ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION COMMISSION
Environmental Scientist II - Air Division - Ambient Air Monitoring Section
$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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A Bachelor's degree in a Physical or Natural Science; and
Two or more years of experience in environmental protection or control, or environmental laboratory analysis; and
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.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• 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.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

• 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 work effectively with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
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.

• Installs, modifies, calibrates, tests, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs, at the component level, diversified electronic equipment and associated subassemblies utilized in operations such as voice and data communications, air quality monitoring, water/wastewater plant and pumping station controlling, traffic signal control, TV and video monitoring, and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) navigation aids.
• Designs, constructs, assembles, and rearranges circuits and performs other modifications to operation and test equipment, exhibits and other devices.
• Collects, logs, and records data and readings and prepares reports as needed.
• Monitors the operation of measuring equipment and controls to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies standards and specifications.
• Orders parts and supplies as required.
• Drives vehicles to remote locations to deliver, pickup, install and/or troubleshoot equipment problems.
• Performs other related duties as required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires bending, climbing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching at ground levels, standing for long periods of time, and eye and hand coordination.
• Required to work outside in a subtropical climate under adverse weather, and high noise levels.
• Must be able to lift and carry equipment and tools approximately 50lbs.