Florida Conservation Corps (FLCC) - Progress Tracking Assistant

Requisition No: 856295 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: Florida Conservation Corps (FLCC) - Progress Tracking Assistant

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 37970587 

Salary:  $18.55 Per hour 

Posting Closing Date: 07/31/2025 

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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:

This position serves as a progress tracking assistant and is responsible for organizing and maintaining grant required support for the Florida Conservation Corps program participants.

The Florida Conservation Corps (FLCC) currently consists of 6 staff and 65 AmeriCorps national service members who serve in 31 state parks and regional district offices. Members focus on invasive exotic plant management, recreational trail improvement and assessment, and volunteer recruitment and management. Additionally, FLCC members can deploy across Florida and other states in response to natural disasters. The trail assistant will assist in training and supporting disaster response deployment efforts.

The incumbent for this position plays a vital role in managing training and tracking member’s progress, assuring the timely submittal of member paperwork, assisting members with program related questions, and maintaining electronic and hard copy files. This position develops, tests, and implements program tracking and trainings tools. Other duties include but are not limited to assisting with member recruitment, placement, and retention, ensuring compliance with the AmeriCorps grant contract, developing partnerships, helping to coordinate service projects, and assisting with the annual grant application process. This position is also responsible for assisting with purchasing and distributing member supplies as well as maintaining the inventory and organization of program equipment.  

Link for more information about the program: https://www.floridastateparks.org/FLCC

The Difference You Will Make:

This role will assist the program members that improve natural plant communities, public outreach, accessibility and public use trails at Florida State Parks.

This role is within the Florida Conservation Corps AmeriCorps program within the Division of Recreation and Parks. This role is critical to applying AmeriCorps resources to the needs of state parks.

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:

FLCC Administration

4801 Camp Ranch Road

Gainesville, FL 32641

Gainesville is the county seat of Alachua County, Florida, and the largest city in North Central Florida. Gainesville serves as the cultural, educational, and commercial center for the north-central Florida region.  Gainesville's numerous parks, museums and lakes provide entertainment to thousands of visitors. Because of its beautiful landscape and urban "forest," Gainesville is one of the most attractive cities in Florida.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: OPS 

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s benefits package for eligible OPS employees includes:

• Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements*).  For more details consult with People First at 877-562-7287 or go to:  https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/health/eligibility_and_enrollment/ops_employees
• Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b).  For additional details and online enrollment visit MyFloridaDeferredComp.com
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). (For more information, please click  Social Security Alternative Plan (aigrs.com) and read OPS Social Security Alternative Plan;
• Flexible Spending Accounts;

For a more benefits information, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Pay:

$18.55 per hour

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Develops, manages, and tracks member trainings necessary for service-related projects and tasks. Examples of common trainings include, but are not limited to:
  • Member Development
  • Civic Reflection (VF Required)
  • CPR/First Aid (VF Required)
  • DEP approved safety trainings
  • DEP required trainings
  • FLCC trainings  

• Supports FLCC program needs through the development, testing, and implementation of tracking tools, including, but not limited to the following topics:
  • Member progress tracking and data collection
  • Member enrollment administration
  • Uniform and gear distribution
  • Recruitment and selection
  • Member and Staff Travel – creation & tracking
  • Member and Staff required trainings  

• Maintains office efficiency by planning and implementing office systems. This includes identifying IT needs and maintaining program equipment, vehicles, and office supplies.   
• Aides in maintaining compliance with the AmeriCorps grant agreement, including National Service Criminal History Check procedures, monthly invoice submission, member enrollment, and file maintenance 
• Aides in the development and coordination of member service projects, including, but not limited to the following:
  • Service-Learning Project/Orientation, 
  • Member Outreach Development 
  • Mid-year Service Project 
  • Monthly Strike Teams
  • Year-End Service Project & Recognition Ceremony  

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of:

• Administrative principles and practices 
• Grant management and/or application processes 

• Skill in: 

• Computer operation and common program applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft 365, and Adobe  
• Data collection and interpretation 
• Effective written and verbal communication 

• Ability to: 
• Work with little or no supervision 
• Utilize problem solving techniques and apply critical thinking skills 
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others 
• Prepare correspondence and prepare administrative reports 
• Understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures 
• Maintain a valid Class E driver’s license  
• Successfully complete National Sex Offender Public Registry, FBI and FDLE background checks as part of National Service Criminal History Check requirements  
• Represent the Florida Park Service and the Florida Conservation Corps in various public settings  
• Manage multiple projects and priorities 

Minimum Qualifications:

Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of: 

• Florida Park Service administrative and regulatory operations 

• AmeriCorps and various branches/service opportunities/programs 

Skill in: 

• Developing, coordinating and overseeing training and large-scale projects or events 

• Utilizing Excel formulas, tabs, and tracking within Excel workbooks 
•  Managing SharePoint and other Microsoft Office applications 

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT: This position is a Position of Trust. Any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a Level 2 State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S.  No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.  

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable 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 answers to questions through the following email addresses:

HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us

HR_Recruitment@dep.state.fl.us

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.