Environmental Chemist I/II

Dublin San Ramon Services District, a special district in the San Francisco Bay Area that provides water, wastewater and recycled water services, is recruiting to fill one regular, full-time Environmental Chemist position to support the Laboratory & Technical Services Division / Operations Department. This position may be filled at the I or II level. The full salary range is $9,493.00 – $12,691.00 monthly with a generous benefit and paid time off package.

Position and Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience operating and maintaining ICP-MS instrumentation for trace element analysis. They will possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to independently troubleshoot analytical and technical issues. Proficiency in LIMS (Labworks) is essential for accurate data entry, management, and reporting.

Flexibility and adaptability are key, as the role involves a variety of administrative and technical tasks in a small-lab environment. A strong commitment to data integrity, quality, and safety compliance is critical for success in this position.

Under direction or general supervision, learns and performs a variety of routine to complex chemical, physical, biological, and microbiological analyses involved in the testing of District’s potable and recycled water and wastewater quality; performs a variety of technical tasks relative to conducting and interpreting standard and complex laboratory analyses; collects samples; sets up testing procedures, records data, and analyzes results; assists with field and laboratory investigations to determine and mitigate wastewater and water problems; and performs related duties, as required.

Training and Experience

Environmental Chemist I

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree with major emphasis in chemistry, biology, environmental science, or a closely related field.
• One (1) year of technical experience in water, wastewater, environmental, or industrial laboratory testing, analysis, and control.

Environmental Chemist II

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree with major emphasis in chemistry, biology, environmental science, or a closely related field.
• Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in water, wastewater, environmental, or industrial laboratory testing, analysis, and control comparable to the Environmental Chemist I.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License is required.

Environmental Chemist I

• Possession and maintenance of a California Water Environment Association Laboratory Analyst Grade I certificate within two (2) years of appointment is required.

Environmental Chemist II

• Possession and maintenance of a California Water Environmental Association Laboratory Analyst Grade I certificate is required upon appointment.
• Possession and maintenance of a California Water Environment Association Laboratory Analyst Grade II certificate within one (1) year of appointment is required.