City of Norfolk, VA
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Norfolk, VA | United States
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Water Chemist
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Water Chemist
Salary
$45,013.00 - $59,233.00 Annually
Location
Norfolk, VA
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Job Number
011907
Department
Utilities
Division
Water Quality
Opening Date
02/21/2024
Closing Date
3/13/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
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Description
The Norfolk Department of Utilities is seeking qualified candidates for a Water Chemist in our Water Quality Division. The person in this position will be responsible for ensuring water provided to all customers meets state and federal regulations; providing customer service to the citizens regarding water quality; collecting, testing, and analyzing water samples in the water treatment process; supporting various city agencies and divisions as required; maintaining various laboratory operations and certifications.
Essential Functions
Essential functions include but are not limited to the following:
Generates data through sample analysis by maintaining instruments, establishing written "standard operating procedure" manuals, preparing various monthly and quarterly reports, evaluating data from plant operation, raw water, and distribution system, and calibrating all chemical feeders for plants to ensure accurate chemical dosages in water treatment.
Supports various divisions including Water Production and Water Distribution by calibrating and maintaining operators' lab equipment, preparing monthly reports, cross-training operators, troubleshooting treatment problems, determining chemical dosages, analyzing samples, preparing sample sites, and maintaining auto samplers.
Collects water samples at various stages of treatment process and in the water distribution system.
Provides customer service to other departments, municipalities, and area residents by tracking complaints, offering solutions to issues, and locating resolutions to various problems.
Performs necessary quality control to maintain laboratory certification by purchasing lab supplies and equipment, maintaining hazardous waste and chemical hygiene programs, participating in safety programs, preparing and stocking reagents and supplies for operators' labs, and making graphs and charts for operators.
Participates in special projects by maintaining equipment, completing data entry, preparing samples, and conducting analysis.
Education/Experience
Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Six months of laboratory experience.
The desired candidate will possess a minimum of 6 months of field and/or laboratory experience.
Additional Information & Requirements
Valid Driver's License required.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Work Location: 6040 Waterworks Road, Norfolk, VA 23502
Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus.
This position is designated as an 'Essential' position and you may be required to work extended, rotating, on call, nights, weekends, and/or holidays in response to emergencies or severe weather.
Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.
Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.
Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.
Retirement
If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
NOTE:
The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.
Non-City
Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.
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The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.
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If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."
03
Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
High School Diploma/GED
Associates/Vocational
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
04
Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Health Sciences, or related field?
Yes
No
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How many years of laboratory experience do you possess?
I have less than 6 months of experience
I have 6 months to 1 year of experience
I have 1 to 2 years of experience
I have 2 or more years of experience
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Please describe your experience as it relates to question number 4.
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How many years of experience in analytical testing and procedural monitoring as related to water quality and water supply do you possess?
I have less than 6 months
I have 6 months to 1 year of experience
I have 1 to 2 years of experience
I have 2 or more years of experience
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Please describe your experience as it relates to question number 6.
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Please describe your experience with environmental sample collection?
Air
Biological
Water
Vegetation
10
What is your knowledge of the safe drinking water act regulations?
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One of the requirements of this position is working rotating weekends. Are you able to meet this requirement?
Yes
No
12
This is a full-time position. Do you agree to the scheduling requirement of Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.?
Yes
No
13
Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.
14
Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?
Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee
Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee
No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee
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Do you have a valid driver's license?
Yes
No
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Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)
I am not a Veteran
I am a Veteran
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