Chemist II (Environmental Control)

An employee in this class performs and supervises quantitative analyses on samples from marine and fresh surface waters, groundwater, industrial and domestic waste water and septage. The primary purpose of this position is to monitor the composition of ground and surface waters so as to detect and guard against pollution. The work involves the use and general maintenance of sophisticated modern laboratory equipment such as an auto-analyzer, a high-performance liquid chromatograph, an atomic absorption spectrophotometer, an organic carbon analyzer and a gas chromatograph/mass spectrometer. This class differs from Chemist I (Environmental Control) by virtue of the more complex analyses performed and the increased levels of administrative and supervisory responsibilities. The work is performed with leeway allowed for exercise of independent judgment and methods development. Direct supervision may be exercised over the work of laboratory and clerical personnel. Does related work as required.

To be eligible, a candidate must now be serving and have served on a continuous basis with permanent or contingent permanent competitive status as a Chemist I (Environmental Control) for at least two (2) years in the jurisdiction in which the candidate seeks promotion immediately preceding the written examination date. Provisional time immediately preceding a permanent appointment to the same title(s) will be credited.

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. Supervision; 4. Organization and interpretation of data, including elementary statistical analysis and quality control; 5. Principles and applications of physics and chemistry related to the testing of both treated and untreated water.