Chemist 1/2/3 Flex (PCN 187924)

Anchorage, AK - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 1999 - 2646

Posted on: 03-09-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

Please check ourresidency definitionto determine if you qualify.

This position is being recruited for in Anchorage.

Pay will be determined based on level of selected individual.

Chemist 1 (Range 14) salary: $1999.50

Chemist 2 (Range 16) salary: $2296.50

Chemist 3 (Range 18) salary: $2646.00

What you will be doing:

This air quality chemist position doesnt work with beakers and Bunsen burners but uses a wide variety analytical and physical chemistry knowledge widely marketable job skills and abilities in a fast paced and flexible work environment. Learn to perform an interesting and diverse mix of field based ambient air measurements and investigations to assess compliance with all applicable state and federal ambient air quality health standards. Whether you would like to perform the hands-on operation and troubleshooting of simple to complex air quality sensors and monitors or prefer the cerebral analysis review and reporting of collected data sets this job has something for you!

Our organization mission and culture:

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservations mission includes Conserving improving and protecting Alaskas natural resources and environment to enhance the health safety economic and social well-being of Alaskans.

Clean air is essential to every breathing moment. The Air Monitoring & Quality Assurance Program in the Division of Air Quality operates and oversees air quality monitoring networks throughout Alaska. Our primary services include:

Operating ambient air quality monitoring networks to assess compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for carbon monoxide particulates nitrogen dioxide sulfur dioxide ozone and lead.
Conducting air quality monitoring in response to volcanic ashfall wildfires or special studies
Providing technical assistance in developing monitoring plans for air monitoring projects.
Implementing and following Quality Assurance and Quality Control protocols to ensure the effective operation of air quality monitors and the maintenance of high data quality standards.

The benefits of joining our team:

Our staff excels in a diverse range of job assignments and tasks benefiting from the flexibility and balance of field and office work. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for advancement while helping you develop a broad array of analytical and technical skills that have a meaningful impact. By working here you can enhance your professional career and contribute positively to your community. The training and skills you acquire will be valuable in many fields and career paths.

The working environment you can expect:

This position is conveniently located in downtown Anchorage with a dedicated parking lot and many nearby restaurants and businesses with a great mix of field and office duties. The incumbent will enjoy a friendly and flexible office environment with opportunities for telework.

We are looking for a candidate that has experience in the following areas:

Analysis and Assessment: Uses information technology in accessing collecting analyzing maintaining and disseminating data and information.
Accountability:Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality timely and cost-effective results. Determines objectives sets priorities and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules
Chemistry:Knowledge of the concepts principles and theories of the composition structure and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations including uses of chemicals and their interactions danger signs production techniques and disposal methods.
Technical Problem Solving: Troubleshoots diagnoses analyzes and identifies system malfunctions to determine the source and cause of the problem.
Quality Management:Knowledge of the principles methods and tools of quality assurance quality control and reliability used to ensure that a project system or product fulfills requirements and standards.

Special Notice:
Valid Drivers License is required

Minimum Qualifications

Competency Based Minimum Qualifications Instructions

This job class uses competency based minimum qualifications. Please ensure your application(through work history volunteer experience (duties summary) training education licenses certifications etc.) supports how you have gained the knowledge skills abilities and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.

Competency Description

The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge skills abilities (KSAs) tasks and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations as opposed to specific tasks and are to be used only as parameters and guidelines. A competencys description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA task and behavior needed to successfully meet the competency but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options as to how an applicant can meet the job expectation.

Chemist 1 (Range 14):

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college in chemistry chemical or biomolecular engineering forensic chemistry biochemistry biophysical chemistry geochemistry environmental chemistry environmental engineering molecular biology or other physical or natural science.
AND
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:

Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
Chemistry: Knowledge of the concepts principles and theories of the composition structure and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations including uses of chemicals and their interactions danger signs production techniques and disposal methods.
Measurement and Instrumentation:Knowledge of electronics and related electrical engineering disciplines necessary for the research and development of sensors electronic measurement devices and instrumentation systems for aerospace systems and components.
Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative effort and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
Technical Problem Solving: Troubleshoots diagnoses analyzes and identifies system malfunctions to determine the source and cause of the problem.

Chemist 2 (Range 16):

Successful completion of a course of developmental training under a formally established Chemist flexible staffing training plan with the State of Alaska;
OR
Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college in chemistry chemical or biomolecular engineering forensic chemistry biochemistry biophysical chemistry geochemistry environmental chemistry environmental engineering molecular biology or other physical or natural science.
AND
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:

Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical systematic sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on ones knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
Chemistry: Knowledge of the concepts principles and theories of the composition structure and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations including uses of chemicals and their interactions danger signs production techniques and disposal methods.
Measurement and Instrumentation: Knowledge of electronics and related electrical engineering disciplines necessary for the research and development of sensors electronic measurement devices and instrumentation systems for aerospace systems and components.
Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform ones job; works with understands and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:
Education from an accredited college inchemistry chemical or biomolecular engineering forensic chemistry biochemistry biophysical chemistry geochemistry environmental chemistry environmental engineering molecular biology or other physical or natural science.
AND
Experienceperforming progressively complex sample collection and preparation and classical or instrumental chemical testing and related analyses in a laboratory or similar setting.

Special Note:
Competencies means a combination of interrelated knowledge skills abilities and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.

Typically gained by means the prevalent usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.

Training and education in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom on-line self-study and on-the-job) from accredited and unaccredited sources and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs.

Progressively responsible means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity difficulty or level of responsibility.

Chemist 3 (Range 18):

Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical systematic sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on ones knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
Decision Making: Makes sound well-informed and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action even in uncertain situations to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.
Chemistry: Knowledge of the concepts principles and theories of the composition structure and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations including uses of chemicals and their interactions danger signs production techniques and disposal methods.
Scientific Research: Knowledge of the concepts principles and theories of scientific principles related to environmental ecological biological or physical science and the methods and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design collection analysis and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results.
Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar punctuation and spelling; communicates information (for example facts ideas or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information which may include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:
Education from an accredited college inchemistry chemical or biomolecular engineering forensic chemistry biochemistry biophysical chemistry geochemistry environmental chemistry environmental engineering molecular biology or other physical or natural science.
AND
Graduate level research or professional level experience independently performing a variety of standard analytical methods tests and procedures that includes at least one form of instrumental analysis (e.g. mass spectrometry gas chromatography).

Special Note:
Competencies means a combination of interrelated knowledge skills abilities and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.

Typically gained by means the prevalent usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.

Training and education in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom on-line self-study and on-the-job) from accredited and unaccredited sources and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs.

Professional experience means work that is creative analytical evaluative and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the professions principles concepts theories and practices; and is performed with the power or right to decide or act according to ones own judgment.

Additional Required Information

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF THE INTERVIEW

You may choose to bring a writing sample at the time of interview to further demonstration how your skills would be a benefit to the division. Examples of writing samples may include: an academic or private research paper in which you were the sole author a professional report results of a data analysis project etc.

FLEXIBLY STAFFED
This position is flexibly staffed. The level of the job offer will be based on the selected candidates credibly possessed and proven competencies. If hired at the lower level you will be promoted to the higher level after completing the training plan and demonstrating competency in the work.

LEGAL EMPLOYMENT
The States online recruitment system Workplace Alaska requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The State of Alaska does not function in the role as an employer sponsor.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY
Please be sure to check ourresidency definition to determine if you qualify.

EDUCATION
To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not transcripts will be required before employment.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Omission of required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration.

NOTE:The State of Alaska does not provide VISA Employer sponsorships.

WORK EXPERIENCE
When using work experience not already documented in your application please provide the employers name your job title dates of employment and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. Work experience needed to meet the minimum qualifications must be documented in the application. If the application does not support minimum qualifications the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment. A resume will not be used to determine that minimum qualifications have been met for the position in which you are applying.

If you are currently or previously been appointed to a flexibly staffed position please ensure your work experience within a flexibly staffed position indicates the actual dates employed at each level. Ensure your time and any subsequent flex promotion(s) are documented as a separate position. This is required as there are minimum qualifications that require experience at a particular level in which the lower level may not be considered. If this information is not accurately reflected in your application this may cause the processing of your application for consideration to be delayed.

NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting see resume or CV or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

MULTIPLE VACANCIES
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

APPLICATION NOTICE
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or any other database you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to successfully apply. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska How to Apply webpage found here: regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at (toll free) or . If you choose to be contacted by email please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the domains. For information on allowing emails from the domains visit the Lost Password Help page located at: STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation auxiliary aides or services or alternative communication formats please call 1- or in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1- or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201 Juneau AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
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For specific information about the position please contact the hiring manager:

Dakota Emery

Regulatory Monitoring Manager

Job DescriptionThis position is open to Alaska Residents only.Please check ourresidency definitionto determine if you qualify.This position is being recruited for in Anchorage.Pay will be determined based on level of selected individual.Chemist 1 (Range 14) salary: $1999.50Chemist 2 (Range 16) salar...

Job Description

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

Please check ourresidency definitionto determine if you qualify.

This position is being recruited for in Anchorage.

Pay will be determined based on level of selected individual.

Chemist 1 (Range 14) salary: $1999.50

Chemist 2 (Range 16) salary: $2296.50

Chemist 3 (Range 18) salary: $2646.00

What you will be doing:

Our organization mission and culture:

Operating ambient air quality monitoring networks to assess compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for carbon monoxide particulates nitrogen dioxide sulfur dioxide ozone and lead.
Conducting air quality monitoring in response to volcanic ashfall wildfires or special studies
Providing technical assistance in developing monitoring plans for air monitoring projects.
Implementing and following Quality Assurance and Quality Control protocols to ensure the effective operation of air quality monitors and the maintenance of high data quality standards.

The benefits of joining our team:

The working environment you can expect:

We are looking for a candidate that has experience in the following areas:

Analysis and Assessment: Uses information technology in accessing collecting analyzing maintaining and disseminating data and information.
Accountability:Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality timely and cost-effective results. Determines objectives sets priorities and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules
Chemistry:Knowledge of the concepts principles and theories of the composition structure and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations including uses of chemicals and their interactions danger signs production techniques and disposal methods.
Technical Problem Solving: Troubleshoots diagnoses analyzes and identifies system malfunctions to determine the source and cause of the problem.
Quality Management:Knowledge of the principles methods and tools of quality assurance quality control and reliability used to ensure that a project system or product fulfills requirements and standards.

Special Notice:
Valid Drivers License is required

Minimum Qualifications

Competency Based Minimum Qualifications Instructions

Competency Description

Chemist 1 (Range 14):

Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
Chemistry: Knowledge of the concepts principles and theories of the composition structure and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations including uses of chemicals and their interactions danger signs production techniques and disposal methods.
Measurement and Instrumentation:Knowledge of electronics and related electrical engineering disciplines necessary for the research and development of sensors electronic measurement devices and instrumentation systems for aerospace systems and components.
Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative effort and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
Technical Problem Solving: Troubleshoots diagnoses analyzes and identifies system malfunctions to determine the source and cause of the problem.

Chemist 2 (Range 16):

Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical systematic sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on ones knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
Chemistry: Knowledge of the concepts principles and theories of the composition structure and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations including uses of chemicals and their interactions danger signs production techniques and disposal methods.
Measurement and Instrumentation: Knowledge of electronics and related electrical engineering disciplines necessary for the research and development of sensors electronic measurement devices and instrumentation systems for aerospace systems and components.
Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform ones job; works with understands and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.

Chemist 3 (Range 18):

Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical systematic sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on ones knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
Decision Making: Makes sound well-informed and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action even in uncertain situations to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.
Chemistry: Knowledge of the concepts principles and theories of the composition structure and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations including uses of chemicals and their interactions danger signs production techniques and disposal methods.
Scientific Research: Knowledge of the concepts principles and theories of scientific principles related to environmental ecological biological or physical science and the methods and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design collection analysis and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results.
Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar punctuation and spelling; communicates information (for example facts ideas or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information which may include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:
Education from an accredited college inchemistry chemical or biomolecular engineering forensic chemistry biochemistry biophysical chemistry geochemistry environmental chemistry environmental engineering molecular biology or other physical or natural science.
AND
Graduate level research or professional level experience independently performing a variety of standard analytical methods tests and procedures that includes at least one form of instrumental analysis (e.g. mass spectrometry gas chromatography).

Special Note:
Competencies means a combination of interrelated knowledge skills abilities and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.

Typically gained by means the prevalent usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.

Training and education in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom on-line self-study and on-the-job) from accredited and unaccredited sources and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs.

Professional experience means work that is creative analytical evaluative and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the professions principles concepts theories and practices; and is performed with the power or right to decide or act according to ones own judgment.

Additional Required Information

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF THE INTERVIEW

You may choose to bring a writing sample at the time of interview to further demonstration how your skills would be a benefit to the division. Examples of writing samples may include: an academic or private research paper in which you were the sole author a professional report results of a data analysis project etc.