Overview
At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community.
Orange County Utilities (OCU) provides water resources and solid waste recovery services to protect and enrich the lives of the citizens and guests of Orange County Florida. The Water Division ensures a safe and reliable water supply for all of Orange County Utilities’ customers. The Water Division operates four regional water supply facilities and eight satellite water supply facilities that collectively produce approximately 60 million gallons per day.
The Water Division is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill the position of
Environmental Coordinator. This position is part of the Quality Assurance/Quality Control team responsible for ensuring the analytical work performed by the Orange County Utilities Central Laboratory meets QA/QC standards. This position will not consist of analytical work at the bench, but rather the review of the laboratory’s analytical work and processes.
Job Description
Representative Duties/ Assignments
Duties may vary based on area of assignment
- Performs a full range of duties characteristic of a modern analytical laboratory.
- Reviews data obtained from analytical testing to ensure accuracy, precision, and consistency. Maintains and verifies accuracy of laboratory records. Inputs and reviews data in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
- Performs internal QA/QC assessments of analytical methods ensuring compliance with the 2016 TNI standards and the original EPA methods or Standard Methods.
- Maintains the Division’s comprehensive quality assurance plan through written updates. Stay well informed of current trends, laws, laboratory functions, literature, changes and improvements in laboratory analytical methods, and environmental regulations. Participate in federal and state audit programs to maintain laboratory certification.
- Provides information, advice and support to scientists and field personnel as needed. May perform other supervisory duties such as planning work of others, training new employees, and compiling reports.
- Presents training sessions on QA/QC topics to laboratory personnel.
- Aids in developing and implementing water quality projects. This may include reviewing improved techniques in testing methods to ensure all QA/QC standards are met. Contribute to problem solving in the laboratory.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Engineering or a closely related field and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in environmental protection; or an equivalent combination of relevant education or experience.
Preferences
- Environmental Studies
- Laboratory experience
- Chemical Analysis
- Advanced instrumentation experience, including chromatography or mass spectrometry, or experience in a Quality Assurance role in an analytical laboratory, is preferred
- Must possess and maintain a valid Florida’s driver’s license
- Prefer candidates with supervisory and/or quality assurance experience.
- Prefer candidates with strong computer skills to include use of a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
- Extensive analytical experience in an environmental laboratory performing chemistry, microbiology, and quality assurance.
- Experience in a laboratory certified under the 2016 TNI Standards.
- Experience with QA/QC assessments of the laboratory.
Application Deadline
Open Date: 04/02/2025
Close Date: 04/15/2025
This posting is subject to close without prior notice.
Salary Information
Pay Grade: 018 - From $30.39 to $39.51
FLSA Status: Exempt
Placement based on Education and Experience
Sign-on Incentive
This position may be eligible for a Sign-on Incentive. To learn more about our Sign-on Incentive Program visit our website at:
http://www.ocfl.net/careers/#incentives
Benefits
- 10 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays annually.
- 18 days paid time off per year.
- Longevity bonus based on years of service.
- 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
- Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
- Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
- Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
- Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
- Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Earn service time to forgive student loans.
Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.
For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx
Veterans Preference
If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.
Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.
Educational Requirements
If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.
Address
Orange County Utilities
9124 Curry Ford Road
Orlando, FL 32825
Notes
Hours: 40
Working hours are 8 hour shifts Monday through Friday.
*May include additional hours during emergencies*
Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete the pre-employment drug, physical and background check.
