Chemist 3 (2 Positions Available)
South Florida Water Management District
West Palm Beach, FL
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$56,082.52–$69,619.68 Per Year
LOCATION
West Palm Beach, FL
POSTED
22 days ago
The Chemist 3 must have significant experience with quality control techniques used in environmental laboratories and have functional knowledge of the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP). The Chemist 3 must be qualified as a NELAP Inorganics Laboratory Analyst and successfully complete initial and ongoing demonstrations of capability.
The candidate must be familiar with the quality control requirements of a certified environmental laboratory and with the production aspects of automated laboratory instruments.
This position may at times, be required to provide support before, during and after major storm events and emergency situations, such as hurricanes or other declared emergencies. Work requires some lifting (up to 40 pounds), prolonged standing, repetitive bending and reaching, periodic exposure to refrigerated conditions to retrieve samples, and work is performed in a laboratory where employees routinely use numerous chemical compounds.
HIRING RANGE: $56,082.52- $69,619.68
Employment Guidelines:
Chemist 3: Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science or a closely related field; and 2+ years of qualifying environmental laboratory experience that demonstrates measurable career progression. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
License(s) / Certification(s):
Valid State of Florida Driver's License required.
Physical Requirements/ Working Environment:
Due to the District's response role and in the total scope of emergency management, this position may at times, be required to provide support before, during, and after major storm events and emergency situations, such as hurricanes or other declared emergencies, depending on assigned emergency response role.
Veterans' Preference
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the close of the job posting.
Americans with Disabilities Act:
The South Florida Water Management District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Bureau at HR_Solutions@sfwmd.gov
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