ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 64029768 1

Requisition No: 842856 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 64029768 1

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64029768 

Salary:  $52,859.82 - $66,145.59 

Posting Closing Date: 12/27/2024 

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Internal Agency Opportunity

Applicants accepted only from Department of Health employees, (includes OPS, Career Service, SES or SMS employees).

Applicants will not be accepted from outside the department.

 

Specific Responsibilities:

This is an Environmental Consultant position serving as quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) focal point for the ambient air program and the water laboratory including oversight and/or review of quality control data.  Work is performed under the supervision of the Environmental Administrator - HLTH. This position requires independent judgment, initiative, applying general knowledge of business practices and skill in applying instructions to accomplish various job functions.

 

This position is designated as sensitive position and required to maintain confidential information in accordance with the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) Palm Beach County Health Department (CHD) Information Security Policy, Protocols and Procedures. Has access to Health Management System (HMS) for Daily Activity Report (DAR). Enters and updates information in Environmental Health (EH) database including inspections, permits, customer and billing information. May view, update and release information as needed.

 

Conducts laboratory operations and data reporting using Laboratory Information and Management Software (LIMS).  Reviews data, bench sheets, and communicates with clients as needed.  Monitors QA and QC performance standards, determines validity of analyses performed, and evaluates data generated to assure reliable results. Performs necessary quality control (QC) checks on laboratory supplies.  Executes calibration checks on applicable laboratory equipment.  Completes capability demonstrations and proficiency testing for which the lab is accredited.  Attends laboratory meetings.  Achieves required laboratory trainings. 

 

Maintains accurate records through logbooks and computer files for easy review by internal and external auditors.  Develops root cause analysis and corrective actions as needed.  Participates and prepares for annual internal audit, annual management review, and biennial audit.  Update inventory counts and reports discrepancies in inventory. 

 

Analyzes potable water to determine presence or absence of escherichia coli and total coliforms.  Analyzes non-potable water to determine the most probable number of escherichia coli.  Analyzes marine water to determine the most probable number of enterococci.

 

Serves as lead scientist for the operations and maintenance of countywide ambient air monitoring network; ensures operations are carried out in accordance with standard operating procedures and criteria established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Conducts quality control in the collection of data; develops and maintains spare parts inventory for minor repairs and maintenance; schedules periodic servicing of equipment; maintains computerized data management system; coordinates collection, reduction, and compilation of air monitoring data; ensures that data meets the capture efficiency and accuracy/precision requirements of DEP and EPA. 

 

Performs calibrations and performance checks on air monitoring instruments and support equipment in accordance with the program quality assurance plan to ensure that the data collected is legally defensible.  Conducts routine data collection and handling operations. Completes routine maintenance on air monitoring instruments, and support equipment (calibration and data managemen