SANITARY CHEMIST II (SR-20) [4 vacancies]
Salary
$5,107.00 Monthly
Location
Oahu, HI
Job Type
Full-Time Permanent
Job Number
203256
Department
Department of Environmental Services
Division
Environmental Quality
Opening Date
01/28/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Position Information
Supporting Public Health and Environmental Quality Through Science
The Department of Environmental Services, Environmental Quality Division is seeking to fill four (4) Sanitary Chemist II positions currently in Honolulu, but will moving to Kapolei in the spring. A Sanitary Chemist II performs a variety of chemical or microbiological analyses and investigations in the field and laboratory on wastewater, fresh, estuarine and saline receiving waters, sludge and sediment; prepares reports of data obtained and performs other related duties as required.
What Youll Do
Special Working Conditions:
Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the "Benefits" tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.
Apply today to start a rewarding career with the City and County of Honolulu!
Additional Job Information
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Equivalent to graduation from a regionally-accredited college or university with major work in chemistry or a biological science.
Substitution:
Work experience may be substituted for a bachelors degree in chemistry or a biological science on a year-for-year basis. Such work experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelors degree in chemistry or a biological science.
Education must have been completed by the time of application in order to be credited. Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at an accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, proper documentation, e.g., a foreign credential evaluation (FCE), must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.
Education Verification: Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
One year of professional experience in a chemical or microbiological laboratory.
Such experience must have demonstrated:
Knowledge of:
the principles and practices of chemistry and microbiology, preferably as they relate to wastewater and water liquid wastes analyses;
the methods, techniques and equipment used in laboratory analysis;
Ability to:
gather, organize, analyze and interpret field and laboratory data;
keep records and prepare reports of laboratory and field observations and results of tests.
Substitution: A Masters degree in chemistry or microbiology from a regionally-accredited college or university may substitute for the required one year of professional experience in a chemical or microbiological laboratory.
Refer to the instructions listed above in the "Education Requirement" section for the reporting and verification of education credentials.
LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
Possession of a valid appropriate drivers license (Type 3/automobile), as required.
Current vacancies require a valid drivers license (Type 3), prior to appointment.
Examination Process
If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for current vacancies and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.
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APPLICATION GUIDELINES & INSTRUCTIONS: When applying for this position, please thoroughly complete the Education, Work Experience, and Supplemental Question sections of your application. The information provided in these sections, particularly the job-specific Supplemental Questions, will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements for the job and your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information or submit any required documentation may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score.
Please do not submit resumes in place of completing any of these sections.
List each work experience separately, do not combine jobs. For example, if youve held more than one position or job level(s) for the same employer, they should be listed and described separately so that the resulting changes in your duties and responsibilities are accurately reflected. If any part of your experience is unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official job/position description (PD).
In general (unless otherwise specified on the job posting), the following criteria is utilized for evaluation of the Minimum Qualification Requirements:
Substitute, temporary assignment, internship or volunteer experience requires an official letter of verification from your supervisor and/or Human Resources department. The letter should include the job title, employment dates, number of hours worked, a description of the duties performed, and a contact name and phone number.
Concurrent or overlapping experiences and/or education will NOT be double credited.
Professional experience refers to work that generally involves independent critical thinking, solving complex, non-routine problems, preparing reports, and interpreting and applying technical information.
Most work experience as an intern will NOT be creditable as equivalent to professional experience.
Calculation of experience will be based upon a full-time, 40-hour work week. Part-time experience will be pro-rated. Hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be extra credited.
Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be pro-rated to six months of experience.
Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week will be credited as one year of experience, NOT one and a half years.
All requirements for the position must be met at the time of application or by the closing date of the recruitment.
Possession of the required amount of experience will not in and of itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The overall experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Any information you submit is subject to verification. Supporting documents must be either electronically attached to your application or submitted to our office at: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Documents should be identified by job title and recruitment number.
If you previously submitted education documents (e.g., transcripts, diploma, etc.) to our office, for most cases you are not required to resubmit them. Supporting documents with an expiration period (e.g., drivers license, Department of Transportation medical certificate, etc.) will need to be submitted with each application to verify possession of a current license or certificate at the time specified on the job posting.
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EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: The Sanitary Chemist II position requires that applicants have equivalent to graduation from a regionally-accredited college or university with major work in chemistry or a biological science.
Education must have been completed by the time of application in order to be credited. Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at an accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, proper documentation, e.g., a foreign credential evaluation (FCE), must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.
Verification of Education: In order to be given credit for your education, clearly list your education credentials on your application. If available, please attach an electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable FCE to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to satisfy this education qualification requirement. Copies will not be returned. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.
If you do not have your documentation to verify your education at this time, please note that if selected for the job, you will need to furnish verification documents in order to move forward in the hiring process.
If you meet the education requirement, list below:
The name of the college/university you attended,
The location of the college/university,
The specific degree and major area of study you studied, and
Your current status (i.e., whether you graduated or are still in the progress of completing your degree).
For example:
University of Hawaii at Manoa, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
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EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the education requirement, applicants must have one year of PROFESSIONAL (i.e., post-bachelors degree, non-clerical) experience in a chemical or microbiological laboratory.
Do you meet this experience requirement?
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Substitution: A Masters degree in chemistry or microbiology from a regionally-accredited college or university may substitute for the required one year of professional experience in a chemical or microbiological laboratory.
Education must have been completed by the time of application in order to be credited. Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at an accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, proper documentation, e.g., a foreign credential evaluation (FCE), must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.
Verification of Education: In order to be given credit for your education, clearly list your education credentials on your application. If available, please attach an electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable FCE to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to satisfy this education qualification requirement. Copies will not be returned. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.
If you do not have your documentation to verify your education at this time, please note that if selected for the job, you will need to furnish verification documents in order to move forward in the hiring process.
Will you be substituting a Masters degree in chemistry or microbiology for the one year of professional experience in a chemical or microbiological laboratory?
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Describe the chemical or microbiological laboratory where you performed work in a professional capacity.
Indicate which position listed in the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience and include:
1) the type of laboratory you worked in (e.g., chemical, microbiological, etc.);
2) the organization of the laboratory and its major functions;
3) the department or unit you worked in and the size of your unit (Example: DNA & Serology Unit, staffed by 1 Senior Biologist, 2 Biologists, and 2 Laboratory Technicians.);
4) your level of responsibility at this laboratory:
a. Trainee/Assistant - worked under close supervision from a professional
b. Independent Worker - worked under minimal or no supervision
c. Supervisor - supervised other professionals
5) and whether this position required you to have a bachelors degree in a chemical or biological science.
If you have NO EXPERIENCE, indicate "None."
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Describe your professional work experience in conducting laboratory analyses.
Indicate which position listed in the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience and include:
1) On average, how many hours per week did you spend performing chemical, biochemical, or related analyses?
2) Describe the specific analyses you performed on a regular basis. Explain the purpose for conducting these analyses.
3) Describe in detail the methods, techniques, and instruments/equipment you used to conduct your analyses.
4) Describe how you presented the results of your analyses. Who reviewed your results? How were the results used?
If you have NO EXPERIENCE, indicate "None."
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Describe your work experience in collecting and preserving samples in the field.
Indicate which position listed in the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience and include:
1) your specific duties in this area;
2) the types of samples you collected;
3) the instruments, equipment, and procedures you used in collecting and preserving samples;
4) the field instruments and equipment you maintained; and
5) the data you recorded.
If you have NO EXPERIENCE, indicate "None."
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Which of the following instruments/equipment have you utilized? (check off all that apply)
Required Question
Employer City and County of Honolulu
Address 650 South King Street, 10th Floor
Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813
Phone (808) 768-8536
Website https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/