Water Chemist, Senior Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/norfolk/jobs/newprint/4819584) Apply  Water Chemist, Senior Salary $50,624.00 - $66,590.00 Annually Location Norfolk, VA Job Type Permanent Full-time Job Number 012861 Department Utilities Division Water Quality Opening Date 02/04/2025 Closing Date 2/25/2025 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits + Questions Description The City of Norfolk's Department of Utilities is currently seeking qualified Water Chemist, Senior. This person manages multiple laboratory operations while ensuring that water meets or exceeds state and federal regulations. Prepares operational, water quality and project reports. Essential Functions Essential functions include but are not limited to: + Manages laboratory operations by maintaining state certification, monitoring the compilation of data, preparing reports, performing analytical and laboratory tests associated with various instrument chromatography (e.g. ion, gas, liquid) and/or mass spectroscopy, metals and disinfection byproduct analyses, and maintaining equipment. + Performs related duties by performing duties of water chemist and supervisor as needed + Generates data through sample analysis by maintaining instruments, establishing written "standard operating procedure" manuals, preparing various monthly and quarterly reports, evaluating data from plant operation, raw water, and distribution system. + Supports various divisions including water production, distribution by calibrating and maintaining operators' lab equipment, preparing monthly reports, cross-training operators, troubleshooting treatment problems, analyzing samples, and preparing sample sites. + Collects water samples at various stages of treatment process and in the water distribution system. + Provides customer service to other departments, municipalities, and area residents by tracking complaints by computer, offering solutions to issues, and locating resolutions to various problems. + Performs necessary quality control to maintain laboratory certification by purchasing lab supplies and equipment, maintaining hazardous waste and chemical hygiene programs, participating in safety programs, preparing and stocking reagents and supplies for operators' labs. + Participates in special projects by maintaining equipment, completing data entry, preparing samples, and conducting analyses. Education/Experience Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in Bachelor's degree or equivalent. Two years experience in analytical testing and procedural monitoring as related to water quality and/or environmental laboratory experience. Preferred Candidates will possess: + Advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge (database management, creation of charts, tables etc., for purposes of data analysis) + At least 1 year experience working within a database or databases for data quality and control + Familiarity with Microsoft Access or similar + Demonstrated ability to query datasets, compile data tables, and produce charts as directed by the Manager + Ability to read government regulations, manuals, technical journals, documents, reports, memorandum, and general correspondence + At least 1 year demonstrated proficiency in use of instrument chromatography (e.g., ion, gas, liquid) and/or mass spectroscopy Additional Information & Requirements Valid Driver's License Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Work Location: 6040 Waterworks Road, Norfolk, Virginia 23502 This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus. This position is designated as an 'Essential' position and you may be required to work extended, rotating, on call, nights, weekends, and/or holidays in response to emergencies or severe weather. + Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking. + Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization. + Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union. + Retirement If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction. If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction. + The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution. NOTE: The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type. Non-City Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions. 01 The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification. + I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly. 02 If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A." 03 Please select the highest level of education you have completed. + High School Diploma/GED + Some College (6 months or more) + Vocational/Technical Degree + Associate's Degree + Bachelor's Degree + Master's Degree or higher 04 How many years of analytical testing and procedural monitoring as related to water quality and water supply do you possess? + I have less than 2 years of experience + I have 2 to 4 years of experience + i have 5 to 7 years of experience + I have over 8 years of experience 05 Please indicate the technology with which you have experience: + Database management + Creating charts / tables as it relates to analytical testing + Compiling data tables + Performing laboratory testing 06 Please explain below your experience creating, reviewing, and submitting reports for regulatory compliance. List any local, state, and/or federal regulations in which you have experience with reporting and data review. 07 The Water Chemist, Senior manages multiple laboratory operations while ensuring that water meets or exceeds state and federal regulations. Please briefly describe your experience working within a database(s) for data quality and control: 08 Please explain experience with performing analytical and laboratory tests associated with various instrument chromatography, (ion, gas, liquid) and /or mass spectroscopy, metals, and disinfection byproducts and maintaining/troubleshooting equipment. 09 Do you possess experience with the following software programs (Check all that apply): + Word + Access + Excel + LIMS 10 SCHEDULING REQUIREMENT: This position is required to work rotating weekend and holiday duty. Are you able and willing to accept this scheduling requirement? + Yes + No 11 Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee? + Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee + Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee + No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee 12 Do you currently reside in the City of Norfolk? + Yes + No 13 Do you have a valid driver's license? + Yes + No Required Question Employer City of Norfolk Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email