Environmental Chemist 1; Including Trainee 1 and - Gloversville, United States - Environmental Conservation, Department of

Environmental Conservation, Department of

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Gloversville, United States

3 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Minimum Qualifications

NY HELPS
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (
NY HELPS).

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under
NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination.

Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State.

While serving permanently in a
NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

NON-

COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A bachelor's or higher degree including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in biochemistry or chemistry.

COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Reassignment - Currently in the title and an employee of DEC

or

Reinstatement Eligible - Previously held the title on a permanent competitive basis or held a title as indicated under the transfer eligible section on a permanent competitive basis

or

Transfer Eligible - One year of permanent competitive service at Salary Grade 11 or higher and either:
Eligible for transfer under Section 70.

4:
Must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications below;
or

Eligible for transfer under Section 70.

1:
One year as permanent competitive service in a title approved for 70.1 transfer.

Duties Description
Serve as an analytical chemist for the Analytical Services Unit at Hale Creek Field Station

The primary duties include:

Analyze fish and wildlife samples using gas chromatography/electron capture detector (GC/ECD) and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) for PCBs and organochlorine pesticides.

Maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation at optimal working condition. Work with laboratory technicians to perform lipid extraction and florisil chromatography cleanup. Prepare and maintain laboratory SOPs. Ensure that the appropriate quality assurance/quality control measures are implemented and consistently followed. Interpret and prepare data reports for the Analytical Services Unit Leader.

Additional Comments
Must have a valid driver's license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position. Use of personal protection equipment, including a respirator, will be required. Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

Holiday & Paid Time Off
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Pension from New York State Employees' Retirement System
Shift & Geographic pay differentials
Affordable Health Care options
Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
NYS Deferred Compensation plan
Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
And many more...

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position.

Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

DEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.