What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Lab Analyst position at Lee County, FL?
Salary : $28.00 Hourly
Location : Fort Myers, FL
Job Type : Full-Time Regular
Job Number : 07441OC
Department : Natural Resources
Opening Date : 02 / 17 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 3 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
FLSA : Non-Exempt
Description
Seeking a meticulous and proactive Environmental Laboratory Analyst to conduct comprehensive laboratory analyses. The role involves a variety of tasks including the preparation and testing of samples to ensure compliance with environmental standards for drinking water, surface water, and soil.
About the Department of Natural Resources
The Natural Resources laboratory, boasting NELAP / TNI certification from the State of Florida, conducts rigorous testing for 44 potable and 53 non-potable analytes. To uphold our certification, the laboratory engages in proficiency testing biannually and undergoes a comprehensive audit biennially. Lab analysts are responsible for performing a wide variety of analyses on matrices such as drinking water, wastewater, surface water, groundwater, and marine waters. Equipped with specialized instruments for the analysis of metals, nutrients, primary / secondary pollutants, and biological samples, the lab is at the forefront of environmental testing. We invite you to become part of our highly efficient and cooperative team, where the significance of each member is recognized and celebrated!
Natural Resources is committed to the well-being of our team. We take pride in providing more than just standard benefits, including :
- A balanced approach to life and work with flexible scheduling.
- A dedication to ongoing professional development and learning.
- The chance to contribute to your community and effect positive change through significant work.
Duties and Responsibilities
Education, Experience, Licensing
Minimum Requirements :
Preferred Requirements :
Supplemental Information
The work hours and days for this position are Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 AM to 4 : 30 PM, with some weekends and holidays on a rotational basis. There is a monthly requirement to work four hours on both Saturday and Sunday. Compensation for weekend work includes a corresponding day off, typically the preceding Monday or the following Friday.
Benefits Include :
EMERGENCY RESPONSE / RECOVERY ACTIVITIES :
All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
DISCLAIMER : The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.
Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.
Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.
Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.
Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.
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Health Benefits :
Financial Benefits :
1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)
2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)
Employee Assistance Program
Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.
United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program)
Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.
Educational Assistance
Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.
Do you possess any combination of education and / or experience equivalent to High School graduation or GED equivalent and two years of experience performing chemical and bacteriological analysis, preparing a variety of reagents and media, and using specialized laboratory instruments or closely related work experience?
Could you describe how your educational background and professional experience align with the qualifications required for this role?
Have you previously worked in a TNI / NELAC-certified laboratory?
Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?
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Salary : $28
