Chief Microbiologist - Chicago, United States - City of Chicago

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Description

Job Number:396924**
Description

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

CHIEF MICROBIOLOGIST

DEPARTMENT OF WATER

BUREAU OF WATER SUPPLY

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Salary:
$102,876**
Grade:G-9**
This position is open to the public and all current city employees covered under the City's Collective Bargaining Agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) - BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

1. Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago"

2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled 'payee/employee number')

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

Directs professional supervisory personnel in overseeing the conduct of microbiological analyses of water samples, and performs related duties as required

_ ESSENTIAL DUTIES_

Directs the collection, testing, and analyses of the City's water supply, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and

- compliance with testing standards and procedures

Reviews and ensures the appropriateness of calculations, interpretations, and analyses of test results prepared by
Staff
Prepares comprehensive analytical reports of the unit's research findings
Directs the maintenance of testing records according to accepted standards to ensure continued certification of the

- laboratory

Assigns and oversees specialized microbiological studies and the preparation of related reports
Directs research into new laboratory equipment, methods, and techniques and implements changes to improve

- testing operations

Directs and participates in training staff on updated analytical methods, techniques, and standard operating

- procedures and equipment used in microbiological testing and analyses

Oversees and supervises the preparation of status reports regarding staff activities and assigned projects
Monitors and prepares the unit's budget and coordinates the purchase of equipment and material
Reviews and approves scheduling of laboratory tests, as required
Represents the City on microbiological issues, as required
Writes contracts for scientific equipment supply and

- servicing

Additional duties may be required for this position._

Location:1000 E. Ohio Street***
Days/Hours:Monday - Friday; 8:30 am - 4:30 pm**
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology, Bacteriology, Biology, or a directly related field, plus four years of experience in microbiological laboratory analysis, including two years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience provided that the minimum degree requirement is met
Employees are required to obtain Illinois Department of Public Health Laboratory Certification
Registry #17506 upon 6 months of employment

_ Disclaimer - "Accredited" means any nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or law school where the applicant is enrolled in or has completed an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or __Juris Doctorate degree program._**
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NOTE:
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_You must provide your transcripts and/or degree/diploma at time of processing, if applicable._

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

Advanced experience with microbiological equipment, instruments, materials, and supplies
Advanced experience with microbiological testing, research, and analytical practices and procedures

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ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on Thursday, May 23, 2024.**
Job Posting: May 9, 2024, 12:00:00 AM |
Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External: May 23, 2024, 11:59:00 PM

Salary:
$102,876.00
Pay Basis:Yearly