Environmental Analyst
The State Hygienic Laboratory in Coralville is looking for an Environmental Analyst within the Air Quality Unit of the Environmental Health Division. The Environmental Analyst position is primarily a field-based position and requires travel across the state of Iowa, frequently overnight. During sample collection this position routinely ascends and descends ladders, stairs, and ramps and consistently raises and lowers objects weighing up to 25 pounds from one level to another.
The Environmental Analyst performs inspections, sample collection, and quantitative and qualitative tests for identification and monitoring. Ambient air conditions are monitored for regulatory compliance and to protect public health by the prevention of air pollution. The work done is used to inform and educate the general public, as well as the environmental health community, regarding ambient air quality.
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.
Work Location: Coralville, Iowa
Work Modality: In-person, on-site.
To learn more about the department visit https://shl.uiowa.edu/
For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.
About Pay and Compensation:
Pay Grade: 3A
The hiring range for this position is anticipated to be $47,000-$49,000. Salary offers are based on a variety of factors, including education, experience, skills, and budget considerations. In limited circumstances, compensation outside of the anticipated range may be considered for candidates with exceptional qualifications.
Qualifications:
Education or Equivalency Required:
A bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Chemistry, Biology, or a science with emphasis on analytical chemistry, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Required Qualifications:
· Ability to perform tasks that require accuracy, attention to detail, including accurate record keeping.
· Demonstrates effective communication, using varied tools and techniques to transmit, receive, and interpret information, both written and verbally.
· Demonstrate the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and civil manner and utilize existing resources and learning to achieve or exceed desired outcomes of current and future organizational goals and needs.
· Possession of a valid state or commercial driver's license, and the ability to meet University Fleet Safety Standards.
Highly Desirable Qualifications:
· Demonstrates a working knowledge of maintenance, service, and calibration of Air Quality monitoring equipment.
· Environmental sampling field experience.
Desirable Qualifications:
· Demonstrates a working knowledge of maintenance, service, and calibration of analytical instrumentation.
· Experience with field work.
· Demonstrates work toward improvement and implementation of Air Quality Operations.
Position and Application Details and Instructions:
Include your driver’s license information as a certification under the license and certifications section.
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following required documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
· Cover Letter
· Resume
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check, credential/education verification and verification of a valid state or commercial driver’s license, and ability to meet University Fleet Safety Standards. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact: VPR Talent (vpr-talent@uiowa.edu)
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
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