The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system’s 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City.
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The Bureau of Water Supply seeks to hire an Associate Chemist II to serve as a Wet Chemist, to assist with performing daily operational tasks within the Wet Chemistry Section of the Distribution Laboratory. Under the supervision of the Chemistry Section Supervisor, the Associate Chemist II will perform routine qualitative and quantitative analyses of drinking water and environmental water samples, in accordance with regulatory requirements for drinking water and environmental water testing, using instruments of high complexity by following New York State approved methods. Specific duties include:
- Performing routine analytical testing using drinking wet chemistry approved methods following written protocols
- Ensuring that analyses are performed in accordance with regulatory requirements for drinking water and conduct routine laboratory quality control procedures according to the Environmental Laboratory Approval Program (ELAP)/ The National Environmental Laboratories Accreditation Conference (NELAC)/The NELAC Institute (TNI) protocols and the DWQ Quality Assurance Manual
- Implementing methods using spectrophotometers, autotitrators, Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE) meters and Ion Chromatography (IC)
- Reviewing data; generating reports; preparing standards and reagents
- Performing instrument calibration and maintenance; performing minor repairs; obtaining satisfactory calibration, QC, and proficiency test results
- Conducting research and investigations as directed by the supervisor
- Preparing method SOPs under the direction of the supervisor
- Preparing and maintaining inventory of equipment and supplies
(This is a brief description of what you might do in this position and does not include all the duties of this position.)
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Additional Information:
Some of the physical activities performed by Associate Chemists and environmental conditions experienced are: lifting and carrying packages weighing approximately 20 pounds for a distance of 30 feet; performing duties in confined work areas; wearing protective garments such as respirators, gloves, lab coats, and goggles; handling and manipulating laboratory equipment and instruments/tools such as glass and plastic ware and lab tools, etc.; adjusting settings on machines which require fine finger and hand coordination and control; and collecting samples at sites in all weather conditions.
Health and Safety requirements for an Associate Chemist Level II include being familiar with, and complying with applicable environmental, health & safety (“EH&S”) laws and regulations, and DEP’s EH&S policies and procedures as set out in Employee Environmental, Health and Safety Handbook that relate to work assignments and work environment. As well as reporting any instance of non-compliance, or issue of concern regarding violation of policy, standards or procedures to supervisor or appropriate authorities.
Special Working Conditions: Associate Chemists may be required to work all hours of the day or night and Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
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Preferred Skills:
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite software including Excel, Word, Power Point, SharePoint and Teams
- Familiarity with database systems such as STARLIMS brand Laboratory Information Management System
- Ability to analyze samples accurately and precisely
- Ability to utilize the New York State Environmental Laboratory Approval Program (ELAP) administered in accordance with directives of the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference (TNI), and Standard Methods for assigned analysis to obtain Quality Control objectives
- Communication skills both written and oral
Hours and Shift:
35 Hours per week. Day shift; may be required to work nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
Work Location:
96-05 Horace Harding Expressway
Flushing, NY 11368
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Qualification Requirements
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.
Certificate Requirement
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.
Additional Qualification Requirements For Assignment Level II and above.
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II and above, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements described for Assignment Level I, at least two years of fulltime 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 above for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with the specialized credits as described above.
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for 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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
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. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
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 protected 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.
