WWW Chemist III - Department of Public Works

Baltimore City•Baltimore, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

A Chemist III assigns, reviews and gives work direction to subordinate chemists and laboratory assistants or performs chemical analyses of samples using specialized equipment. The work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities. Incumbents receive general supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek; some evening, weekend and holiday hours may be required. Work is performed in a chemical laboratory where incumbents may be exposed to noxious odors, acids, organic solvents and hazardous substances. Work requires minimal physical exertion; however, there may be periods of prolonged standing.

Requirements

Education: Have a bachelor's degree in chemistry from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Have three years of experience in chemical analyses of water or wastewater.
Equivalency Notes: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience, which must include at least 30 credits in chemistry from an accredited college or university.
Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates: Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license and eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit.
PROVISIONAL DRIVER’S LICENSE OR LEARNER PERMITS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
NOTE: YOU MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE WITH APPLICATION AT TIME OF APPLYING.
Employees in the waste laboratories must complete the required coursework to perform analyses using specialized equipment.
Employees assigned to this class who analyze drinking water must successfully complete periodic lab certification performance tests administered by the Maryland State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Knowledge of the methods and techniques of chemical analyses.
Knowledge of laboratory procedures.
Knowledge of EPA regulations concerning the handling and disposal of hazardous substances.
Ability to make stoichiometric computations.
Ability to perform and oversee specialized tests.
Ability to work effectively with others.
Ability to train new employees.
Ability to maintain records and write technical reports.
Supervisory ability.

Responsibilities

Assigns, reviews and gives work direction to subordinate chemists and laboratory assistants
Performs chemical analyses of samples using specialized equipment