LABORATORY TECHNICIAN II - 37010262 Date: Jan 31, 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: 845925 Agency: Environmental Protection Working Title: LABORATORY TECHNICIAN II - 37010262 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 37010262 Salary: $3,175.83 - Monthly Posting Closing Date: 02/13/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) Laboratory Technician II State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection Our Organization and Mission: The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystem. The Work You Will Do: The Laboratory Technician II, position number 37010262, is in the Division of Environmental Assessment and Restoration’s Biology Program’s Taxonomy Group in Tallahassee, Florida, and is responsible for assisting the taxonomy group with sample preparation, data entry, and general laboratory duties. The Laboratory Technician II duties help streamline the flow of work so sample results can be reported to customers accurately and efficiently. The Difference You Will Make: Water and natural resources are the foundation of Florida's communities, economy, and way of life. The Division of Environmental Assessment and Restoration (DEAR) is charged with protecting, maintaining, and improving the quality of Florida’s springs, rivers, lakes, estuaries, and coastal waters. DEAR team members provide the department and other resource agencies with the highest quality laboratory services available; provide technical support to the department and the public regarding water quality analysis and data quality assurance (QA); manage water quality data repositories for data storage and use by the department, other agencies and the public; and work together to monitor and assess Florida’s surface water and groundwater quality, develop strategies to reduce pollution, and work closely with local stakeholders to implement comprehensive restoration strategies that improve the lives of all Floridians and preserve aquatic resources for generations to come. How You Will Grow: DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly. Where You Will Work: The work location of this position is in Tallahassee (Leon County), Florida. Tallahassee, Florida’s Capitol City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combines old world charm with a modern pace of life. Home to two major universities as well as state government, Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. Located just 22 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, it is a short drive to some of the world's top beaches. The city is also home to numerous parks offering outdoor activities, league sports and natural trails for running, hiking and biking. 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 click www.myfrs.com ); + Flexible Spending Accounts; + Tuition waivers; + And more! For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com . Pay: $3,175.83/month Your Specific Responsibilities: In carrying out the duties of this position, the incumbent is expected at all times to be aware of and abide by the Department’s Standards of Conduct, as well as any and all departmental and/or work unit rules, directives, policies, procedures, and/or general orders applicable to performing the duties of this position. Receives, preserves and prepares invertebrate and algal samples for taxonomic identification; sieves and uses a microscope to sort aquatic organisms in invertebrate samples; settles and prepares slide mounts of algal samples. Enters and verifies taxonomic data using the Statewide Biological Data Base (SBDB), Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), or other software. Participates in laboratory glassware cleaning; operates autoclave and drying ovens; participates in general laboratory maintenance tasks. Properly disposes of and recycles formalin, hazardous waste and other chemicals. Assists in the training of sample prep staff. Performs related work as required. Participates in the DEP Medical Monitoring Program. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: + Knowledge of basic concepts, and techniques for aquatic biology, ecology, and environmental sciences. + Ability to understand and follow technical instructions for laboratory analysis, including laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and QA/QC. + Ability to accurately track, collect, record, review, and analyze laboratory data. + Skill in use of computers, including Microsoft Office software and internet resources. + Skill in the use of laboratory equipment and materials. + Ability to sit, stand, and use a microscope for long periods of time. + Ability to work at counter height for long stretches of time with periods of frequent movement about the laboratory. + Ability to complete repetitive tasks accurately and efficiently. + Ability to perform basic arithmetical calculations. + Ability to use laboratory personal protective equipment and work with acids, acetone, formalin, and other chemicals. + Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments within a given deadline. + Ability to think and work independently, as well as part of a team. + Ability to be adaptable, flexible, resourceful and to maintain a positive attitude. + Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. + Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. + Ability to participate in the DEPMedical Monitoring Program Required Qualifications: A high school diploma or GED. If selected for the position, an official transcript will be required to confirm the applicant's qualifications for this position. Medical Monitoring. Preferred Qualifications: Experience using a dissecting, inverted and/or compound microscope. Knowledge of aquatic macroinvertebrates. DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and to answer questions through the following email addresses: HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us HR_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov 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. Location: TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee