Environmental Program Consultant
About The Position
The Environmental Program Consultant serves as the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Administrator and Team Lead for the Division of Water Resources. The position leads the analysis, design, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing support of the Clinisys analytical data management system, which tracks samples, laboratory workflows, instruments, and associated data for PFAS and other analytes. The LIMS Administrator is a subject matter expert in environmental data management and works closely with laboratory personnel, field sampling staff, management across Sections and Divisions, Application Development Team members, and DEQ Information Technology Services Teams. The role requires familiarity with LIMS functionality, programming knowledge sufficient to support the software systems, and an understanding of basic laboratory concepts and methodologies. The position leads the Clinisys LIMS implementation, coordinating staff and vendors, project plans, milestones, schedules, documentation, training, timelines, and applicable budget items. It provides technical support and develops solutions to moderate-to-complex system problems, communicates project information and results, maintains procedures and training materials, and performs other duties as directed by management. Occasional travel may be required, and a valid driver's license is required to drive state vehicles. The position currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option with routine office and remote workdays. Telework arrangements may change at management's discretion.
Requirements
- Master's degree in agricultural, biological, engineering, environmental, or natural resource sciences, or a closely related curriculum, from an appropriately accredited institution, and three years of experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Familiarity with LIMS and its functionality.
- Programming knowledge at a level required to support software systems.
- Understanding of basic laboratory concepts and methodologies.
- Valid driver's license for driving state vehicles.
Responsibilities
- Lead implementation of the Clinisys LIMS, developing and managing the project plan, milestones, timelines, and applicable budget items.
- Anticipate project problems and lead collaboration to prevent or manage them; negotiate revised timelines or project outcomes as needed.
- Work with software vendors and DEQ/DIT staff to meet milestones, including managing schedules, documentation, and ongoing staff training.
- Organize and lead meetings with vendors, end users, and task teams to accomplish implementation deliverables.
- Coach staff and external users as they learn the Clinisys LIMS data workflow.
- Resolve routine and non-routine technical problems, identify recurring issues, and take action to prevent future occurrences.
- Develop suggestions for technical modifications and design or modify procedures to address moderate-to-complex problems involving computer equipment capacity and limitations.
- Prepare presentations and other communication tools to display or highlight projects.
- Participate in conferences to showcase results and demonstrate project deliverables.
- Maintain training materials and conduct training for new team members.
- Develop and maintain procedures and perform typical administrative duties.
- Perform other duties as required at management direction.
Benefits
- Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for employees with student loans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
