Environmental Analyst III - Internal Only

City of Plantation•Plantation, FL

About The Position

This position is open only to current City of Plantation employees. It is a non-exempt supervisory role combining technical laboratory work with leadership of laboratory analysts. The employee performs physical, chemical, and biological examinations of natural and potable water, domestic and industrial wastewater, and air quality, and serves as Technical Director for all chemical and microbiological analyses in the laboratory. Work is reviewed by the Laboratory Manager through analytical results and observation of overall laboratory performance. Employees are hired at will and serve at the pleasure of the City, which may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university, with major coursework in chemistry, biology, and/or environmental science.
At least five years of laboratory work experience, preferably in environmental quality control, including at least two years performing certified chemical and microbiological analyses. An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training may be considered.
Knowledge of chemistry and biology principles, practices, and techniques.
Knowledge of basic water and wastewater treatment principles and practices.
Knowledge of and ability to apply NELAC/NELAP and QNQC laboratory requirements, programs, procedures, and methodologies.
Ability to operate and care for specialized laboratory equipment.
Ability to prepare primary and secondary standards with precision and accuracy.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental officials, municipal employees, and the general public.
Ability to perform duties under varying climatic conditions and work safely with chemical agents, odors, fumes, and other hazardous materials.
Ability to operate a City vehicle or self-contained mobile laboratory and possess the required license.
Valid State of Florida driver's license.
Ability to work around high voltage, rotating equipment, and various hazardous chemicals.

Nice To Haves

Laboratory work experience in environmental quality control.

Responsibilities

Supervise and support laboratory analysts by instructing, assigning, reviewing, and planning work; maintaining standards; coordinating activities; and allocating personnel.
Serve and register with FDOH as Technical Director for Chemistry and Microbiology.
Operate the Lachat and Discrete Analyzer as Lead Nutrient Chemist.
Train and supervise technical laboratory assistants in water and wastewater pollution-control methods and testing procedures, and recommend procedures to improve efficiency.
Oversee daily biological, chemical, and physical analyses to determine contaminant levels in water and wastewater samples.
Ensure the Environmental Analyst II completes all microbiology quality control.
Stay current with NELAC/NELAP accreditation requirements and ensure appropriate documentation is in place and staff are properly trained.
Write and review laboratory SOPs for all certified tests and ensure correct procedures are followed.
Assist with bi-annual audits as Technical Director and gather requested audit data.
Maintain required records, log books, and files, and assist with quality-control and quality-assurance procedures.
Perform laboratory procedures normally completed by staff when needed.
Coordinate documentation and recordkeeping for MDLs, IDOCs, CDOCs, and PTs.
Perform required MDL studies on chemistry instrumentation as needed.
Review and approve staff chain-of-custody documentation in chemistry and microbiology.
Perform other related and assigned work, including duties during weather or other extreme emergencies.