Laboratory Infrastructure and Workforce (LIW) Emerging Contaminants (EC) Managing Chemist
State Laboratories Division
Environmental Health Analytical Services Branch
Waipahu-Aiea,Oahu
Laboratory Infrastructure and Workforce (LIW)
Emerging Contaminants (EC) Managing Chemist
$5,918-$9,200 per month,salarycommensuratew/trainingandexperience
Exempt, non-civil service, full-time, temporary appointment.The primary purpose of this position is to supervise the development and operation of the new and dynamic Emerging Contaminants Unit (ECU), by performing statewide drinking water and other environmental analysis, monitoring and reporting activities, and prioritizing and coordinating work with other laboratory and environmental health programs.
MinimumQualification(s)
EDUCATION: Graduationfromanaccreditedcollegeoruniversitywithabachelor’sdegreeinchemistry or a closely related science which included at least 30 semester credit hours in chemistry courses, including organic, inorganic, analytical and/or physical chemistry.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of professional work experience which demonstrated the ability to apply the scientific laws and principles of chemistry to predict results; or to interpret and evaluatetheresultsofprofessionalresearchoranalysesbyotherchemists;ortoassesstheneedforand validity of proposed changes and improvements in laboratory procedures and methods.At least one (1) year of the required experience must have been comparable to the fully competent worker, or the Chemist III level in State government.Specialized laboratory experience in the detection, isolation, and identification of chemical contaminants is desirable.
SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE: Applicants must demonstrate possession of supervisory aptitude. Supervisory Aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities oraspectsofsupervision,e.g.,byservingasagroup orteamleader;orinsimilarworkin which opportunitiesfor demonstrating supervisory capabilitiesexist;by completionoftraining coursesin supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; and/or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.
Who May Apply
LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK REQUIREMENT: The State of Hawaii requires that all personsseeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliensoftheUnitedStates,oreligibleunderfederallawforunrestrictedemploymentinthe UnitedStates.
How to Apply
Submit the following: Cover letter; PDF copy of your completed State of Hawaii Application for Non-civil Service Appointment HRD 278; detailed resume; three (3) references; and, salary requirement
By email: [email protected] or by mail to:
Department of Health
State Laboratories Division
2725 Waimano Home Road
Pearl City, HI 96782
Attn:Ms.Lisa Cabato
Recruitmentiscontinuousuntilneedsaremetforposition#125529.
Application packet at: https://health.hawaii.gov/employment/job-opportunities/
Other Information
Foradditionalinformation,[email protected](808) 453-6655 Monday - Friday, 7:45 am to 4:30 pm (HST).
This position is exempt from civil service and considered temporary in nature.Therefore, if you are appointedtotheposition,youremploymentwillbeconsideredtobe“atwill,”whichmeansthatyoumay be discharged from your employment at the prerogative of your department head or designee at any time.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
11/07/24
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