Water Microbiologist I

Job Posting End Date:

November 19, 2025

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Water Microbiologist I

Salary Range:

N/A

4,590.00 USD Monthly

Location:

Department of Water - Engineering

Civil Service or Non Civil Servic e:

Civil Service

Job Summary:

Performs standard microbiological examinations of water samples in a laboratory, assists with more complex investigations and analyses, and with assigned phases of research projects; and performs other related duties as required.

Examples of Duties:

( The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position ).

• Collects water samples for bacteriologic and biologic analysis;

• Conducts chlorine residual tests, performs bacteriologic examinations of water including the presumptive, confirmed, completed and differential tests;

• Performs or assists with biologic examinations of water to gauge water quality in terms of water, turbidity, odor, taste, and other factors affecting its suitability for intended use;

• Assists in assigned phases of microbiologic research;

• Assists in the maintenance of laboratory apparatus and equipment;

• Prepares culture media, stains, reagents, and stock solutions;

• Conducts house to house surveys and investigates consumer complaints regarding water quality, keeps records and prepares reports; and

• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Training and Experience:

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in bacteriology, biology, microbiology, or a related field.

Work Shift/ Schedule:

Monday-Friday (United States of America)

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the County of Kauaʻi that there shall be no discrimination in employment pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as amended, and the Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapters 368 and 378 .

Except for bona fide occupational or other legal requirements, no individual employed by the County, or applying for employment with the County, shall be subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy or reproductive health decisions, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation, Veteran status, credit history, domestic/sexual violence victim status, or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination