What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Chemist Trainee - Kanawha County position at West Virginia Transportation Department?
Salary : $1,811.54 - $2,632.70 Biweekly
Location : Charleston, WV
Job Type : Full-Time Permanent
Job Number : DOT25MC021A
Division : West Virginia Department of Transportation
District / Subdivision : Materials, Control, Soil & Testing Division
Opening Date : 02 / 07 / 2025
Closing Date : 5 / 31 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
Nature of Work
The Transportation Chemist Trainee performs professional work at the beginner level testing and analyzing raw, natural and processed substances using prescribed chemical and physical laboratory procedures in order to determine chemical composition or deviation from standards. Changes in procedures or standards are usually accompanied by specific instructions. Work is reviewed by a higher level chemist or supervisor through observation of skill and technique and evaluation of analyses and findings. May be exposed to hazardous or unknown substances. Assignments may include air and / or water pollution analysis, construction materials or environmental health. Performs related work as required.
Pay Grade : 15
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs standardized laboratory and field sampling and test procedures on substances requiring wet chemical and instrumental analysis
- Analyzes water samples of PH and various natural and pollutant components
- Collects and analyzes air samples for volatile organic pollutants; analyzes samples qualitatively and quantitatively by gas chromatography, mass spectrometry, and associated techniques
- Configures, maintains, and operates air and water quality monitoring instruments
- Calibrates analysis equipment by following standard laboratory procedures
- Analyzes cement samples of compliance with construction standards
- Operates a variety of standard chemical laboratory equipment, such as spectrophotometer, atomic absorption photometer, pH meter, gas chromatograph, and extractors
- Records and reports the results of analyses
- Specific rules, regulations, and procedures that typically involve a complete segment of an assignment or project of broader scope
- Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required
Required Skills and Knowledge
Required Education and Experience
REQUIRED TRAINING / EDUCATION
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Annual Increment Pay
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
Family Medical Leave
Leave Donation Program
Military Leave
Employee Education Reimbursement & Leave Program
Flexible Work Schedules
Training Opportunities
Promotion Opportunities
Public Employees' Retirement System :
Deferred Compensation
Health Insurance Enrollment
Additional Coverage Options including Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts,
Disability Insurance and more.
Life Insurance
Credit Union
Employee Discounts
Salary : $1,812 - $2,633
