CHEMIST SPECIALIST - 37010124

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Chemist Specialist position, 37010124, is in the Division of Environmental Assessment and Restoration’s Chemistry Program, LC Group, in Tallahassee. The duties of incumbent involve analyzing environmental samples for pesticides, chemical tracers, cyanotoxins, PFAS, VOCs, and other related compounds or contaminants of interest to agency programs. This position is critical to satisfying ongoing demands for analyses necessary to support water quality impairment decisions and providing support for other customers, both within and outside the Department of Environmental Protection.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Chemistry principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of the terminology, principles and techniques of chemical research, analysis, or testing.
• Knowledge of the procedures, techniques and equipment used in laboratory testing and analysis.
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection.
• Skill in the use of scientific laboratory equipment.
• Ability to collect, record and analyze scientific data relating to chemistry.
• Ability to conduct chemical research, tests and analyses using scientific methods and techniques.
• Ability to perform quantitative analysis of scientific data.
• Ability to determine work priorities, coordinates work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Ability to keep accurate research records.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to the science of chemistry.
• At least seven years of verifiable related experience in one or more of the following fields: engineering, engineering sciences, chemistry, environmental science, natural sciences, biological sciences, physical sciences, environmental policy, computer science, or public health. A post-secondary degree in engineering, engineering sciences, chemistry, environmental science, natural sciences, biological sciences, physical sciences, environmental policy, computer science, or public health from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required seven years of experience on a year-for-year basis.
• A credential evaluation report from an approved agency must be submitted along with all foreign degrees.
• Valid Drivers License

Responsibilities

• analyzing environmental samples for pesticides
• analyzing environmental samples for chemical tracers
• analyzing environmental samples for cyanotoxins
• analyzing environmental samples for PFAS
• analyzing environmental samples for VOCs
• analyzing environmental samples for other related compounds or contaminants of interest to agency programs
• satisfying ongoing demands for analyses necessary to support water quality impairment decisions
• providing support for other customers, both within and outside the Department of Environmental Protection

Benefits

• 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
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level