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Description: BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT WATER CHEMIST III DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT Bureau of Water Quality Number of Positions: 1 (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval) Salary: $79,260; Grade: G-06 Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on Monday, December 1, 2025. This position is open to the public and all current city employees covered under the Cityu2019s Collective Bargaining Agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) u2013 BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid. BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: AND 1. Check the box on your profile titled u201cCurrently employed by the City of Chicagou201d 2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled u2018payee/employee numberu2019) 3. Select your correct bargaining unit FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION Under direct supervision of the chief water chemist and the director of water purification laboratories, the Water chemist III will perform and analyze tests on water samples by using pipe scales, sediment, seepage, and sludge deposits to determine chemical content _ESSENTIAL DUTIES_ u00b7 Prepares and standardizes chemical solutions prior to analyzing water samples u00b7 Performs standard and non-routine analytical tests on water samples obtained from source water, purification plants, and distribution systems to detect and determine relevant characteristics (e.g., pH level, chlorine residue, turbidity, ammonia, threshold odors, radioactivity, fluoride concentration) u00b7 Performs detailed and standard tests on pipe scales, sediment, seepage, and sludge deposits to determine chemical content u00b7 Analyzes materials used in treating water at filtration plants (e.g., blended phosphate, aluminum sulfate, hydrofluosilicic acid) to ensure conformance with product specifications and safety standards u00b7 Calculates, analyzes, and interprets test results u00b7 Prepares reports on the status and results of testing projects u00b7 Records data and maintains records on tests and analyses conducted in accordance with state and federal guidelines u00b7 Conducts specialized water analyses in response to customer complaints u00b7 Conducts research to discover improved methods of water purification u00b7 Collects data to assist in determining the amounts of chemicals to be used at purification plants u00b7 Maintains and controls inventory of laboratory testing equipment, materials, and instrumentation in conformance with acceptable laboratory standards u00b7 Assists in training personnel on testing procedures, as required u00b7 Oversees subordinate staff on special testing assignments, as required _Additional duties may be required for this position._ Location: Various Days/Hours: Various THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE. Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a directly related field, plus one (1) year of experience in water purification and chemical analysis Disclaimer