Environmental Scientist II-C-E

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION COMMISSION

Environmental Scientist II (#ENVSC2

EPC0) EPCO
$26.11 - $41.00 Hourly
$54,308.80 - $85,280.00 Yearly

Performs professional and technical duties in an environmental laboratory or in the field.

• A Bachelor's degree in a Natural Science.
• Two or more years of experience in environmental protection or control, or environmental laboratory analysis.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-specific competencies noted below.

• Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of our customers and provide the highest standards of service.
• Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve.
• Organizational Excellence - Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations.
• Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.

• Considerable knowledge of laboratory analysis methods and procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of environmental pollutants sampling and testing.
• Working knowledge of Federal, State, and local environmental control and mitigation laws and regulations.
• Skill in the use and operation of laboratory equipment.
• Ability to use a computer and related software.
• Ability to conduct and interpret chemical laboratory test results.
• Ability to use and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Ability to operate SCUBA equipment and boats.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve.

Note:

The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below.

• 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 investigates 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.

• Requires sitting for extended periods of time, typically in a laboratory setting.
• Requires the…