Chemist

The City of Spokane is hiring a Chemist to perform professional laboratory work in the Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Chemist will make chemical and bacteriological analyses of wastewater, bio-solids, soils, and industrial waste samples. EXAMPLES OF JOB FUNCTIONS Performs a variety of water and wastewater, sewage, biosolids, and soil tests in the control of pollution. Conducts standardized chemical and bacteriological tests of influent, process, and effluent wastewater, sludge, and soils. Conducts waste water tests of selected industries to establish sewage rates. Conducts inspections and supervises monitoring activities of, and analyzes discharge data from industrial dischargers. Provides compliance and enforcement information to the supervisor. Develops and implements the laboratory Quality Assurance/Quality Control Program. Prepares reports as required. Supervises laboratory technicians. Performs more difficult chemical analyses including ultra trace metals analysis. Conducts research to improve analysis techniques, and prepares new analysis procedures and techniques. Makes recommendations regarding laboratory equipment purchases. Implements and assists in the development of plant process control diagnostic techniques utilized to direct changes in plant operating adjustments. Implements and supervises the industrial billing and sampling for the City of Spokane user charge program. Performs, or supervises the performance of exacting sample preparation, as required by environmental regulations. Coordinates "clean sampling" plant and river monitoring activities. Analyzes and interprets analytical data to implement regulatory requirements for industries proposing discharge to City facilities. Performs related work as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Open Entry Requirements: (Open-entry applicants must meet all requirements when they apply.) Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in chemistry, bacteriology, or closely related laboratory science. Experience: One year of experience in an accredited laboratory. *Please click "apply" to view the Civil Service examination details on the official job *posting. BENEFITS Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Account AFLAC Defined Benefit Pension Plan Deferred Compensation Legal Shield/ID Shield Pet Insurance Voluntary Life Insurance We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran/military status or disability status. As a Fair Chance employer, City of Spokane does not conduct initial background screening for non-public safety positions.