ASSOCIATE CHEMIST (OPEN COMPETITIVE)

Salary : $87,864.00 - $108,664.00 Annually
Location : Buffalo Sewer Authority- City Hall Room 1038, NY
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: POSTING
Department: BUFFALO SEWER AUTH
Opening Date: 05/26/2026
Closing Date: 6/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Fee: $0.00

RESIDENCE: Residence is a requirement for all positions. In the absence of clear and convincing evidence to the contrary, an applicant shall be deemed a non-resident if he/she cannot show ninety (90) days of continuous and uninterrupted residence in the City of Buffalo prior to filing application. THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO ANYONE APPLYING FOR THE BUFFALO POLICE ENTRY LEVEL EXAMINATION.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO MANDATE CONTINUOUS RESIDENCY IN THE CITY DURING YOUR EMPLOYMENT, EXCEPT FOR POSITIONS SPECIFICALLY EXEMPT UNDER STATE LAW.

FEE: WHERE INDICATED, A NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION VIA CHECK, CASH OR MONEY ORDER (If using check for payment, your check must clear to complete processing.)

Check with Civil Service office for fee waiver info.
Distinguishing Features of the Class

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.
Examples of work (Illustration Only)

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.
Minimum Qualifications

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Applicants must have continuous and permanent status in the Buffalo Sewer Authority as a Sanitary Chemist or Senior Sanitary Chemist for one year.
Open Competitive

1. Master's Degree from a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education, in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Bacteriology and four years of full-time experience in analytical laboratory work including chemistry and bacteriology, one year of which must have been in the field of public health;

OR

1. Bachelor's Degree from a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education, in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Bacteriology and six years of full-time experience in analytical laboratory work including chemistry and bacteriology, one year of which must have been in the field of public health;

OR

1. An equivalent combination within the limits of A and B.

Note: Verifiable part-time experience will be pro-rated to meet full-time experience requirements.
THE CITY OF BUFFALO IS AN EQUAL OPPORUNITY EMPLOYER
Additional 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.
This position is not eligible for benefits.