Water Quality Chemist

2 months ago

Sacramento, United States City of Sacramento Full time

**THE POSITION**:

- The primary responsibility of Water Quality Chemists within Water Quality Laboratory and R&D section is the testing and analysis of City drinking water to ensure protection of public health. In addition, they perform mandated testing and analysis to demonstrate regulatory compliance to state and federal agencies. City Water Quality Chemists also investigate customer water quality complaints and provide operational support to Division Water Production, Water Distribution, and Utility Construction groups. City Water Quality Chemists enhance the efficiency and resilience of the City’s water system by participating in research on water treatment process optimization, climate change impacts on the water treatment process, and method development for contaminants of emerging concern.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

Under general supervision, Water Quality Chemist perform analysis of physical, chemical, and bacteriological constituents present in a treated and untreated domestic water supply at a water treatment laboratory; maintains detailed records of analytical activities both manually and electronically; diagnosis, troubleshoots, and coordinates maintenance and repair of instruments and equipment.- SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
- General supervision is provided by a Supervising Water Quality Chemist or by a higher-level administrator or manager.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Coordinate and perform chemical, physical and bacteriological analysis of water and wastewater on schedule using Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Standard Methods methodology to determine regulatory compliance.
- Interpret and evaluate analytical results; determine reasons for problems and recommend corrective measures; report findings as required.
- Investigate and analyze customer water quality complaints; communicate and report findings.
- Research and test new lab techniques and procedures and recommend changes in operating processes; prepare Standard Operating Procedures as required.
- Assist in the development and implementation of the laboratory's Quality Assurance and Quality Control standards.
- Prepare analytical and quality control reports as required.
- Conduct performance testing on samples as required for maintaining the laboratory's certification.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and coordinate maintenance and repair of a variety of complex instruments and equipment.
- May provide lead direction and review work for laboratory technicians and less experienced staff.
- Assist with the training of less experienced staff in developed methodology, instrumental analysis and related work procedures.
- Assist Operations with troubleshooting of issues; special testing and methods/procedure development as required.
- Maintain inventory and order supplies; research and recommend new equipment as required.
- Provide exceptional customer service to those contacted in the course of work.
- Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual holding this classification.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Knowledge of:

- Principles of organic and inorganic chemistry, microbiology and related disciplines.
- Operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment including specialized instrumentation.
- Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP) certification requirements and other quality assurance methodologies.
- Parameters used to evaluate data for assessing data quality including statistical analysis.
- Standard protocols and general safety for the laboratory.
- Skill in:

- Keeping records in accordance with California laws, regulations and codes.
- Preparing calibration standards and media for sample analysis.
- Communicating clearly and concisely verbally and in writing.
- Ability to:

- Conduct a variety of simple and complex samples of water and wastewater analyses.
- Interpret analytical data.
- Troubleshoot analytical and instrumentation issues.
- Keep accurate and detailed records of analytical activities both manually and using computers including Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
- Plan test procedures, set priorities and organize work.
- Train staff in developed methodology, instrumental analysis and related work procedures.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

**Experience and Education**

**Experience**:

- Three years of experience in an analytical laboratory using standard methods for chemical, physical or bacteriological analysis.

**-AND-**
- Education:

- A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in chemistry, bacteriology, biology, microbiology, or closely related field.

**PROOF OF EDUCATION**
- An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. **Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.**

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