CHEMIST III - 42001526 Date: Jan 13, 2025 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce\_operations/human\_resource\_management/for\_job\_applicants/e\_verify) . Requisition No: 843884 Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services Working Title: CHEMIST III - 42001526 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 42001526 Salary: $56,500.08 - $62,150.14 Posting Closing Date: 01/23/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) CHEMIST III FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BUREAU OF STANDARDS ***OPEN COMPETIVE OPPORTUNITY *** CONTACT: Matthew Christianson (850) 544-4929 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in chemistry or biochemistryandtwo (2) years of professional chemical or biochemical experience;or A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in chemistry or biochemistryandone (1) year of professional experience as described above;or A doctorate from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in chemistry or biochemistry. Certain positions within this class require individuals to meet specific federal or state regulations as identified by the employing agency. EDUCATIONAL NOTE: Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency. A list of approved agencies can be viewed at “Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education.”Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies (fldoe.org) (https://www.fldoe.org/teaching/certification/foreign-trained-grads/approved-credential-evaluation-agencie.stml) ***ATTENTION CANDIDATES*** To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: + All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile). + Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position. + Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NOTES: Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment. JOB DUTIES: Analyze petroleum, antifreeze, and brake fluid products to verify compliance with the latest ASTM and/or State of Florida specifications using the appropriate methods and Standard Operating Procedures. Utilize the bureau's Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to aide in the collection, analysis, review and authorization of analytical results, quality control system and other associated laboratory information. Maintain, calibrate and operate analytical instrumentation with minimal supervision by senior chemists and/or laboratory manager, to facilitate accurate and timely sample analyses. Maintain inventory of supplies and parts required to ensure accurate and timely analyses of samples via assigned instrumentation. Under direction of laboratory manager, monitor the daily laboratory functions in assigned area and provide feedback to the laboratory manager to aide in efficient and accurate operation of the laboratory. This includes monitoring analyses, data recording, and reporting for all types of fuel samples and ensuring that all samples are properly analyzed according to the appropriate ASTM and/or screening methods. Reports substandard products in a timely manner to the laboratory manager. Be familiar with Florida law as it relates to fuel testing and specifications. Monitor the workflow of the laboratory and assist the manager with prioritizing the daily sample work load. Be thoroughly familiar with the latest test methods, procedures, equipment changes, and fuel specifications in order to act as an in-laboratory contact and technical resource for other Chemists and Technicians. Recommend and oversee maintenance, calibration, and repair of equipment. Assist in the training of any present or new employees. Maintain a safe, organized and clean environment throughout the areas of responsibility. Participate in and assist the Laboratory Manager in the monitoring and verfication of the locations implementation of the bureau's Quality Control Program. This includes proper and successful analyses of proficiency samples in addition to routine quality control procedures as dictated by the bureau's quality control plan. Assist other laboratories and management on needed specifications, ordering and set up of equipment. This will include writing of specifications and research to determine the maximum efficiency and requirements to perform a given task and to meet appropriate ASTM methods. Assist supervisor as requested to conduct daily work and fill in as the person-in-charge in their absence. This will require being familiar with the over all operation of the laboratory and coordinating laboratory operations with the Laboratory Administrator or designate in the absence of the laboratory manager. Perform other duties such as, but not limited to, administrative paperwork, shipping/receiving, sample custody and other non-technical duties as required by management. The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: + Annual and Sick Leave benefits; + Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year; + State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options; + Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com ;) + Flexible Spending Accounts; + Tuition waivers; + And more! For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com . For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the“Total Compensation Estimator Tool”located above under the “Posting Closing Date.” SPECIAL NOTES: The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. 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