Chemist (Open Until Filled)

Position Description

RECRUITMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED OR UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED. RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

Chemist receives supervision from the Wastewater Environmental Supervisor or designee. This class may provide lead direction to laboratory staff; this class does not exercise supervision. The Chemist is an advanced-level technical class. Incumbents perform and/or oversee the performance of complex chemical analyses of environmental samples using sophisticated laboratory instruments including, but not limited to, Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP), Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS). Assigned duties are performed with considerable independence with results achieved through precision and accuracy, and proficiency in the performance of analyses. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strength in customer service, oral and written communication skills, organization, and applying judgment related to assigned work. Other duties include, but not limited to, recording test data and keeping records, performing complex calculations, and training other laboratory personnel in the more complex chemical tests and analyses.

One vacancy exists in the Wastewater Management Division in the Public Utilities Department. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period for up to a maximum of two years at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.

Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule

Retirement: Fresno City Retirement System, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other public California systems. The City does not participate in Social Security. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service.
Health Insurance: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
Flexible Spending Account: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
Deferred Compensation: Boost your retirement savings with The City's 457 plan.
Vacation Leave: Eight (8) hours per month, available after 6 months
Sick Leave: Eight (8) hours per month, available after 90 days
Holidays: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and one (1) personal day.
Short Term Disability: Provided through California SDI program.

Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at www.fresno.gov.

Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP)
DROP is an optional, voluntary program that allows you to have your retirement benefits deposited in a special savings account within your Retirement System all while you continue to work for the City of Fresno. To participate you must be at least age 50 with 5 years of service. Benefits include ownership of DROP account monies, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.

The Requirements

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and does not assure a place on the eligibility list.

Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biochemistry, biology or closely relate field; and one (1) year of experience in the inorganic chemical analysis of environmental samples including sample preservation and preparation and the use of Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry, Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry and other complex laboratory instruments for the testing of inorganic heavy metals on water, groundwater, wastewater, soils, sludge or bio-solids.

A copy of degree or college transcripts must be uploaded and included in your on-line application for verification of requirement. Applicants lacking the documentation may be rejected if relying upon education to meet the Minimum Requirements.

Additional Requirements

Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License is required at time of appointment and must be maintained for the entire term of employment in this class.

The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.

How To Apply

APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION. PLEASE VISIT www.fresno.gov/jobs. TO APPLY. For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.

ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of submittal.

It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the "junk mail" or "spam" folders. It is the applicant's responsibility to check these folders.

Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline or they will not be accepted for any reason. FOR THIS RECRUITMENT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PERMANENT FRESNO CITY EMPLOYEES APPLY THROUGH PEOPLESOFT SELF SERVICE.

Selection Process

The examination process may consist of the following:

Application review - Qualifying Only: Applications which meet the minimum qualifications will be reviewed and a limited number of the most qualified candidates will be invited to the Oral Examination. Selection of the most qualified candidates will be based upon those applications demonstrating the greatest breadth and depth of applicable education, experience, skills and training. Therefore, applicants are urged to submit sufficiently detailed information in their application materials for evaluation.

Oral Exam: 100%: A panel of subject matter experts will conduct a job-related oral examination to evaluate a candidate's knowledge of: care, maintenance, and operational requirements of laboratory instruments for the analysis of environmental samples; laboratory practices and Quality Assurance/Quality Control procedures; basic math principals; oral and written communication skills; and or other topics related to a candidates, training, experience, and qualifications for the position of Chemist. Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list.

The oral examination is to be determined.

Veteran Preference Regulations

Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested. Qualified veterans who pass the examination will have five (5) points added to their final score.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.

Closing Date/Time: 07/15/2024

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