Chemist Iv - Oahu

Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number: 25-0372

Departments: Department of Law Enforcement (Kalihi) and Department of Health (Pearl City)

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

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 and degree to which they vary from established requirements; and also make qualitative and quantitative analyses of substances for use in clinical diagnoses and in support of research and development functions.

Plans, organizes and performs investigational and/or research activities in one or more specialized and complex areas of chemical analysis; is responsible for the operation of a small chemical laboratory in the area of specialization; or supervises several lower-level chemists in a unit activity of a large laboratory; and performs other duties as required.

• Legal Authorization To Work Requirement: The 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: 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:
  
  Two (2) years of professional work experience which demonstrated 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: Some positions require possession of a valid driver’s license at the time of appointment.
• Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply.

To view the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements, please refer to the official job announcement.

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.

The State of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Paid Holidays: 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.
• Paid Vacation: 21 days each full year from the first year of employment; up to 90 days total.
• Paid Sick Leave: 21 days per year from the first year, with no limit on accrual.
• Other Leaves: Reasonable time off with pay may be provided for jury or witness duty, death in the family, military duty, and donation to the Blood Bank.
• Health Insurance: State pays a portion of premiums for employees’ enrollment in State-sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Dental Plans.
• Life Insurance: Free state-provided life insurance policy.
• Retirement Plan: State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees.
• Other Benefits: Includes flexible spending accounts, transportation benefits, temporary disability insurance, social security contributions, promotions & transfers, training & continuing education, travel expenses, incentive & service awards, union & collective bargaining support.