COMPUTER OPERATOR I - 37010995

Requisition No: 873731 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: COMPUTER OPERATOR I - 37010995

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37010995 

Salary:  Annual Salary Range: $34,760.00 - $36,000.00 (commensurate with experience) 

Posting Closing Date: 04/22/2026 

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COMPUTER OPERATOR I – 37010995

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

INTERNAL AGENCY ONLY

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This Computer Operator I position is responsible for ensuring accurate data management, maintaining organized records, and supporting effective documentation practices. It includes retrieving information, training staff on file systems, overseeing database records, and processing electronic documentation to support operational needs.

• Provides and maintains a high degree of accuracy in data entry, filing information, and maintaining documentation.
• Conducts data searches and retrieves information from files as required by supervisor.
• Provides training to all staff members on the use and maintenance of the file system.
• Approve and Disapprove records in the database.
• Process Cherwell and Oculus Waste Tickets associated with the monitoring and control of electronic documentation.
• Performs related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of the electronic filing systems
• Knowledge of personal computer
• Knowledge of databases
• Knowledge of general offices practices
• Skill in typing or use of keyboard-controlled data input devices
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to sort data alphabetically, numerically, and categorically
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and work with limited supervision

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least six months of verifiable related experience.
• Valid Driver License
• Must be a curret DEP employee.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

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:

Annual Salary Range: $34,760.00 - $36,000.00 (commensurate with 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:

Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combine old world charm with a modern pace of life. Home to two major universities as well as state government, Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. Tallahassee is a highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job or those ready to enter the next exciting chapter in their career.

The Benefits of Working for the State of 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 (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
• Tuition waivers;
• Total Compensation Estimator Tool
• And more!

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

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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.