What are the responsibilities and job description for the LABORATORY TECHNICIAN II (SR-13) [1 vacancy] position at City and County of Honolulu, HI?
Salary
$3,900.00 Monthly
Location
Oahu, HI
Job Type
Full-Time Permanent
Job Number
389256
Department
Honolulu Board of Water Supply
Opening Date
06/07/2026
Closing Date
6/13/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii
Position Information
"Be Part of the Team That Keeps Honolulu’s Water Safe and Clean"
The Honolulu Board of Water Supply, Water Quality Branch is hiring a Laboratory Technician II. This position, under the supervision of professional microbiologists, performs a wide variety of field and laboratory tasks and tests to assist the Water Microbiologists.
What You'll Do
- Collect drinking water samples from designated sampling sites, employing sterile techniques as prescribed by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency standards.
- Assist in all phases of microbiological analyses of drinking water samples and independently complete certain phases.
- Decontaminate, clean and sterilize all of the glassware used in the laboratory.
- Respond to consumer complaints regarding drinking water irregularities such as odd taste, odor, color, turbidity or suspected water-related illness.
- Assist in maintaining lab data program and input and compile data as directed.
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Operate a motor vehicle to perform field sample collection work.
- May be subject to falls, cuts, toxic gases, burns, infections waterborne diseases, and viral diseases.
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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Minimum Qualification Requirements
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, including or supplemented by some course work in science involving the application of laboratory procedures and techniques.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Three (3) years of laboratory work experience in a chemical, biological, or microbiological laboratory.
Substitution: A Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited college/university with major work in chemistry, biology, microbiology, or a closely-related natural science field may be substituted for the three years of laboratory work experience. The Bachelor's degree must include substantial coursework in the natural sciences which involved the application of laboratory procedures and techniques.
If you have relevant education other than a bachelor’s degree 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.
Applicable Skills:
- Knowledge of the techniques and equipment used in laboratory analysis.
- Knowledge of the operation and care of residual chlorine titrators, analytical balances, pH meters, autoclaves, biological incubators, conductivity meters, fluorometers, filtering devices, cameras, microscopes, residual chlorine kits, ovens, burners, and other laboratory apparatus.
- Knowledge of practices and procedures involved in recording, assembling, and compiling scientific observations and statistical data.
- Ability to make careful and accurate field tests and laboratory preparations.
- Ability to work closely with professional laboratory personnel and carry out assigned examinations and analyses independently.
- Ability to keep records of procedures, observations and results of field and laboratory tests.
- Ability to make field inspections and investigations in occasionally unpleasant surroundings.
LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license, as required. The current vacancy requires a valid driver's license (automobile/Type 3), prior to appointment.
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.
Employer
City and County of Honolulu
Address
650 South King Street, 10th Floor
Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813
Phone
(808) 768-8536
Website
https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/
Salary : $3,900