amount equivalent to the employer portion of contributions to the Social Security System (currently 6.2%) in addition to salary. The District also offers employees an optional Deferred Compensation 457 plan with a choice of savings and investment options.
Cafeteria Plan:
Mid-management and confidential employees are allowed $220 each month toward the selection of additional benefits.
Other Benefits:
Other benefits enjoyed by District employees include overtime, an employee assistance program, a tuition reimbursement plan, longevity compensation, a registration differential, a sick leave incentive program, retiree benefits, credit union privileges through the 1st Northern California Credit Union, and a comprehensive wellness program including an on-site gym facility.
01
The purpose of this supplemental questionnaire is to provide applicants the opportunity to elaborate on their qualifications for this position. The Application Screening Committee will use it to evaluate your relevant training and experience. Do not answer any of the questions by indicating "see resume." A resume may be attached but it will not be a substitute for the information requested on this questionnaire. Applications submitted with an incomplete or inaccurate supplemental questionnaire will be disqualified.NOTE: The information provided on the supplemental questionnaire must be verifiable on the "Work Experience" section of your employment application.
- I have read and understand the above directions.
02
Do you possess a valid driver's license? A valid out-of-state driver's license will be accepted during the application process. Must possess a valid California Driver's License within 90 days of appointment.
- Yes
- No
03
Incumbents in this position shall be required to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and be called in for emergency shifts. Do you understand and agree to this requirement?
- Yes
- No
04
Select the highest CWEA Laboratory Analyst Certification you possess?
- None
- Grade I
- Grade II
- Grade III
- Grade IV
05
How much laboratory work experience do you have?
- No experience
- Less than 18 months
- Greater than 18 months
- Greater than 5 years
06
Describe how your education/coursework qualifies you for the position of Chemist I/II? In your response, please include university/college name, degree, and any applicable coursework or projects.
07
Describe how your work experience qualifies you for the position of Chemist I/II. Include in your response the place(s) of employment, your position title(s), years in each position, and a description of your job duties.
08
Describe your experience with quality system tasks (some examples may be pipet verifications, internal audits, proficiency testing, thermometer verifications, etc.). Have you been a lead for quality system tasks? If so, please describe your role. If you have no experience, state "not applicable".
09
Describe your experience with sophisticated instrumentation (i.e. GC-MS, GC-FID, GC-ECD, ICP-MS, ICP, LC-MS-MS, IC, segmented flow analyzer, etc.)? In your response, include the place of employment, the instrument type, the number of years working with each applicable instrument, the methods that you reported, and describe a typical day of operating the instrument. If you have no experience, state "not applicable".
10
Describe your experience performing microbiological analysis. In your response include the place of employment, your role, years of experience and describe a typical day in the microbiology section. If you have no experience, state "not applicable".
11
Describe your experience with LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems)? In your response, include the place of employment, each of the LIMS vendor(s), the number of years working with the software, your level of use (user or administrator), and some typical tasks performed using the LIMS system. If you have no experience, state "not applicable".
12
List the software (besides Microsoft Office and the LIMS programs in question 11) that you have used in the laboratory? In your response, include the software name, the number of years of experience, and what you have used it for.
Required Question