Chemist I (Public Health)

An employee in this class performs testing and analysis on samples of drinking water, surface and ground waters, sewage, marine water, liquid and solid hazardous waste, and other substances suspected of causing a public health hazard. Work involves the use and general maintenance of sophisticated modern laboratory equipment. The incumbent performs many preparatory and routine functions independently, but performs more complex tasks under supervision. Work may involve training and/or oversight of subordinate laboratory personnel in preparing media, plating, staining, performing routine tests, and adhering to standard procedures. 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 Laboratory Technician and graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by New York State with a Bachelor's Degree in one of the Chemical, Environmental, Physical, Medical, or Biological Sciences, or Engineering, including or supplemented by sixteen (16) credit hours in Chemistry, including Organic Chemistry in the jurisdiction in which the candidate seeks promotion for at least two (2) years immediately preceding the written examination date. Provisional time immediately preceding a permanent appointment to the same title(s) will be credited. *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 . Necessary Special Requirement At the time of appointment and throughout employment in this title, employees will be required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.

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.