Chemist Assistant
Job Posting for Chemist Assistant at Pasco County, FL
Salary
$15.00 - $22.50 Hourly
Location
New Port Richey, FL
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
12006-0424
Department
Utilities Administration & Support Services
Division
Environmental Laboratory
Opening Date
04/05/2024
Closing Date
4/18/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Salary Range
$15.00 - $22.50
Pay Grade
N27 (Non-exempt position)
Salary Disclosure
Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
General Description
JOIN OUR TEAM AS A CHEMIST ASSISTANT!
This position's primary responsibility is to accept and pick-up samples at all the Pasco County Wastewater Treatment Plants. Preserves samples upon receipt at the laboratory. Assists chemists by washing glassware and sample bottles, preparing bottle orders, and performs related work as required. The position includes Saturday and Sunday work hours.
Essential Job Functions
Accepts and picks up wastewater samples at all the wastewater treatment plants, following chain of custody protocols, and returning the samples to the lab. Preserving samples upon receipt at the laboratory (if they have not been preserved). Washing glassware for the chemists and washing sample bottles when analysis is complete following specific dishwashing protocols which involves handling acids. Assists in putting bottle orders together for clients and delivering sample bottles and reports to the wastewater treatment plants. Conducts routine daily maintenance of the laboratory vehicle. Must be highly responsible, reliable, and self motivating. Performs other duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other employees and the public.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and follow both written and oral directions.
Minimum Requirements
PHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects. Requires standing, walking, bending, stooping, and sitting. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. One (1) year experience with record keeping and computer operation. Laboratory experience preferred.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.
ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. One (1) year experience with record keeping and computer operation. Laboratory experience preferred.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.
ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.
PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORK PLACES FOR 2021
Agency
Pasco County
Address
7536 State Street
New Port Richey, Florida, 34654
Phone
(727) 847-8030
(727) 847-8103
(727) 847-8103
Website
http://www.pascocountyfl.net
General Description
JOIN OUR TEAM AS A CHEMIST ASSISTANT!
This position's primary responsibility is to accept and pick-up samples at all the Pasco County Wastewater Treatment Plants. Preserves samples upon receipt at the laboratory. Assists chemists by washing glassware and sample bottles, preparing bottle orders, and performs related work as required. The position includes Saturday and Sunday work hours.
Essential Job Functions
Accepts and picks up wastewater samples at all the wastewater treatment plants, following chain of custody protocols, and returning the samples to the lab. Preserving samples upon receipt at the laboratory (if they have not been preserved). Washing glassware for the chemists and washing sample bottles when analysis is complete following specific dishwashing protocols which involves handling acids. Assists in putting bottle orders together for clients and delivering sample bottles and reports to the wastewater treatment plants. Conducts routine daily maintenance of the laboratory vehicle. Must be highly responsible, reliable, and self motivating. Performs other duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other employees and the public.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and follow both written and oral directions.
Minimum Requirements
PHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects. Requires standing, walking, bending, stooping, and sitting. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. One (1) year experience with record keeping and computer operation. Laboratory experience preferred.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.
ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. One (1) year experience with record keeping and computer operation. Laboratory experience preferred.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.
ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.
PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORK PLACES FOR 2021
Benefits include:
- Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
- PTO (Paid Time Off)
- Paid holidays
- Group insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Deferred compensation
- Medical leave pool
- Annual medical leave buy-back
- Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.
Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.
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