OPS TRAINING SPECIALIST II - 37979132

Requisition No: 878867 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS TRAINING SPECIALIST II - 37979132

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 37979132 

Salary:  $16-17 an hour (Based on experience) 

Posting Closing Date: 07/14/2026 

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OPS TRAINING SPECIALIST II (37979132)

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

OPEN COMPETITIVE

This position is in Panama City Beach, FL.

CLOSING DATE: 7/14/2026

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to serve as an OPS Training Specialist based at St. Andrews State Park.

This position supports District 1’s employee development and workplace engagement initiatives. This position is 28 hours per week and does not include benefits or paid leave.  Work schedule and hours may vary depending on training events or engagement initiatives.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Compliance with the processing requirements of Chapter 215.422, F.S. is mandatory.  Persistent failure to comply with this section by any agency of the state shall constitute good cause for discharge of employees duly found responsible, or predominately responsible, for failure to comply.

This is moderately independent work providing administrative and training support to the District 1 team.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communication
• Principles, methods and techniques of successful training and professional development programs
• Use of current media and technology in training programs
• Applicable accessibility and inclusion laws, regulations, standards and guidelines
• Current fiscal procedures

Skilled in:

• Effective public speaking
• Development and management of division-wide initiatives
• Development, review, evaluation and production of a variety of training programs, including program standards and guidelines, training-based program curricula and program plans

Ability to:

• Utilize problem solving techniques and apply critical thinking skills
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
• Delegate across chains of command
• Apply creativity to the development and management of new programming
• Collect, organize, evaluate and analyze data
• Manage programs and deliver results based on project goals
• Apply time management best practices
• Use computer software applications, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat
• Understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Lift up to 30 pounds
• Maintain a valid driver license
• Travel when required

Minimum Qualifications:

Valid Driver’s License

Position of Special Trust Requirement:

This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422, Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

Pay:

$16-17 an hour (Based on experience)

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 advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy. 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:

District 1 Administration

4620 State Park Lane

Panama City Beach, FL 32408

St. Andrews State Park is in Panama City, Florida. With the Gulf of America on one side and St. Andrews Bay on the other, visitors who crave swimming, snorkeling, or surfing will be more than satisfied. Besides boasting a mile-and-a-half of pristine beaches for fishing and swimming, St. Andrews also offers the chance for visitors to stroll through pines and along dunes and coastal plant communities or stay overnight in the campground. 

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: 

OPS/Seasonal/Part Time Benefits Language:

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*).  
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan, for more information, please visit Corebridge Financial).
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

*Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours on average per week) refer to the links above for detailed eligibility requirements

Special Notes: 

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable 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@FloridaDEP.gov

An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 245-2511. DEP requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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.