What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSOCIATE CHEMIST position at City of Buffalo?
JOB A position in this class is responsible for the conduct and management of a laboratory and supervises and coordinates the work of a small staff of chemists, bacteriologists, and laboratory technicians engaged primarily in analyzing water and sewage specimens. The position calls for the planning and initiating of projects under the administrative approval of a Treatment Plant Superintendent. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Supervises and checks all laboratory functions and personnel, involving chemical and bacteriological analyses of daily samples, material testing of chemicals purchased on specifications and special studies;
Prepares detailed and complex reports on plant operation data for industry, governmental agencies and for exchange with other sewage treatment plants;
Directs and supervises the collection, preparation and calculation of all operating and analytical data recorded by the statistician;
Performs daily inspections on major chemical processes of sewage treatment, ascertaining the need for more detailed studies on unusual conditions;
Assigns work to personnel and evaluates performance;
Conducts investigations and makes recommendations for advanced methods of water purification;
Acts as a consultant to consumers, individuals, industry and other agencies on subjects pertinent to water and sewage conditions and characteristics;
Performs related duties as required. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of analytical chemistry as related to water and sewage bacteria;
Demonstrated ability to plan and organize complete laboratory operations;
Ability to evaluate laboratory practices and to make instructive recommendation for the improvement of procedures, methods, facilities and equipment;
Ability to plan and supervise the work of others;
Motor, hand and eye coordination and color perception;
Physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position.
Prepares detailed and complex reports on plant operation data for industry, governmental agencies and for exchange with other sewage treatment plants;
Directs and supervises the collection, preparation and calculation of all operating and analytical data recorded by the statistician;
Performs daily inspections on major chemical processes of sewage treatment, ascertaining the need for more detailed studies on unusual conditions;
Assigns work to personnel and evaluates performance;
Conducts investigations and makes recommendations for advanced methods of water purification;
Acts as a consultant to consumers, individuals, industry and other agencies on subjects pertinent to water and sewage conditions and characteristics;
Performs related duties as required. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of analytical chemistry as related to water and sewage bacteria;
Demonstrated ability to plan and organize complete laboratory operations;
Ability to evaluate laboratory practices and to make instructive recommendation for the improvement of procedures, methods, facilities and equipment;
Ability to plan and supervise the work of others;
Motor, hand and eye coordination and color perception;
Physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position.
Salary : $66,639 - $76,338