CHEMIST II

Overview

Requisition No: 871597

Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

CHEMIST II -  1

Pay Plan:
Career Service

Position Number:

Salary: $1,471.70 - $2,361.49 Biweekly

Posting Closing Date: 03/31/2026

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Florida Department of Health
Bureau of Public Health Laboratories
Jacksonville Laboratory

Open Competitive Opportunity

• This is a varied and complex position under which provides environmental information and expertise to laboratories requesting chemical certification required by Florida Statutes and coordinates information with County Health Departments, Department of Environmental Protection, Environmental Protection Agency, and other interested groups.
• Grades performance evaluation reports and prepares and mails statements to the laboratories concerning compliance.
• Initiates and follows up certification process by reviewing applications and preparing folders with proper documentation.
• Answers written correspondence and telephone inquiries concerning the water certification rules 10D-41.050 and 10D-41.100, as well as laboratory status in the certification process.
• Maintains database files and provides informational reports which evaluate laboratory status and recommend corrective action.
• Receives and reviews correspondence relevant to the certification or decertification of laboratories.
• Reviews quality assurance plans submitted by water testing laboratories and provides technical assistance when issuing remedial action reports.
• Participates in extraordinary laboratory assessments and a witness and observer for ELCP, and mission essential training, as needed. Periodic travel will be required as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.

• Knowledge of terminology, principles and techniques used in analysis and testing.
• Knowledge of procedures, techniques and equipment used in lab testing and analysis.
• Knowledge of the method of data collection.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

• Minimum:
  Hold a valid Driver License
• Preferred:
  Bachelor in science or Bachelor in Arts in Natural sciences with a minimum of 16 hours of Chemistry.

Florida Department of Health Mission:
To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:
To be the Healthiest

State in the Nation.

Values:
Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, Excellence.

Jacksonville, 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

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• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers.
• And more!

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Please be advised:
Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process. This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) for the background check. Completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Other standard employment notices include requirements related to the Selective Services System, I-9/E-Verify, and confidentiality of information. Candidates requiring reasonable accommodation should notify the agency hiring authority.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. The State supports a Drug-Free workplace and veterans’ preferences are available where applicable.

Veterans’ Preference:
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, eligible candidates receive preference in Career Service vacancies. Documentation (e.g., DD Form 214) must be attached with submissions. Veteran’s Preference documentation is available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.