Wastewater/Water Analytical Chemist I/II

Salary: $35.51 - $51.50 Hourly
Location : Las Vegas, NV
Job Type: PERMANENT
Job Number: 26-00036
Business Center: Plant Operations & Laboratory Service Center
Service Center/Team: Quality Laboratory
Opening Date: 09/29/2026
Closing Date: 10/20/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Recruitment Type: Open Recruitment

JOB SUMMARY:

The Clark County Water Reclamation District is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Wastewater/Water Analytical Chemist I/II position. This position will be primarily responsible for:

• Performing complex physical, chemical, microbiological, and other laboratory analysis of domestic and industrial wastewater.
• Setting up, calibrating, operating, and maintaining a variety of advanced laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Interpreting and evaluating analytical results, including recognizing and solving problems.
• Preparing documentation of samples, tests, and procedures; generating analytical reports and documents related to the laboratory's quality assurance program.
• Maintaining appropriate inventory of laboratory equipment and supplies based on determined levels; cleaning glassware and specialized equipment.
• Providing coverages in sampling and receiving processes.

Wastewater/Water Analytical Chemist I: $35.51 - $51.50 Hourly
Wastewater/Water Analytical Chemist II: $39.07 - $56.64 Hourly
This recruitment will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application.
The Wastewater/Water Analytical Chemist I is a flex position. Upon successful completion of the training program and meeting the minimum qualifications of the higher-level class, to include obtaining any required certifications and/or licenses, the successful candidate will be non-competitively promoted to Wastewater/Water Analytical Chemist II.
Education and Experience:

• Wastewater/Water Analytical Chemist I: Bachelor's degree in organic or inorganic chemistry, biochemistry, or a closely related field.
• Wastewater/Water Analytical Chemist II: In addition to the above, a minimum of two (2) years of experience performing professional laboratory chemical analyses.
• Full-time professional experience in a related field may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of two (2) years.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Specified positions may require possession of a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of appointment.
• Wastewater/Water Analytical Chemist I:
  • Preference given to candidates who are able to obtain a Nevada Water Environment Association Grade I Wastewater Quality Analyst Certification.
• Wastewater/Water Analytical Chemist II:
  • Preference given to candidates who hold a Nevada Water Environment Association Grade II Wastewater Quality Analyst Certification.
• Reciprocity: Employees with out-of-state certifications for any of the above may seek Nevada certification through reciprocity application within one (1) year from the date of hire.

Background Investigation:

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Additional background investigations may be conducted periodically after employment.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:

• Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Water Reclamation District Comprehensive Benefits

Come make a difference and join the Water Reclamation District family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes*:

• Work/Life balance with Flexible Schedules, including 4/10 options
• More money in your pocket:
  
  • 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement - NVPERS
  • No Social Security deduction
  • No State Income Tax
  • (This link will redirect you to a third-party calculator. This tool provides estimates only, and we do not guarantee accuracy).
• Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid PPO/HMO)
  
  • Medical - Employer pays Tier 1 90% of premium - Tier 2, 80%
  • Pharmacy benefits (30-day retail or 90-day mail order fills)
  • 24/7 Telephone advice nurse - no employee/dependent cost per year
  • Flexible Appointment Scheduling
    
    • Virtual Visits: Teledoc
    • In-home visits: Doctor and Dispatch Health
  • Retiree insurance - eligible after 5 years of service, includes Dental and Vision
  • CCSF - Wellness Benefit of $200 per enrolled employee/dependent per year
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer Paid Benefits:
  
  • Basic Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
  • Generous Leave Accruals that include:
    
    • 12 paid holidays
    • Birthday holiday
    • Paid vacation leave
    • Paid sick leave
  • Other leave options:
    
    • Catastrophic leave
    • Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
    • Parental leave - up to 90 days
• Wide variety of voluntary benefits that include:
  
  • Allstate Identity Protection
  • ARAG Legal Insurance
  • EMPOWER - 457b Deferred Compensation Plan - Pretax and ROTH options
  • Forthright Partners - Financial Advice for Employee & Family
  • Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short Term Disability Insurance
  • Nationwide Pet Insurance
  • PerkSpot - CCWRD Discount Program with Thousands of Discounts Per Week
  • TASC - Flexible Spending Account - Medical and Dependent Day Care - Pretax - Debit Card Available
  • Sunlife Financial - Additional Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and/or Children; AD&D for Employee or Employee & Family
  • TransAmerica - Universal Life Insurance with Long Term Care - Coverage Includes a Living Benefit Rider

*Benefits vary and are subject to change.
01

The following questions 1 - 4 will be used to assist in determining if candidates meet the minimum qualifications.
Which best describes your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Trade School or Technical Degree
• Some College (1-29 credits)
• Some College (30-59 credits)
• Some College (60-124+ credits)
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or Higher
• None of the above

02

List all degrees or certifications as indicated in the previous question (see template below).
College/University/Trade School: Graduation Date: Major/Minor (Area of Study): Units/Credits Completed: Degree Received:
Please note the education cited must be clearly documented in the "Education Experience" section of the application.
03

How many years of professional, full-time experience do you have in performing professional laboratory chemical analyses?

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• 2 or more years

04

Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in the previous question. Type N/A if you have no related experience.
Employer Name:Job Title:Hours Worked Per Week:Dates of Employment:
Please note qualifying experience cited must be clearly documented in the "Work Experience" section of the application.
05

The following skills assessment is a self-assessment used to evaluate an applicant's training and experience.
I understand that:
A) Part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area)B) Knowledge and experience levels indicated by my skills assessment responses must be supported by the work experience listed on my application;C) Any falsification or misrepresentation of the information listed on the employment application or skills assessment may result in removal from the eligibility list or rescinding a job offer;D) Responses to assessment questions that are not supported by the work history listed on the application may result in question scores being adjusted to receive 0 points. The adjusted scores will be used when determining score ranking for interviews;E) I further understand that since exam scores will be automatically generated based on the applicant's response to each item in the assessment, score appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.

• I understand this recruitment includes a supplemental skills assessment and that the answers I provide must be consistent with the work history detailed on my application and that scoring appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.

06

How many years of professional work experience do you have performing complex physical, chemical, microbiological, and other laboratory analysis on water or wastewater?

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• 2 or more years

07

How many years of professional work experience do you have setting up, calibrating, operating, and maintaining advanced laboratory instruments and equipment?

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• 2 or more years

08

How many years of professional work experience do you have using LIMS (laboratory software) and the different functions performed?

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• 2 or more years

09

How many years of professional work experience do you have with laboratory quality assurance and quality control requirements and documentation, including statistical methods?

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• 2 or more years

10

How many years of professional work experience do you have routinely using databases, and/or laboratory applications?

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• 2 or more years

11

Please write a brief summary of your experience as indicated in Questions 6 - 10.Type N/A if you have no related experience. See Template Below.
Employer Name: Job Title: Dates of Employment:Brief Summary:
12

How many years of professional work experience do you have preparing documentation of samples, tests, and procedures and generating analytical reports and documents?

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• 2 or more years

13

How many years of professional work experience do you have interpreting and evaluating analytical results, including recognizing and solving problems?

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• 2 or more years

14

How many years of professional work experience do you have providing suggestions for improvements to laboratory processes and analytical procedures to improve efficiency and quality?

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• 2 or more years

15

How many years of professional work experience do you have following laboratory safety protocols and using laboratory protective equipment?

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• 2 or more years

16

How many years of professional work experience do you have with wastewater science, treatment, regulations, or permits?

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• 2 or more years

17

Please write a brief summary of your experience as indicated in Questions 12 - 16.Type N/A if you have no related experience. See Template Below.
Employer Name: Job Title: Dates of Employment:Brief Summary:
Required Question