ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37020847

Date: Sep 18, 2024

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Requisition No: 837676

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37020847

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37020847

Salary: $3,519.17 Monthly

Posting Closing Date: 10/01/2024

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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Our Organization and Mission:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water, and land. The vision of DEP is to create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystem.

The Work You Will Do:

The Environmental Specialist I, 370220847, is in the Division of Environmental Assessment and Restoration’s Biology Program, Bench Biology Section in Tallahassee and will be responsible for preparing and analyzing environmental samples for microbiological and chlorophyll analysis; uploading and authorizing data; and performing quality control tasks. This work provides the department and other resource agencies with the highest quality laboratory services available.

The Difference You Will Make:

Water and natural resources are the foundation of Florida's communities, economy, and way of life. The Division of Environmental Assessment and Restoration (DEAR) is charged with protecting, maintaining, and improving the quality of Florida’s springs, rivers, lakes, estuaries, and coastal waters. DEAR team members provide the department and other resource agencies with the highest quality laboratory services available; provide technical support to the department and the public regarding water quality analysis and data quality assurance (QA); manage water quality data repositories for data storage and use by the department, other agencies and the public; and work together to monitor and assess Florida’s surface water and groundwater quality, develop strategies to reduce pollution, and work closely with local stakeholders to implement comprehensive restoration strategies that improve the lives of all Floridians and preserve aquatic resources for generations to come.

How You Will Grow:

DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.

Where You Will Work:

Tallahassee- Tallahassee, Florida’s Capitol City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combines old world charm with a modern pace of life. Home to two major universities as well as state government, Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. Tallahassee is a highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job or those ready to enter the next exciting chapter in their career.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;

• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;

• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;

• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com );

• Flexible Spending Accounts;

• Tuition waivers;

• And more!

  For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

  Pay:

  $ 3,519.17. monthly

  Your Specific Responsibilities:

  In carrying out the duties of this position, the incumbent is expected at all times to be aware of and abide by the Department’s Standards of Conduct, as well as any and all departmental and/or work unit rules, directives, policies, procedures, and/or general orders applicable to performing the duties of this position.

  Prepare and analyze samples in the bench biology group including but not limited to chlorophyll and microbiology.

  Upload, verify, and authorize data for tests in the bench biology group.

  Maintain logbook bench sheets, quality control charts, maintenance books, and data files.

  Prepare reagents, standards, and media for sample analysis.

  Perform instrument cleaning, maintenance, and calibration.

  Review and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and quality assurance.

  Clean and organize laboratory workspaces, glassware, and sample containers.

  Duties may fluctuate depending on laboratory workload.

  Perform other duties as required.

  Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of general biology and microbiology.

• Knowledge of the terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of the physical and natural sciences.

• Skill in the use of computers, including Microsoft Office software, internet resources, or other computer programs.

• Skill in the use of scientific laboratory equipment.

• Skill in collecting, managing, analyzing and interpreting scientific data.

• Skill in determining workload priorities and ensuring proper completion of work assignments.

• Ability to participate in sampling for special studies.

• Ability to use QC measures to evaluate accuracy, precision and efficiency of biological methods and ensure high quality data.

• Ability to use laboratory personal protective equipment and work with acids, acetone, and other chemicals.

• Ability to think and work independently, and to work well in a group.

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

• Ability to work at counter height for long stretches of time with periods of frequent movement about the laboratory.

• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and extra daily hours as needed.

  Required or Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates degree and 2 years of verifiable relevant experience; or any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience, as described above, for a total of 4 years.

  Other Job Related Requirements for this position:

• Valid Driver License.

• Occasional Travel.

  DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:

  HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us

  HR_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308

Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee