Environmental Specialist II - 37020728

Science Technology Engineering And Mathematics; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Environmental Specialist II position in Tallahassee conducts identification of freshwater benthic macroinvertebrates, applying microscopy, data management, and field sampling to support Florida's water quality monitoring and restoration efforts.

It requires extensive microscopy skills, knowledge of macroinvertebrate taxonomy, and experience with SBIO and LIMS, with travel and laboratory duties included as part of daily work.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of verifiable experience in biological, environmental, natural, or physical sciences.
• Experience using compound, inverted compound, and dissecting microscopes.
• Knowledge of macroinvertebrate identification to the lowest practical taxonomic level.
• Familiarity with SBIO and LIMS data systems.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel.
• Ability to sit and use a microscope for long periods and handle laboratory chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Identify freshwater benthic macroinvertebrates to the lowest practical taxonomic level.
• Perform microscopy work and laboratory quality control procedures.
• Manage data using LIMS and SBIO systems.
• Conduct field sampling to support Florida's water quality monitoring and restoration efforts.

Skills

Microscopy

Macroinvertebrate ID

SBIO/LIMS

Lab quality control

Data management

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Tools

SBIO

LIMS

Compound microscopes

Inverted microscopes

Dissecting microscopes

Job description

The Environmental Specialist II works in the Department of Environmental Protection's Division of Environmental Assessment and Restoration in Tallahassee, identifying freshwater benthic macroinvertebrates in environmental samples to the lowest practical taxonomic level. The position involves microscopy work, laboratory quality control procedures, data management using LIMS and SBIO systems, and field sampling to support Florida's water quality monitoring and restoration efforts.

Key qualifications

• At least 5 years of verifiable experience in biological, environmental, natural, or physical sciences
• Skill in using compound, inverted compound, and dissecting microscopes for analytical purposes
• Knowledge of macroinvertebrate identification to the lowest practical taxonomic level
• Skill with Statewide Biological Database (SBIO) and Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel
• Ability to sit and use a microscope for long periods and work with laboratory chemicals