OPS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I - 37950060

Requisition No: 853298 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I - 37950060

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 37950060 

Salary:  $15.00/hr 

Posting Closing Date: 05/29/2025 

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OPS Administrative Assistant I - 37950060

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection

Coastal Construction Control Line

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

• Monitor and answer the ORCP main phone lines
• Collect and distribute office mail
• Review and respond to general email inquiries
• Maintain the office supply closet and ensure it contains the requisite items most often utilized
• Provide preliminary review and evaluation of grant applications for the Hurricane Restoration Reimbursement Grant Program
• Proofreads, correcting grammar, spelling and punctuation as necessary. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Essential):

• Knowledge of administrative principles and practices.
• Knowledge of office procedures and practices.
• Ability to prepare reports from database.
• Ability to use computers and related hardware.
• Ability to understand and follow policy direction and rules applicable to public records requests.
• Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Preferred):

• Ability to review data for accuracy and completeness.
• Ability to lift/handle boxes weighing 10 lbs. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid driver license

Pay:

$15.00/hr.

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. 

Where You Will Work:

Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combines 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.  Boasting proximity to the coast and centrally located to popular tourist destinations, 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.  Also, with no state income tax, Florida is a great place to work regardless of where you find yourself on the career ladder. 

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

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 average per week) refer to the links above for detailed eligibility requirements.

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 individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:

HR_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov

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.