OPS Environmental Specialist II - 37940157

Civicworks; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The OPS Environmental Specialist II works for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Division of Environmental Assessment and Restoration in Tallahassee. This intermediate-level position provides bioassessment and quality assurance support, including field and laboratory sampling, SOP training delivery, data analysis, and audit support.

The role involves conducting environmental field sampling, preparing training materials, writing assessment reports, and participating in the

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of QA principles and field sampling techniques.
• Ability to collect water quality and biological samples following QA procedures.
• Experience writing and editing environmental assessment reports and providing data reviews.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental field sampling in support of bioassessment work.
• Prepare training materials and provide SOP training delivery.
• Write and edit environmental assessment reports; review scientific data.
• Participate in the division's bioassessment workgroup; provide audit support.

Skills

Bioassessment

QA principles

Field sampling

Data analysis

Report writing

Education

Relevant environmental science degree

Job description

The OPS Environmental Specialist II works for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Division of Environmental Assessment and Restoration in Tallahassee. This intermediate-level position provides bioassessment and quality assurance support, including field and laboratory sampling, SOP training delivery, data analysis, and audit support. The role involves conducting environmental field sampling, preparing training materials, writing assessment reports, and participating in the division's bioassessment workgroup.

Key qualifications:

• At least 5 years of verifiable related experience in environmental science or equivalent post-secondary degree in relevant fields
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance principles and environmental field sampling techniques
• Ability to collect water quality and biological samples while following strict QA procedures
• Ability to write and edit environmental assessment reports and provide scientific data review
• Valid Driver's License; occasional travel including overnight trips
• Preferred: Knowledge of DEP SOPs and biological assessment techniques; experience conducting field and laboratory audits