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Environmental Compliance Technician
The City of Delray Beach does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability, marital status, family status or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services. Non-Smoking. The City of Delray Beach is a Non-Tobacco Workplace. The City will not consider applicants who have used tobacco or nicotine products for a period of at least three months prior to application for employment. The definition of "tobacco or nicotine products" includes but is not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipes, snuff, e-cigarettes and nicotine patches or gum. This is technical field and laboratory work in the collection and analysis of potable and non-potable samples as required by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Florida Department of Health. Work involves conducting physical, chemical and biological analysis, utilizing standard testing procedures, laboratory instrumentation and software. Employee is expected to use independent judgment in conducting their job functions. Under supervision and with experience and training, employee will assume more complex job functions such as Laboratory Safety and Laboratory Information Management System functions. Work assigned is subject to review and performed under the general supervision of the Environmental Compliance Manager. Work schedule might require shift or weekend work. The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Collects potable and non-potable water samples and performs field testing on and off site as per the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Standard Operating Procedures and Laboratory Quality Assurance practices. Bottle washing, preservation, and preparing for sample collection as needed. Performs a variety of physical, chemical and biological analyses on samples collected from potable and non-potable water using the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S.EPA) approved methods in conformance with the Florida Department of Health Certification Program National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP) requirements. Maintains and generates all required records of sample collection and analyses performed. Prepares reagents and maintains analytical instruments in proper working order, etc. Maintains inventory levels of laboratory equipment, chemicals, and supplies; initiates requests for new or replacement materials. Receives laboratory stock supplies. Maintains online analyzers, and operations equipment Makes calculations and records results of raw data on log sheets, and through computer data entry. Manage filing system by properly filing lab reports and recovery of historical data. Ensures general cleanliness and appearance of laboratory and equipment. Coordinates safety program. Coordinates Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Performs other work as required. Foster positive employee relations and employee morale on a City-wide basis. Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university in Chemistry or related field. Two (2) years of professional, verifiable experience performing potable and/or non-potable laboratory analysis. Prefer knowledge of UV-VIS Spectroscopy, Ion Chromatography, Chemistry and Microbiology. Knowledge of NELAP practices. Knowledge in the calibration, use and proper maintenance of analytical instruments and their measurement detection limits. Punctuality and regular attendance are essential functions of this position. Ability to work rotating shifts/weekends.
The City of Delray Beach does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability, marital status, family status or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services. Non-Smoking. The City of Delray Beach is a Non-Tobacco Workplace. The City will not consider applicants who have used tobacco or nicotine products for a period of at least three months prior to application for employment. The definition of "tobacco or nicotine products" includes but is not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipes, snuff, e-cigarettes and nicotine patches or gum. This is technical field and laboratory work in the collection and analysis of potable and non-potable samples as required by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Florida Department of Health. Work involves conducting physical, chemical and biological analysis, utilizing standard testing procedures, laboratory instrumentation and software. Employee is expected to use independent judgment in conducting their job functions. Under supervision and with experience and training, employee will assume more complex job functions such as Laboratory Safety and Laboratory Information Management System functions. Work assigned is subject to review and performed under the general supervision of the Environmental Compliance Manager. Work schedule might require shift or weekend work. The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Collects potable and non-potable water samples and performs field testing on and off site as per the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Standard Operating Procedures and Laboratory Quality Assurance practices. Bottle washing, preservation, and preparing for sample collection as needed. Performs a variety of physical, chemical and biological analyses on samples collected from potable and non-potable water using the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S.EPA) approved methods in conformance with the Florida Department of Health Certification Program National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP) requirements. Maintains and generates all required records of sample collection and analyses performed. Prepares reagents and maintains analytical instruments in proper working order, etc. Maintains inventory levels of laboratory equipment, chemicals, and supplies; initiates requests for new or replacement materials. Receives laboratory stock supplies. Maintains online analyzers, and operations equipment Makes calculations and records results of raw data on log sheets, and through computer data entry. Manage filing system by properly filing lab reports and recovery of historical data. Ensures general cleanliness and appearance of laboratory and equipment. Coordinates safety program. Coordinates Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Performs other work as required. Foster positive employee relations and employee morale on a City-wide basis. Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university in Chemistry or related field. Two (2) years of professional, verifiable experience performing potable and/or non-potable laboratory analysis. Prefer knowledge of UV-VIS Spectroscopy, Ion Chromatography, Chemistry and Microbiology. Knowledge of NELAP practices. Knowledge in the calibration, use and proper maintenance of analytical instruments and their measurement detection limits. Punctuality and regular attendance are essential functions of this position. Ability to work rotating shifts/weekends.