BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

CHIEF MICROBIOLOGIST

DEPARTMENT OF WATER

BUREAU OF WATER SUPPLY

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Salary: $102,876

Grade: G-9

This position is open to the public and all current city employees covered under the City's Collective Bargaining Agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) - 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: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND

1. Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago"

2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled 'payee/employee number')

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

Directs professional supervisory personnel in overseeing the conduct of microbiological analyses of water samples, and performs related duties as required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

* Directs the collection, testing, and analyses of the City's water supply, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and

compliance with testing standards and procedures

* Reviews and ensures the appropriateness of calculations, interpretations, and analyses of test results prepared by

Staff

* Prepares comprehensive analytical reports of the unit's research findings

* Directs the maintenance of testing records according to accepted standards to ensure continued certification of the

laboratory

* Assigns and oversees specialized microbiological studies and the preparation of related reports

* Directs research into new laboratory equipment, methods, and techniques and implements changes to improve

testing operations

* Directs and participates in training staff on updated analytical methods, techniques, and standard operating

procedures and equipment used in microbiological testing and analyses

* Oversees and supervises the preparation of status reports regarding staff activities and assigned projects

* Monitors and prepares the unit's budget and coordinates the purchase of equipment and material

* Reviews and approves scheduling of laboratory tests, as required

* Represents the City on microbiological issues, as required * Writes contracts for scientific equipment supply and

servicing

Additional duties may be required for this position.

Location: 1000 E. Ohio Street

Days/Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE.

MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology, Bacteriology, Biology, or a directly related field, plus four years of experience in microbiological laboratory analysis, including two years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience provided that the minimum degree requirement is met

Employees are required to obtain Illinois Department of Public Health Laboratory Certification- Registry #17506 upon 6 months of employment

Disclaimer - "Accredited" means any nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or law school where the applicant is enrolled in or has completed an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Juris Doctorate degree program.

NOTE: You must provide your transcripts and/or degree/diploma at time of processing, if applicable.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires an interview. Applicants who successfully apply for the position, meet the minimum qualifications, and possess the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral interview, will be hired.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

* Advanced experience with microbiological equipment, instruments, materials, and supplies

* Advanced experience with microbiological testing, research, and analytical practices and procedures

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on Thursday, May 23, 2024.