WATER QUALITY TECHNICIAN II (SR-15) [1 vacancy]
City and County of HonoluluPosition Information
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Are you SCUBA certified, interested in boating, with experience collecting scientific data?
The Department of Environmental Services, Environmental Quality Division is hiring for a Water Quality Technician II at Sand Island Water Quality Lab in Honolulu. This position performs marine water column and sediment collection activities, in-situ analyses, collection of ocean circulation data, outfall inspections, and other related field collection work.
What You'll Do- Perform collection and in-situ analyses of marine water column samples; sediment samples by dredge or diving; elected species of fish and marine organisms for toxics bioaccumulation and whole effluent toxicity bioassays.
- Conduct fish and coral reef surveys using transecting methods and Remotely Operated Vehicles.
- Perform activities related to the collection of ocean circulation data, such as the deployment of current meters and drogues and dye to testing of plume dispersion.
- Perform diving inspections of the City's ocean outfalls and other marine discharges.
- Transport samples to City laboratory for processing.
- Operate a city-owned vehicle, trailer, boat, testing equipment, fishing gear, sampling equipment, and SCUBA gear.
Special Working Conditions- Bends, squeezes, embolism, nitrogen narcosis, dangerous marine life (sharks, eels, etc.), boating hazards, waterborne diseases, infections, falls, cuts and chemical burns. Will serve as a Disaster Response Worker during declared civil defense emergencies.
Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the “Benefits” tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.Apply today to make a difference in your community!
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At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Equivalent to graduation from high school. Responsible work experience which demonstrated the ability to perform the essential functions of the job may be substituted for education.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Two years of experience in collecting and analyzing oceanographic, laboratory or related data.Substitution: A Bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited college/university with major work in chemistry, biology, oceanography, or a closely-related environmental science field may be substituted for up to two years of experience in collecting and analyzing oceanographic, laboratory or related data. The Bachelor’s degree must include substantial coursework involving scientific sampling and analysis.
If you do not have a Bachelor's degree but have relevant coursework in chemistry, biology, oceanography, or a closely-related environmental science field that included scientific sampling and analysis work that you would like considered as part of your application, list it clearly in the education section and attach an official transcript. Relevant education will be considered on a credit-by-credit basis.
The education requirement must be met at the time of application. Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.Education Verification: Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT:
1. Valid driver's license (Type 3/automobile), prior to appointment; and2. Valid basic SCUBA certificate, at time of application.Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your SCUBA certificate in order to be given credit. Please attach an electronic copy of your SCUBA certificate to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your certificate to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned.
The above license and certificate must be maintained on a current basis thereafter as a condition of employment. Examination Process
If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for current vacancies and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.