Environmental Chemist I/II

Salary : $9,493.00 - $12,691.00 Monthly
Location : Pleasanton, CA
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 25-019
Department: Operations
Division: Laboratory & Technical Services
Opening Date: 11/10/2025

Position

The Dublin San Ramon Services District is recruiting for a regular, full-time Environmental Chemist I/II in the Laboratory & Technical Services Division of the Operations Department.

Under direction or general supervision, learns and performs a variety of routine to complex chemical, physical, biological, and microbiological analyses involved in the testing of District's potable and recycled water and wastewater quality; performs a variety of technical tasks relative to conducting and interpreting standard and complex laboratory analyses; collects samples; sets up testing procedures, records data, and analyzes results; assists with field and laboratory investigations to determine and mitigate wastewater and water problems; and performs related duties, as required.

Please note that telework is not offered for this position.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience operating and maintaining ICP-MS instrumentation for trace element analysis. They will possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to independently troubleshoot analytical and technical issues. Proficiency in LIMS (Labworks) is essential for accurate data entry, management, and reporting.

Flexibility and adaptability are key, as the role involves a variety of administrative and technical tasks in a small-lab environment. A strong commitment to data integrity, quality, and safety compliance is critical for success in this position.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Environmental Chemist I
Receives general supervision from the Laboratory Supervisor. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

Environmental Chemist II
Receives direction from the Laboratory Supervisor.

Please note, the District is currently negotiating a successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the IFPTE Local 21 Professional Employees and the District. All salaries and benefits are subject to change pending completion of successor MOU negotiations.
Essential Functions

For information on the essential functions and duties of the positions, please view the Class Specification.
Training and Experience

To qualify, a successful incumbent must possess both education and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and abilities. Experience may not substitute for education. However, the requirement for equivalent to a bachelor's degree could be met by demonstrating completion of a number of higher-level educational units that would normally meet a bachelor degree requirement. Minimum requirements to obtain the requisite knowledge and abilities are:

Environmental Chemist I

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree with major emphasis in chemistry, biology, environmental science, or a closely related field.
• One (1) year of technical experience in water, wastewater, environmental, or industrial laboratory testing, analysis, and control.
• Possession and maintenance of a California Water Environment Association Laboratory Analyst Grade I certificate within two (2) years of appointment is required.

Environmental Chemist II

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree with major emphasis in chemistry, biology, environmental science, or a closely related field.
• Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in water, wastewater, environmental, or industrial laboratory testing, analysis, and control comparable to the Environmental Chemist I.
• Possession and maintenance of a California Water Environmental Association Laboratory Analyst Grade I certificate is required upon appointment.
• Possession and maintenance of a California Water Environment Association Laboratory Analyst Grade II certificate within one (1) year of appointment is required.

Other Recruitment Standards

Possession of a Class C Driver's License required by the State of California, Department of Motor Vehicles, to perform the duties of the position. Continued maintenance of said driver's license in compliance with established District vehicle operation standards, and the ability to be insured for the operation of a vehicle/District vehicle in accordance with the terms and conditions of the District's insurance program are conditions of continuing employment. The CSRMA driving standards are included herein by reference.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work unusual shifts, weekends, evenings, and holidays when required.
• Incumbents in this class are required to participate in the District's Shave-on-Demand policy when required to wear respiratory protection or other safety equipment.

SELECTION PROCEDURE
The selection process may consist of an evaluation of the applicant's qualifications, appraisal board interview, internal Department interviews, and/or a review of prior performance evaluations.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
This job is open until filled, however, the first review of applications will occur on Monday, December 1, 2025.
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early. This recruitment may close at any time at the discretion of the District. To apply, complete a District online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. A resume and cover letter will not be accepted in lieu of the District application form and supplemental questionnaire responses.

RECRUITMENT TIMELINE
First review of applications will occur on Monday, December 1, 2025.
A virtual appraisal board interview is tentatively scheduled on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
An in-person hiring interview is tentatively scheduled on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
(All applicants will be notified of their status prior to the dates listed above)
*Dates are subject to change

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All Dublin San Ramon Services District employees are, by State and Federal law, Disaster Service Workers. The roles and responsibilities for Disaster Service Workers are authorized by the California Emergency Services Act and are defined in the California Labor Code. In the event of a declaration of emergency, any employee of the District may be assigned to perform activities which promote the protection of public health and safety or the preservation of lives and property. Such assignments may require service at locations, times, and under conditions that are significantly different than the normal work assignments and may continue into the recovery phase of the emergency. If a "Local Emergency" is declared during the employee's shift, employees will be expected to remain at work to respond to the emergency needs of the community. If a "Local Emergency" is declared outside of the employee's shift, employees must make every effort to contact their direct supervisor or department head to obtain reporting instructions as Disaster Service Workers.
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The benefits in the above summary for the International Federation of Professional & Technical Employees (IFPTE), Local 21 are based on the MOU between Local 21 and the District through December 21, 2025. All benefits are subject to change pending ongoing successor MOU negotiations. For more information, please visit the District's website at

Per the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2012 (PEPRA), "classic members" currently employed in reciprocal public agencies are enrolled in a 2.7% at 55 CalPERS pension plan with a 8% employee contribution; "new members," either employees new to the public sector or whose date of separation from service was more than 6 months before the start date with the District, are enrolled in a 2% at 62 CalPERS pension plan with a required contribution of 50% of the "normal cost" which is 7.75% for fiscal year 2026.
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Please be sure to answer the supplemental questions thoroughly and accurately. Applicants are responsible for clearly, completely, and accurately identifying their qualifications. Your responses to the questions must be supported by both the work experience listed on your application as well as your resume. The rating of the supplemental questions may determine your application status and/or rank on the eligible list. Responses should be sufficiently detailed to assist in evaluating your qualifications for this position. Writing 'see resume' or 'N/A' is not a sufficient response (unless indicated).

• I have read and understand the statement above concerning submission of supplemental questionnaire responses.

02

Do you have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent (number of units) with major emphasis in chemistry, biology, environmental science or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of experience do you have in water, wastewater, environmental, or industrial laboratory testing, analysis and control?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 2 or more years

04

Do you have a valid drivers' license?

• Yes
• No

05

What level of California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Laboratory Analyst certification do you currently possess?

• Grade 1
• Grade 2
• Grade 3
• Grade 4
• I do not possess a Laboratory Analyst certification.

06

Please list the types of laboratory instrumentation with which you have experience (i.e., ICP-MS, GC-MS, IC, FIMS, SKALAR).
07

Incumbents are required to participate in the District's Shave-on-Demand policy when required to wear respiratory protection or other safety equipment. Are you willing and able to participate in this policy?

• Yes
• No
• Not applicable

08

Participation in the District's telework program will not be available for this position. Do you understand and agree that, if selected for this position, you will not be eligible to participate in the District's telework program?

• Yes
• No

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