OPS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II - 37920052

Requisition No: 872325 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II - 37920052

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 37920052 

Salary:  $19.00 hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 03/31/2026 

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OPS Administrative Assistant II

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Division of State Lands

Director’s Office/Revenue Section

Position #37920052

This position is located in Tallahassee, Florida

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of State Lands (Division) serves as Florida’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship and acts as staff to the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund. 

The Division’s work goes far beyond land acquisition. The Division oversees more than 12 million acres of public lands across Florida, including lakes, rivers and islands. These lands provide opportunities for residents and visitors to explore, connect with and appreciate Florida’s one-of-a-kind natural landscapes. 

The Division’s Revenue Section plays a vital role in supporting this mission by ensuring that fees and revenue generated from activities on Board of Trustees-owned lands are accurately collected and tracked. This work helps sustain the responsible management of Florida’s public lands. The Division’s Revenue Section is seeking a detail-oriented, reliable candidate to support its operations. 

Duties Include:

• Perform data entry of Annual Reporting Forms, mail preferences from opt out forms and billing address changes and other documents as needed.
• Prepare reports for accounts that need to be referred to collections.
• Make reminder calls for past due invoices once they are 10 days past due.  Document the contact, including the person spoken with and their response, and resend the invoice. Research accounts with past due invoices prior to making reminder calls.
• Monitor accounts in the Revenue Processing Module for documents that need to be mailed by U.S. mail daily.  Including  anniversary billing, notice to correct and Annual Revenue Report reminders.
• Monitor returned mail and email documents and research updated contact information.
• Assist customers with using the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Business Portal.
• Pick up and distribute mail for Revenue staff on a daily basis.
• Scan and enter data from hard copies of Annual Reporting Forms, Billing Information Forms, opt out forms and other correspondence received through the mail.
• Anwer phone calls and answer general questions for the Revenue Section.
• Serve as a member of the Division of State Lands phone team, answering calls and general questions in the event the full-time phone clerk is not available.
• Other duties and responsibilities as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:  The methods of data collection and analysis; office procedures and practices.  Skills in:  Use of various office equipment, a computer with Microsoft Office Applications, including Outlook and the internet; principals of effective customer service   Ability to:  Collect, evaluate and analyze data; solve problems; document work flow; organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, process documents and other written materials; conduct fact-finding research; utilize problem-solving techniques; understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to revenue collection; communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and work independently.

Pay:

$19.00 hourly

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 - 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. 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 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.

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.