Chemist I (Environmental Control)

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.

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. *Please attach to the application a copy of your college transcript(s) which must have your name, college name and date of graduation printed on it by the institution. Grade reports, incomplete transcripts and other similar documents are unacceptable.

The written test will cover
knowledge, skills, and/or abilities in such areas as:
1. Analytical chemistry, including techniques, equipment, and procedures for inorganic and organic analyses; 2. General laboratory practices, techniques, and equipment; 3. Organization and interpretation of data, including elementary statistical analysis and quality control; 4. Principles and applications of physics and chemistry related to the testing of both treated and untreated water.

is not required for taking any examinations. However, some jurisdictions, such as schools, libraries, etc., give hiring preference to residents. Some towns also require employees to establish residency within the township. For employment in a Suffolk County Department, with only limited exceptions set forth in Suffolk County Law, residency within Suffolk County or Nassau County is required within five years of employment with the county. In any case in which residency preference is given, the appointee(s) must meet a specific residency standard as defined in the Civil Service Rules. 16. Saturday
Sabbath Observers and handicapped persons:
If special arrangements for testing are required, indicate this on your