Environmental Scientist II (Air Monitoring)

Performs professional and technical duties in an environmental laboratory or in the field.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A Bachelor's degree in a Physical or Natural Science; and

Two or more years of experience in environmental protection or control, or environmental laboratory analysis; and

Possession of a valid Driver's License.

Or

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-specific competencies noted below.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of our customers and provide the highest standards of service.
• Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve.
• Organizational Excellence - Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations.
• Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

• Considerable knowledge of laboratory analysis methods and procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of environmental pollutants sampling and testing.
• Working knowledge of Federal, State, and local environmental control and mitigation laws and regulations.
• Skill in the use and operation of laboratory equipment.
• Ability to use a computer and related software.
• Ability to conduct and interpret chemical laboratory test results.
• Ability to use and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below.

• Installs, modifies, calibrates, tests, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs, at the component level, diversified electronic equipment and associated subassemblies utilized in operations such as voice and data communications, air quality monitoring, water/wastewater plant and pumping station controlling, traffic signal control, TV and video monitoring, and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) navigation aids.
• Designs, constructs, assembles, and rearranges circuits and performs other modifications to operation and test equipment, exhibits and other devices.
• Collects, logs, and records data and readings and prepares reports as needed.
• Monitors the operation of measuring equipment and controls to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies standards and specifications.
• Orders parts and supplies as required.
• Drives vehicles to remote locations to deliver, pickup, install and/or troubleshoot equipment problems.
• Performs other related duties as required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires bending, climbing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching at ground levels, standing for long periods of time, and eye and hand coordination.
• Required to work outside in a subtropical climate under adverse weather, and high noise levels.
• Must be able to lift and carry equipment and tools approximately 50lbs.
   

This classification description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all-inclusive list of the duties associated with a particular position. Management may require incumbents to perform job duties other than those contained in this document at any time.

EPC is an alcohol and drug-free work environment.  Employees may be required to take drug and alcohol tests (e.g. - post-accident or reasonable suspicion).  EPC and Hillsborough County follow the guidelines for both Federal and State laws for the testing of drugs including marijuana or the presence of THC.  If an employee tests positive for THC or marijuana, the test will be considered a positive drug test even if an employee uses cannabidiol (CBD) products and/or has a medical marijuana card.