Chemist Iv - Oahu

Recruitment Number 25-0372

Salary: $5,369 to $6,535 per month (SR-22, Step D to I)

Immediate vacancies are with the Department of Law Enforcement located in Kalihi and the Department of Health has a temporary full-time vacancy in Pearl City.

These positions are responsible for supervising, developing, and/or carrying out chemical and physical tests and analytical procedures to determine the nature, composition, and properties of substances or compounds, and their conformance to legal requirements, contract provisions and/or accepted standards. They also make qualitative and quantitative analyses of substances for use in clinical diagnoses and in support of research and development functions.

• Plan, organize and perform investigational and/or research activities in one or more specialized and complex areas of chemical analysis.
• Operate a small chemical laboratory in the area of specialization or supervise several lower-level chemists in a unit activity of a large laboratory.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Legal Authorization to Work
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  State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
• Education
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  Bachelor's degree from an accredited four‑year college or university with a major in chemistry or a closely related science which included at least 30 semester credit hours in chemistry courses including organic, inorganic, analytical and/or physical chemistry.
• Specialized Experience
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  Two (2) years of professional work experience demonstrating the ability to apply the scientific laws and principles of chemistry to predict results or to interpret and evaluate the results of professional research or analyses by other chemists; or to assess the need for and validity of proposed changes and improvements in laboratory procedures and methods.
• At least one (1) year of the required specialized experience must have been comparable to the fully competent worker, or the Chemist III in the State service.
• Driver's License
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  Some positions require possession of a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.
• Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply.

Employees appointed to temporary positions may also gain membership in the civil service upon satisfactory completion of an initial probation period of at least six months. Once you become a member of the civil service, you become eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits afforded to an employee in a permanent position with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction‑in‑force.

The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808‑587‑1111 for assistance.