Chemist III

An employee in this class performs administrative, supervisory and scientific duties in directing the activities of a major laboratory subunit, and may perform a specialized quality assurance/quality control function applicable to the entire laboratory. The Chemist III performs and supervises both routine and complex chemical analyses to determine the presence or absence of trace substances in various environmental samples. The incumbent supervises and participates in the use and general maintenance of sophisticated modern laboratory equipment. Supervision is exercised over all personnel in the subunit. Supervision is received from an administrative supervisor through conferences, written reports and observation of laboratory operations. 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 II (Public Health) or Chemist II (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. 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. Preparing written material; 2. Analytical chemistry, including techniques, equipment, and procedures for inorganic and organic analyses; 3. Supervision; 4. Organization and interpretation of data, including elementary statistical analysis and quality control; 5. Sampling, analysis, and investigation of air, water, wastewater, solids, hazardous materials, and biological tissues.