CHEMIST I (ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL) 2250
DISTINGUISHING
FEATURES OF THE CLASS
Under supervision,
an employee in this class performs entry level professional work conducting
quantitative analyses on samples from marine and fresh surface waters,
groundwater and industrial and domestic wastewater sources. An important aspect of this position is that
its primary purpose is to monitor the composition of ground and surface waters
so as to detect and guard against pollution.
The work involves the supervised use and general maintenance of
sophisticated modern laboratory equipment such as an auto-analyzer, an atomic
absorption spectrophotometer, an organic carbon analyzer and a gas
chromatograph. The incumbent performs
some preparatory and routine functions independently, but performs more complex
assignments under either direct or general supervision, depending upon the
level of difficulty. Direct supervision
may be exercised over the work of Laboratory Technicians and Aides. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK
ACTIVITIES
Sets up, calibrates and runs automated analysis equipment
to quantitatively analyze water, industrial and domestic wastewater, and
septage samples;
Performs and directs Laboratory
Technicians and Aides in the performance of wet method sample preparations,
simple colorimetric tests and other simple volumetric, spectrophotometric and
gravimetric analyses;
Performs analyses associated with
the control and determination of performance of wastewater treatment
facilities;
Prepares materials for use by
washing, measuring, cooking, etc.;
Makes up reagents for use in
chemical tests;
Receives and logs in samples,
divides into smaller samples, labels and stores properly;
Reads charts of test results,
calculates numerical equivalents and transfers to log sheets;
Checks to make sure that sufficient
quantities of supplies are on hand;
May be required to testify in court
as to findings and observations;
May wash glassware and perform other
clean-up activities.
FULL PERFORMANCE
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Good knowledge of the theories, principles and practices
of organic and analytical chemistry;
good knowledge of mathematics; good knowledge of modern chemical
laboratory methods, procedures and equipment; good knowledge of the indicators,
sources and legal limits of water pollutants; working knowledge of statistics;
skill in laboratory manipulative techniques; ability to take field samples and
to set up sampling procedures; ability to operate complex electronic laboratory
equipment; ability to perform assigned analyses and tests according to
prescribed procedures; ability to make accurate observations and conclusions of
test results; ability to maintain good working relationships with others in
close quarters; patience; persistence; physical condition commensurate with the
demands of the position.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN COMPETITIVE
Graduation from a college with
federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a
Bachelor's degree in one of the natural sciences which includes at least
sixteen (16) credit hours in Chemistry including Organic Chemistry.
PROMOTIONAL
Two (2) years of permanent competitive
status as a Laboratory Technician or a Laboratory Technician (Public Works)
possessing a Bachelor's degree in one of the natural sciences with at least
sixteen (16) credit hours in Chemistry including Organic Chemistry.
R6/17/10
Competitive