EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency
Energy & Environment Cabinet | Dept for Environmental Protection
Location
100 Sower Blvd Ste 104
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Description
The mission of the Kentucky Energy & Environment Cabinet (EEC) is to improve the quality of life for all Kentuckians by protecting our land, air, and water resources by utilizing our natural resources in an environmentally conscientious manner. We do this by helping families connect with nature and preserving the Commonwealth’s natural heritage; and by supporting innovative, resilient, and sustainable energy solutions that together bring economic benefit to the commonwealth.
If you are looking for a positive work environment and a career where you can make a difference in the environment we live in, then EEC is the cabinet for you. For more information on what our cabinet has to offer, check out our YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWSuC43XqlHchYeQ66tP7tg and our Careers page https://eec.ky.gov/Pages/careers.aspx
By joining the DEP/DEPS as a Chemist I in Franklin County, you will have the opportunity to extract and prepare samples such as Pesticides, PCBs, Semi-Volatiles, Diesel Range Organics, Herbicides, and others for analysis by GC, GC/MS, GC/MS/MS and LC/MS/MS.

Holders of the Chemist I position will complete tasks such as:

• Preparation/extraction of environmental samples according to established US EPA Drinking Water, Waste Water and SW (Solid Waste)-846 Hazardous Waste Methods for organic contaminants to be analyzed by GC (Gas Chromatography), GC/MS (Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry), GC/MS/MS (Gas Chromatography with tandem Mass Spectrometers) and LC/MS/MS (Liquid Chromatography with tandem Mass Spectrometers).
• Preparation of solutions and standards as required by US EPA for the extraction of organic compounds in drinking water, wastewater, ground water, fish tissue and soil.
• Maintains and troubleshoots equipment used for the preparation and extraction of samples for organic compounds.
• Begins training on analytical organic methods.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EEC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. EEC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that EEC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://dhs.gov/e-verify
EEC provides opportunities for development and upward movement. There is room to grow your skill set as you build your career. Come join our team and make an impact in the future of Kentucky. We look forward to reviewing your application.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, or in a natural, physical, forensic science or a related science field.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be 18 years of age.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in a laboratory setting. Incumbent may be exposed to hazardous materials, substances, or compounds when performing chemical analysis, which may require utilization of safety measures. Field work may be required.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Joshua Bass at Joshua.Bass@ky.gov or 502-782-7931.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

• Preparation/extraction of environmental samples according to established US EPA Drinking Water, Waste Water and SW (Solid Waste)-846 Hazardous Waste Methods for organic contaminants to be analyzed by GC (Gas Chromatography), GC/MS (Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry), GC/MS/MS (Gas Chromatography with tandem Mass Spectrometers) and LC/MS/MS (Liquid Chromatography with tandem Mass Spectrometers).
• Preparation of solutions and standards as required by US EPA for the extraction of organic compounds in drinking water, wastewater, ground water, fish tissue and soil.
• Maintains and troubleshoots equipment used for the preparation and extraction of samples for organic compounds.
• Begins training on analytical organic methods.
• Performs other duties as assigned