Chemist Iv - Oahu
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Government
Recruitment Number 25-0372
Salary: $5,527 to $6,728 per month (SR-22, Step D to I)
Location:
Department of Law Enforcement, Kalihi;
Department of Health, Pearl City (temporary full-time)
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.
LegalAuthorization to Work Requirement
The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State to be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
EducationBachelor'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 ExperienceTwo (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 LicenseSome positions require possession of a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.
Substitutions AllowedRelevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply.
The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements.
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 for assistance.
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