POSTING DATE: 01/30/2024
CLOSEING DATE: 03/30/2024 12:00 MIDNIGHT
SALARY: $46,937.00 - $56,616.00 Annually
EDUCATION ACCREDITATION: Applicant’s education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.
ELIGIBILITY: Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to this position identified as positions of trust will be required to authorize the release of and successfully complete a Fingerprint check.
PROBATION: All persons, including current City employees, selected from this position will be on probation for 6 months.
CLASS DEFINITION
A Microbiologist I performs routine biological tests on treated water, treated sewage, industrial waste effluents and estuaries, streams, reservoirs, lakes or the harbor. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.
Incumbents receive close supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek; some evening, weekend and holiday hours may be required. Work is performed in a laboratory where incumbents may be exposed to odors, acids and organic solvents. Work requires minimal physical exertion; however, there may be periods of prolonged standing.
SELECTION PROCESS
All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their application will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The license, training, and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for the position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must.
EDUCATION: Have a bachelor's degree in one of the biological sciences from an accredited college or university.
NOTES EQUIVALENCIES: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience which must include at least 20 credits in one of the biological sciences from an accredited college or university.
MUST ATTACH TRANSCRIPT THATS SHOWS AT LEAST 20 CREDITS IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENSES FROM AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver’s license or an equivalent out-of-state driver’s license acceptable to the Office of Risk management is required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of the theory and application of the principles of microbiology.
- Knowledge of the methods and techniques of biological testing.
- Ability to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Ability to work effectively with others.
- Ability to maintain records and write statistical and technical reports.
- Ability to calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment.
- Mathematical ability.
NOTE: Employees assigned to this class who analyze drinking water must successfully complete periodic lab certification performance tests administered by the Maryland State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
NOTE: Those eligibles who are under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.
If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Katrina Bayton, Recruitment and Talent Acquisition Specialist II via email at Katrina.Bayton@baltimorecity.gov
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