Chemist (2486) - Citywide - (U00049)

Under general supervision, performs laboratory analytical tasks and professional duties to evaluate source and receiving waters, drinking water, and distribution/transmission system water quality, water and wastewater plant operations and to determine compliance with state regulations; conducts quantitative and qualitative chemical analyses using a variety of laboratory instruments and wet chemistry, microbiological or toxicity bioassay techniques; keeps detailed and accurate analytical records; uses a laboratory information management system to track, control and report analytical data to variety of water quality clients; conforms to laboratory safe practices; assists bureau and laboratory personnel as necessary to achieve the goals of the department. Essential Duties Coordinates and performs chemical and physical analyses of water, wastewater, solids, and a variety of environmental matrices using Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and appropriate Standard Methods approved methodology to determine regulatory compliance; and performs analyses and whole effluent toxicity tests. Maintains detailed and accurate instrumental and analytical records; prepares updated control charts for regularly scheduled water and wastewater analyses. Batches, prepares, analyzes, and reports results of environmental samples using the current laboratory information management system. Interprets and summarizes data collected from analytical instruments and wet chemical analyses; summarizes quality assurance data in report form; prepares oral and written reports of analytical activities for management. Troubleshoots and diagnoses rudimentary problems with laboratory instruments and equipment and takes corrective action; performs routine maintenance on laboratory instruments and equipment. Coordinates and performs quantitative and qualitative organic constituent analysis using approved methods of ion and gas chromatography (GC) and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS), and other related instrumentation. Coordinates and performs quantitative and qualitative trace element analysis using approved methods of inductively coupled plasma - atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-AES) and atomic absorption spectroscopy, inductively coupled plasma-spectroscopy (ICP-MS), and other related instrumentation. Maintains assigned working areas in a clean and organized manner. Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned in Class 2486. Minimum Qualifications : These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement. Possession of baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in chemistry or closely related science. Possession of a current valid California driver's license Desirable Qualifications:  The stated desirable qualifications may be considered at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring: Experience with Gas Chromatography/Mass spectrometry(GC-MS), Inductively Coupled Plasma(ICP-AES), Inductively Couple Plasma/Mass spectrometry(ICP-MS), and other laboratory instrumentation performing analyses on environmental samples. Knowledge and understanding of The NELAC Institute (TNI)QC requirements for CA ELAP certified laboratories Knowledge and experienced using Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Note: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed to advance through all of the steps in the selection process. Candidates must achieve a passing score on all selection procedures in order to be ranked on the eligible list. Verification of Education and Experience: Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Review SF Careers ... (truncated, view full listing at source)