Environmental Lab Technician

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Environmental Lab Technician

Salary

$22.12 Hourly

Location

Fort Myers, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

07142OC

Department

Natural Resources

Opening Date

05/31/2024

Closing Date

6/30/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

We are proud to serve Lee County!

Seeking a meticulous and proactive Environmental Laboratory Technician to conduct comprehensive laboratory and field analyses. The role involves a variety of tasks including the collection, preparation, transportation, and testing of samples to ensure compliance with environmental standards for water, soil, and air.

About the Department of Natural Resources

The Natural Resources laboratory, boasting NELAP/TNI certification from the State of Florida, carries out rigorous testing for 44 potable and 53 non-potable analytes. To uphold our certification, the laboratory engages in proficiency testing biannually and undergoes a comprehensive audit biennially. Our field staff diligently monitors over 145 surface water sites each month, conducting a variety of sampling procedures. Equipped with specialized instruments for the analysis of metals, IC/TOC, and biological samples, the lab is at the forefront of environmental testing. We invite you to become part of our highly efficient and cooperative team, where the significance of each member is recognized and celebrated!

Natural Resources is committed to the well-being of our team. We take pride in providing more than just standard benefits, including:

• Work-life balance with adaptable work schedules.

• A commitment to continuous professional growth and education.

• Opportunities to make a meaningful impact in your community through important work.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Technical position that supports monitoring programs throughout the County's geographic area by collecting manual and electronic water quality and other environmental samples, while adhering to Florida Department of Environmental Standard Operating Procedures.

• Water quality and/or environmental sample collection from a wide variety of sources including, but not limited to, utility and/or solid waste plants, freshwater and marine ecosystems, groundwater wells, soils, and sediments.

• Perform both routine and highly detailed sampling procedures to satisfy permitting and regulatory requirements while following safety protocols.

• Maintain records and database information such as sampling schedule, sampling locations, and project status in a timely fashion.

• Critically observe and comprehensively document field conditions that could affect sample quality or results.

• Discuss and analyze sampling locations, field observations, and results. Prepare reports and keep detailed records.

• Communicate, record, and download data using an assortment of electronic, digital, and analog-type devices, and software.

• Deploy, maintain, repair, calibrate, and operate data collection equipment and instrumentation. For example, pumps, water quality sampling, monitoring meters, and automatic sampling equipment that require programming ability and knowledge of power sources.

• Regularly inspect and operate motor vehicles and powerboats, occasionally in remote areas. Navigate to monitoring sites using GPS or other technology.

Education, Experience, Licensing

• Requires any combination of education and/or experience equivalent to High School graduation or GED equivalent and one year of experience that involves science, research, and/or mathematics as well as environmental monitoring.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record is required.

Supplemental Information

• Proficient in analyzing and interpreting laboratory test outcomes.

• Well-versed in office software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and related applications.

• Skilled in maneuvering 4-wheel drive vehicles across rugged terrain.

• Competent in handling, launching, and piloting boats, with the ability to manage associated trailering tasks.

• Capable of enduring and performing tasks in challenging environmental conditions over prolonged durations.

• Adherence to established standard operating procedures is essential.

Work Schedule: The standard workweek is Monday to Friday, with daily hours from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Additionally, there is a monthly requirement to work four hours on both Saturday and Sunday. Compensation for weekend work is provided with a corresponding day off during the preceding week, typically Friday.

Benefits Include:

• Healthcare Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Disability Insurance: Both short-term and long-term options

• Life Insurance: Including Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)

• Financial Planning: Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care

• Support Programs: Access to our Employee Assistance Program

• Paid Time Off: Enjoy 11 paid holidays, along with generous vacation and sick leave

• Recognition and Appreciation: Through our employee appreciation and peer recognition programs

• Professional Development: Take advantage of numerous employee development opportunities

  DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.

Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.

Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.

Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.

Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.

For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at https://www.leegov.com/hr/employees/benefitplans.

To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.pdf

Health Benefits:

• Medical Insurance

• Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.

• Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Medical Reimbursement Account

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

• Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy

• Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)

• Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)

• Optional Life Insurance

• Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee)

• Short-Term Disability

• Sick Leave Pool

• Flu vaccinations

• Wellness Programs

Financial Benefits:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS)

• Two Retirement Plan Options:

1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)

2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)

• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans

• Financial Savings/Management Programs

• Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union

• Employee Leave Benefits

• Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually

• Paid Sick Leave

• Paid Vacation Leave

• Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave

• Family and Medical Leave

• Military Family & Medical Leave

• Educational Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.

United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program)

Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.

Educational Assistance

Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.

01

Do you possess any combination of education and/or experience equivalent to High School graduation or GED equivalent and one year of experience that involves science, research, and/or mathematics as well as environmental monitoring?

• Yes

• No

  02

  If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please explain your education and/or experience that qualifies you for this position including employment history and dates.

  03

  What is your skill level with Microsoft Excel?

• No Experience

• Basic Skills

• Moderate Skills

• Expert Skills

  04

  Do you have experience trailering and/or operating a boat? If yes, please explain. If this does not apply to you, please respond with "N/A".

  05

  Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

• Yes

• No

  06

  The normal work days and hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. At least once per month, you will be required to work four hours on Saturday and four hours on Sunday with a day off during the week (usually the prior Friday). Are you able to work this schedule?

• Yes

• No

  Required Question

Agency

Lee County Government

Address

P.O. Box 398 ATT: Human Resources Fort Myers, Florida, 33902

Phone

(239) 533-2245

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty

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