CHEMIST

Salary: $39.53 - $61.82 per Hour

All pre‑employment offers are contingent upon passing a mandatory drug test and a satisfactory background investigation.

Salary Range: $82,222.40 - $

Hourly wages: $39.53 - $61.82 per Hour

Applicants will be screened based on education and experience as submitted in the application and supplemental questionnaire forms online at  Applicants are urged to answer all questions on the application form and questionnaire completely, providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where, and exactly what their duties were. An application is not considered complete if the Supplemental Questionnaire is not submitted with your application.

Application and Supplemental Questionnaire information will be accepted online only at  All pre‑employment offers are contingent upon passing a mandatory drug test and a satisfactory background investigation.

Purpose of examination:
To establish an employment register to fill future vacancies with the Water Works and Sanitary Sewer Board of the City of Montgomery.

Closing date:
July 13, 2026.

This is an area of professional work in which analysis and examination of environmental constituents is performed under the direct supervision of the Lab Manager. The employee in this classification performs technical chemical and microbiological analyses of water, wastewater, and other environmental samples; operates and maintains laboratory equipment; performs related tasks associated with data computation, reporting, and laboratory quality assurance/quality control.

Reports directly to the Lab Manager and is also under the general supervision of the Director of Environmental Services.

• Performs highly technical chemical, physical and microbiological analyses on water, wastewater, soils, biosolids and industrial wastes.
• Performs analyses according to established approved methodology, standard operating procedures and laboratory QA/QC requirements, including all documentation as required for compliance with federal, state and other regulatory requirements.
• Prepares and documents chemical and microbiological standards and reagents that meet quality and regulatory requirements.
• Performs mathematical calculations and statistical analyses for test results, using both manual and computer-based applications.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports relating to laboratory activities, ensuring the accuracy, timeliness and integrity of data.
• Reads, interprets, updates and implements complex technical documents from established guidelines as needed.
• Recognizes changes and trends in routine water, wastewater, soil, biosolids and industrial waste analytical results and follows up as needed.
• Generates quality control data such as MDLs and control charts in accordance with external and internal standards.
• Complies with safety requirements for laboratory work and actively promotes safe work practices.
• Ensures that all supplies required for analytical procedures are ordered, maintained and quality control verified.
• Follows established procedures for the safe disposal of hazardous waste items and materials.
• Performs duties while adhering to good laboratory practices, maintaining a clean work environment and following all laboratory ethics and standards.

• Performs other duties as may be required.

• Knowledge of the principles, practices and standards of chemical and microbiological analyses and laboratory operations.
• Ability to perform a variety of chemical and biological tests and analytical procedures on a variety of substances and materials.
• Ability to generate reproducible results and pass required proficiency testing within set time constraints.
• Ability to manage multiple instruments and methods concurrently while organizing testing procedures and schedules that adhere to hold time requirements with a variable sample load.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certifications for assigned methods and interact with onsite auditors professionally and competently.
• Knowledge of advanced chemical and…