Environmental Chemist I/II

Position

The Dublin San Ramon Services District is recruiting for a regular, full-time Environmental Chemist I/II in the Laboratory & Technical Services Division of the Operations Department.

Under direction or general supervision, learns and performs a variety of routine to complex chemical, physical, biological, and microbiological analyses involved in the testing of District’s potable and recycled water and wastewater quality; performs a variety of technical tasks relative to conducting and interpreting standard and complex laboratory analyses; collects samples; sets up testing procedures, records data, and analyzes results; assists with field and laboratory investigations to determine and mitigate wastewater and water problems; and performs related duties, as required.

Please note that telework is not offered for this position.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience operating and maintaining ICP-MS instrumentation for trace element analysis. They will possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to independently troubleshoot analytical and technical issues. Proficiency in LIMS (Labworks) is essential for accurate data entry, management, and reporting.

Flexibility and adaptability are key, as the role involves a variety of administrative and technical tasks in a small-lab environment. A strong commitment to data integrity, quality, and safety compliance is critical for success in this position.

Essential Functions

For information on the essential functions and duties of the positions, please view the Class Specification.

Training and Experience

To qualify, a successful incumbent must possess both education and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and abilities. Experience may not substitute for education. However, the requirement for equivalent to a bachelor's degree could be met by demonstrating completion of a number of higher-level educational units that would normally meet a bachelor degree requirement. Minimum requirements to obtain the requisite knowledge and abilities are:

Environmental Chemist I

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree with major emphasis in chemistry, biology, environmental science, or a closely related field.
• One (1) year of technical experience in water, wastewater, environmental, or industrial laboratory testing, analysis, and control.
• Possession and maintenance of a California Water Environment Association Laboratory Analyst Grade I certificate within two (2) years of appointment is required.

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree with major emphasis in chemistry, biology, environmental science, or a closely related field.
• Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in water, wastewater, environmental, or industrial laboratory testing, analysis, and control comparable to the Environmental Chemist I.
• Possession and maintenance of a California Water Environmental Association Laboratory Analyst Grade I certificate is required upon appointment.
• Possession and maintenance of a California Water Environment Association Laboratory Analyst Grade II certificate within one (1) year of appointment is required.

Other Recruitment Standards

Possession of a Class C Driver's License required by the State of California, Department of Motor Vehicles, to perform the duties of the position. Continued maintenance of said driver's license in compliance with established District vehicle operation standards, and the ability to be insured for the operation of a vehicle/District vehicle in accordance with the terms and conditions of the District's insurance program are conditions of continuing employment. The CSRMA driving standards are included herein by reference.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work unusual shifts, weekends, evenings, and holidays when required.
• Incumbents in this class are required to participate in the District's Shave-on-Demand policy when required to wear respiratory protection or other safety equipment.

• Dates are subject to change