Environmental Scientist III-C-E-000006548

Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners•Tampa, FL

5d•$59,571 - $93,829•Onsite

About The Position

Performs advanced professional and technical duties in an environmental laboratory. Manages small to medium projects and may address large projects, manages programs, or staff in the field of environmental pollution control.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a Natural or Physical Science or Engineering
Three or more years of experience directly related to environmental regulation, monitoring, inspection, sampling, analysis, stewardship, or similar environmental duties
Two or more years of experience as a program/project manager, supervisor, or team leader
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-specific competencies noted below.
Specialized technical knowledge of a specific area of pollution control/analysis, and the ability to perform and/or supervise work in that area.
Extensive knowledge of environmental protection and pollution control issues.
Extensive knowledge of the processes, activities, requirements, and objectives of the functional area to which assigned.
Knowledge of laboratory analysis methods/procedures, environmental pollutants sampling/testing, and/or pollution control.
Considerable knowledge of Federal, State, and local environmental control laws and regulations.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and solve problems involving several variables or unique situations.
Ability to manage the details of projects, track activities and meet deadlines.
Ability to collect, organize and analyze data and make logical decisions.
Ability to use a computer and related software.
Ability to work well with others.

Nice To Haves

At least three or more years of recent experience in an environmental laboratory conducting complex chemical analysis.
Multiple years of experience directly operating and maintaining the following instrumentation: ICP/MS analyzing environmental samples for metal and mineral content.
GC/QQQ analyzing air and sediment samples for PAH content.
GC equipped with dual ECDs analyzing sediment samples for pesticide and PCB content.

Responsibilities

Manages activities, persons, resources, operations, and/or projects related to environmental control, clean up, regulation, outreach, or analysis.
Directs and coordinates activities concerned with the implementation of a project or continuation of a program.
Analyzes, reviews, formulates, and offers suggestions regarding policies and procedures to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and meet the organization’s goals and customer needs.
Validates all quality control checks, calibrations, and equipment certifications; Reviews environmental monitoring data for accuracy.
Samples or analyzes water taken from water bodies and tributaries to determine quality and habitat information.
May prepare or assist in the preparation of contract drafts, requests for proposal, and other related documents for review.
Evaluates resources, inventory, maintenance and personnel requirements; identifies needs and makes recommendations.
Monitors budgets, monitors status of allocated funds and controls expenses.
Reviews and acts on administrative and operational problems.
May participate in environmental research studies.
Prepares and maintains job-specific documentation.
Performs other related duties as required.