OPERATIONS ANALYST I - 37011061

Requisition No: 861310 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPERATIONS ANALYST I - 37011061

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37011061 

Salary:  $40,155 - $42,155 (Commensurate based on experience) 

Posting Closing Date: 10/10/2025 

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Operations Analyst 1

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This position is a report to an Operations Management Consultant II in the Director’s Office in the Division of Air Resource Management. Will conduct organizational studies and evaluations on office procedures providing technical assistance and developing procedures to assist the Division of Air Resource Management to operate more efficiently and effectively. The responsibilities of this position are to provide administrative and operational support coordination to the director’s office as well as to provide coordination support to other division offices and sections. The position requires the incumbent to perform multiple tasks in a professional manner to meet deadlines. The incumbent is expected to be aware of and abide by the Department's standards of conduct, as well as established rules, regulations, directives, policies and procedures, and laws applicable to the position.

PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTS: Assist the Office of Business Planning with any coordination of data entry and tracking of public records requests within the division.

SUPPORT: Coordinate and provide back-up assistance ensuring the division office main phone is covered fully during business hours, distribute and process incoming and outgoing mail for the division, track division employee attendance in up-to-date real time.

DATA ENTRY AND DATA MANAGEMENT DUTIES: Contribute to the intake, processing, and indexing of data and information associated with fiscal and administrative operations and regulatory programs consistent with Division and Departmental methods and practices.

SCHEDULING: Coordinate and maintain the Director and Deputy Director’s calendars, schedule appointments, coordinate meetings, and handle incoming telephone calls to the Director and Deputy Director’s office.

PRESENTATIONS: Assist in reviewing and ensuring presentation materials meet DEP’s Communications Office standards.

TRAVEL: Arrange travel and processes vouchers for reimbursement of travel expenses for the Director and Deputy Director as well as processing P-Card and WORKS charges. Become the Division’s expert on processing travel including STMS and WORKS.

Performs other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of administrative office procedures and practices

Skilled in the use of a personal computer including Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word and the use of general office equipment

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Ability to maintain orderly filing systems

Ability to use good organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments

Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;

be an effective, conscientious and respectful team member

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Driver’s license
• Travel for state business
• At least two years of verifiable related experience in administrative duties.  Post-secondary degrees from an accredited college or university may be used as an alternative for the required two years of experience on a year-for-year basis.

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.

Salary Range Annually

 $40,155 - $42,155 (Commensurate 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:

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.

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.

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.