• Job Description

  Req#: 4261295

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  The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Chemist to support Environmental Monitoring Laboratory in the Natural Resources Division.

  
  

  Benefits of Broward County Employment

  High Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:

  Single $10.39 / Family $76.94

  Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually

  Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:

  Single $78.64 / Family $273.13

  Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan

  457 Deferred Compensation employee match

  Eleven (11) paid holidays each year

  Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year

  Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions

  Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)

  Paid Parental Leave

  
  The successful candidate will perform advanced scientific work with supervisory laboratory analyses responsibility for water and soil pollution investigations including code enforcement. The position requires knowledge of analytical techniques related to the analyses of Nutrients, Organics and/or Metals using highly technical instrumentation to include Gas Chromatograph (GC), Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer (GC/MS), Ion Coupled Plasma Spectrometer (ICPMS) and/or Segmented Flow Analyzers depending on the assigned area. In addition, to knowledge of wet chemistry techniques in the analyses of Total Suspended Solids, Chlorophyll, and Total Organic Carbon. The candidate must have excellent communication and writing skills to complete internal audits, write technical reports including Standard Operating Procedures and conducting detection limit studies using approved methods. The position is required to assists field personnel in sampling events when necessary. Proficient in the use of LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) for data entry, quality control and reporting are preferred. Experienced working under a NELAP certified laboratory as an analyst is highly desirable. This position has emergency responsibilities to support the Resilient Environment Department in times of emergency activation.
  
  

  General Description

  Manages and coordinates, with considerable independence, all analyses of a particular parameter assigned within the laboratory.

  Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

  
  

  Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

  Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in chemistry or closely related field including six (6) months of experience in laboratory field work in the area of assignment.
  
  Special Certifications and Licenses

  Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment.

  Preferences

  Advance Degree (Master’s / PhD)

  One (1) year experience in the use of LIMS

  One (1) year experience working under a NELAP certified laboratory

  One (1) year experience in maintenance, repair and troubleshooting GCMS, ICPMS, and/or Segmented Flow Analyzer

  Two (2) years analytical experience with TOC, TSS and or Chlorophyll

  The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

  The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

  Analyzes samples of different chemistry types while adhering to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference (NELAC) regulations.

  Enters data into Lab lynx computer software. Data is used in reports submitted to the state.

  Collects and manages records as well as samples for predetermined amount of time.

  Analyzes process, compliance, and regulatory samples using gravimetric, colorimetric, and microbiological analysis.

  Records management of standards, data, maintenance, reagents, media, temperatures, and supplies.

  Performs chemical/biochemical analysis including Biochemical Oxygen Demand, solids, turbidity, and chlorine titrations.

  Performs Microbiological analysis including Total and Fecal Coliform by membrane filtration and Total coliform by Colilert.

  Performs Instrumental Analysis such as Ion Chromatography for Nutrients and Gas Chromatography for Organics.

  Analyzes chemical and microbiological analyses for the wastewater plant.

  Reports analytical data into a Laboratory Information Management System.

  Performs advanced analytical procedures on spectrophotometers and electrode instrumentation.

  Prepares reagents for the Chemical Requisition Program for the water and wastewater plants.

  Extracts semi-volatile organics samples from water, soil and wastes for Gas Chromatography (GC)/Mass Spectrometry (MS) and GC analysis.

  Analyzes the prepared samples for petroleum, herbicides and pesticides. Enters the analytical results into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

  Prepares organics glassware for sample extraction per Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) protocols.

  Assists with data entry and Quality control (QC) checking for the laboratory. Monitors temperatures for laboratory sample refrigerators for QC purposes.

  Receives laboratory samples and enters them into the LIMS.

  Assists with test designing for various laboratory methods in the LIMS and fixing errors which occur in test methods.

  Assists field personnel in sampling events when necessary.

  Assists field inspectors with sampling kits, sampling methods, and associated submission paperwork.

  Performs related work as assigned.

  Physical Demands
  Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

  Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office or shop machines or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.

  Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
  Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

  Involves routine and frequent exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals.

  County Core Competencies

  All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.

  • Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
  • Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
  • Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
  • Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

  Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

  Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.

  
  

  
  

  Emergency Management Responsibilities

  Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

  
  

  
  

  County-wide Employee Responsibilities

  All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

  
  

  
  

  All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

• About the company

  Broward County is a diverse, vibrant, urban community with parks, beaches, and green space. Broward has something for everyone. Positioned at the center of Southeast Florida, we are environmentally and economically sustainable and a gateway to the international marketplace. Broward County is a regional body working together with government partners and stakeholders to achieve common goals. We are home to innovation and a great place to live, work, play, and visit.

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