CHEMIST ; SR

Join the Honolulu Board of Water Supply as a Chemist I!

The Honolulu Board of Water Supply (BWS), Water Quality Division, is looking to hire a Chemist I for their Chemical Laboratory located in Honolulu.

• Test water samples for chemicals and minerals to ensure water quality and safety.
• Use a variety of lab techniques and instruments (e.g., color tests, titrations, and wet chemical methods).
• Collect water samples from different field locations, including hard‑to‑reach areas with uneven terrain.
• Investigate water quality complaints by talking with customers, testing samples, and writing reports.
• Document and report lab findings clearly, both in writing and verbally.
• Maintain lab equipment and supplies, prepare chemical solutions, and keep the lab organized.
• Stay up to date with new methods and developments in water testing and chemistry.
• Perform other assignments related to this role.

• You’ll work mainly in a lab under supervision, but will also travel to different parts of the island to collect samples in the field.

• Must be able to tolerate exposure to chemicals, noxious fumes, hazardous and toxic substances while wearing appropriate safety gear.
• Must be physically able to climb, walk, and/or crawl in confined conditions and/or remote areas while carrying fifty pounds of equipment/samples.

• Opportunity to learn and progress up the Chemist career ladder with satisfactory work experience and demonstration of applicable knowledge and skills, as well as qualify for higher level supervisory positions.

Class Title / Salary Range / Current Pay:
Chemist ISR‑18 $ 4,590 / Chemist I ISR‑20 $ 4,961 / Chemist II ISR‑22 $ 5,369.

Apply today! If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for referral to the hiring department for further consideration for the current job opening, as well as future vacancies for this job title.

Applications must be submitted online by January 17, 2026, 11:59 p.m., Hawaii Standard Time (HST), to be accepted.

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the “Benefits” tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non‑citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in chemistry.

Work experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree in chemistry on a year-for-year basis. Such work experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. Education must have been completed by the time of application in order to be credited. Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at an accredited college/university in the United States.

To receive credit, proper documentation such as a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided. The hiring agency reserves the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.

Possession of a valid appropriate driver’s license (Type 3/automobile), prior to appointment.

In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality and quantity of your education, experience, and/or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or receiving a lower score.

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