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Hillsborough County · 15 hours ago

Environmental Scientist II-C-E-000010503

3629 Queen Palm Dr, Tampa, FL, 33619, US

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$26.11/hr - $41/hr

2+ years exp

Hillsborough County is seeking an Environmental Scientist II to perform professional and technical duties in an environmental laboratory or field setting. The role involves conducting laboratory tests, supervising research, and addressing environmental concerns while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

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Responsibilities

Conducts or supervises laboratory tests using chemical, physical, microbiological, chromatographic, atomic absorption and colorimetric analyses of substances to determine if pollutants are harmful

Conducts independent chemical, microbiological, and biological research, experiments and comprehensive evaluation studies to determine the effects of potential and existing environmental contamination

Sorts benthic macroinvertebrates from sediment samples under a dissecting microscope and places them into general taxonomic categories

Identifies the macroinvertebrates to the lowest possible taxonomic classification

Develops new and improved laboratory procedures

Reviews permit applications, field reviews and wetland delineations, plants, complaints and investigations submitted by subordinates and clients

Responds to and investigate citizen’s environmental concerns

Uses aerial photographs for assessing site guidance, ditching patterns, continuity of systems, extent of watersheds, and adjacent land use

Performs all related field work relative to water quality, sediment, seagrass, and artificial reef monitoring

Samples water taken from water bodies and tributaries to determine quality and habitat information

Will operate self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (SCUBA) equipment or boats

Assists with the maintenance of boats, trailers, trucks, safety gear, sampling equipment, and SCUBA gear

Prepares and submits detailed reports of activities

Other duties include data entry, clerical tasks, laboratory maintenance & organization, email monitoring, meeting and training attendance

Performs other related duties as required

Qualification

Laboratory analysis methodsEnvironmental pollutants testingEnvironmental laws knowledgeLaboratory equipment operationChemical test interpretationSCUBA operationComputer software useProfessional integrityEffective communicationTeamwork