CHEMIST

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE ONLY SEEKING INTERNAL CITY EMPLOYEES FOR THIS POSITION.

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) seeks to hire an Associate Chemist 2 within the Engineering Services, Laboratory Services Section, located in Queens, NY. Under general supervision of the Section Manager, the Associate Chemist will assist in implementing capital projects at various DEP facilities through the design and construction phase by performing analytical chemical composition analysis of metals, cement, and plastic resin materials to determine their conformance to contract specification requirements.

Analytical techniques include X‑ray fluorescence spectroscopy, atomic absorption spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, Leco carbon‑sulfur method, and optical metallography. The Associate Chemist may be required to travel to job sites to assist in technical investigations, as required.

Only applicants with permanent Civil Service status as an Associate Chemist are eligible to apply.

• Experience in analysis of metals and alloy composition and Portland cement chemistry using XRF technique
• Experience in carbon‑sulfur determination in metals using the Leco method
• Knowledge of fiber‑reinforced plastic structures construction and determination of resin type using FT‑IR
• Experience in using industry standards, specifications, and code requirements as they relate to materials composition and analytical techniques
• Experience in writing lab reports on results of analyses and data analysis of results
• Experience in administrative functions of maintaining a laboratory
• Excellent communication skills and writing skills
• A Motor Vehicle Driver’s License valid in the state of New York will be required for some assignments

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by 16 semester credits in chemistry and 8 semester credits in any one or a combination of the following areas: chemistry, pharmacology, toxicology, environmental science, forensic science, or other natural science.

At the time of appointment to a clinical laboratory, candidates must possess a valid License as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist issued by the New York State Education Department. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II and above, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, at least two years of full‑time satisfactory experience performing chemical or physical analyses in a laboratory. Education may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 graduate semester credits from an accredited college in any of the areas of study described in the qualification requirements for one year of experience.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible under the 55(a) Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55(a) Program.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Salary: $69,770.00 – $