HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.050 WATER MICROBIOLOGIST I 20220222PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 4.050
Class Specifications for the Class:
WATER MICROBIOLOGIST
SR-18, BU-13
Duties Summary:
Performs standard microbiologist examinations of water samples in a laboratory;
assists with more complex investigations and analyses, and with assigned phases of
research projects; and performs other related duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This is the entry level class in the Water Microbiologist series. This class primarily
performs microbiological examinations of water in accordance with standard methods and
techniques.
Examples of Duties: (The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily
descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does
not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical
assignment for the position).
•Collects water samples for bacteriologic and biologic analysis;
•Conducts chlorine residual tests, performs bacteriologic examinations of water
including the presumptive, confirmed, completed and differential tests;
•Performs or assists with biologic examinations of water to gauge water quality in
terms of water, turbidity, odor, taste, and other factors affecting its suitability for
intended use;
•Assists in assigned phases of microbiologic research;
•Assists in the maintenance of laboratory apparatus and equipment;
•Prepares culture media, stains, reagents, and stock solutions;
•Conducts house to house surveys and investigates consumer complaints regarding
water quality, keeps records and prepares reports; and
•Performs other related duties as required.
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Knowledge of:
The principles of bacteriology and biology; laboratory practices, procedures, and
techniques; the use and care of scientific instruments and laboratory apparatus and
equipment; practices and procedures utilized in collecting field samples, and in recording,
assembling, and compiling scientific observations and statistical data.
Ability to:
Conduct standard microbiological examinations; make field tests and laboratory
preparations and computations; assist in the performance of research work; keep records
and prepare reports of laboratory procedures, observations, and results of tests; understand
and carry out oral and written instructions.
This is an amendment to the specification for the class WATER MICROBIOLOGIST I,
which was approved on September 8, 1994, amended on September 23, 2013, and is to be
substituted for that specification.
Approved: February 23, 2022
(date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources
PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 4.050
Minimum Qualification Specifications
for the Class:
WATER MICROBIOLOGIST I
SR-18, BU-13
Training and Experience:
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent graduation from
an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in bacteriology, biology,
microbiology, or a related field.
Substitutions Allowed:
The following may be substituted for education:
General professional work experience or education credits can be substituted for up to two
(2) years of the Bachelor’s degree such as:
A.Full time progressively responsible professional, technical, or substantive work
experience demonstrating the scope, level, and quality of work comparable to a
curriculum leading to an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree.
B.Successful completion of semester credits in a curriculum leading to a degree or
diploma at an accredited community college, trades school, college, or university (15
semester credits = 6 months).
Specialized professional work experience in bacteriology, biology, microbiology, or a related
field or education credits in bacteriology, biology, microbiology, or a related field can be
substituted for up to four (4) years of the bachelor’s degree such as:
A.Full time progressively responsible professional, technical, or substantive work
experience demonstrating the scope, level, and quality of work comparable to a
curriculum leading to an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree.
B.Successful completion of semester credits specific to bacteriology, biology,
microbiology, or a related field leading to a degree or diploma from an accredited
community college, trades school, college, or university (15 semester credits = 6
months).
A master’s degree or PhD in bacteriology, biology, microbiology, or a related field may be
substituted for the education requirement.
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If a degree is used to substitute for the education requirement, it may not be used
again towards the experience requirement. If work experience is used to substitute for
education, it may not be used again to meet the experience requirement. If the applicant
holds more than one degree, transcripts must be provided, and a thorough review will be
conducted by the DHR staff in order for more than one degree to be credited towards the
minimum qualification requirements. Additional degrees can be considered if obtained
independently through mutually exclusive classes from another degree being considered.
Substitutions will be used to the advantage of the applicant.
Quality of Experience:
Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be
accepted as proof of qualifications for a position. The applicant’s overall experience must
have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that
he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being
considered.
License Requirement:
Possession of the appropriate licenses or certificates as required of the position.
Selective Certification:
Specialized knowledge, skills and abilities may be required to perform the duties of
some positions. For such positions, Selective Certification Requirements may be
established, and certification may be restricted to eligibles who possess the pertinent
experience and/or training required to perform the duties of the position.
Agencies requesting Selective Certification must show the connection between the
kind of training and/or experience on which they wish to base selective certification and the
duties of the position to be filled.
Tests:
Applicants may be required to qualify on an appropriate examination.
Health and Physical Condition:
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and
physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential
functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Physical Effort Grouping: Light
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This is an amendment to the specification for the class WATER MICROBIOLOGIST I,
which was approved on September 8, 1994, amended on September 23, 2013, and is to be
substituted for that specification.
Approved: February 23, 2022
(date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources