Chemist

City of Chandler•Chandler, AZ

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Chandler Public Works & Utilities Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Chemist. The position is scheduled to work on-site, Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Current City of Chandler employees may only hold one position and are not eligible for additional part-time or secondary positions within the City of Chandler. Chandler was the first city in Arizona to receive accreditation of our water and wastewater operations by the American Public Works Association, the toughest accreditation to achieve in the industry. The Utilities Division is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the City's water treatment plant, 32 water wells, and 19 booster station facilities, and shares another water plant with the Town of Gilbert. The Utility also operates wastewater and reclaimed water infrastructure, including industrial wastewater/ brine reduction and three wastewater facilities. We treat over 64 million gallons of fresh water and treat over 30 million gallons of wastewater per day to class A+ reclaimed water to meet irrigation and industrial demands. Our water is received from four primary water sources: Salt River, Verde River, Colorado River and ground water supplied by our extensive well field facilities. We also use advanced treatment processes to recycle over 7 million gallons of industrial wastewater and return it back for industrial reuse. Service is provided to the City of Chandler residential, commercial, and industrial users by a network of 1,224 miles of active water mains, 942 miles of active sewer mains, and 92 miles of reclaimed water mains.

Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Public Health, or a related field.
2 years of experience in laboratory testing and analyses of drinking water required.
A valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Working knowledge of laboratory analytical techniques, procedures, instrumentation, and safe laboratory practices.
Strong attention to detail.
Effective communication skills.
Adaptability.
Ability to follow established procedures and regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of EPA and/or ADEQ regulations applicable to environmental laboratories.
Working knowledge of laboratory documentation and quality assurance practices.
ADEQ Water, Wastewater, or Collections certifications, or other related water/wastewater industry certifications.

Responsibilities

Perform physical, bacteriological, and chemical analyses of water samples, including raw and treated potable water, wastewater, and industrial water samples.
Interpret analytical results.
Maintain accurate records and documentation.

Benefits

Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
Accrue 130 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
12 paid holidays annually, plus Winter Break at the end of 2026
Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
Professional development opportunities
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually, $3,200 for part time employees
Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership
Flexible schedule/remote work options (when available)