OPS COMPUTER OPERATOR I - 37960059

Requisition No: 870127 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS COMPUTER OPERATOR I - 37960059

 Pay Plan: Student/Gradte Assnt

Position Number: 37960059 

Salary:  $15.00 per hour 

Posting Closing Date: 02/24/2026 

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OPS COMPUTER OPERATOR I - 37960059

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This position requires a self-motivated individual who can perform multiple duties within the State of Florida Waste Compliance Assistance Program. This is a part-time position that requires up to 29 hours per week. Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Assisting staff in the processing of notification forms, entering new and revised information accurately and in a timely manner, verifying input, organizing and preparing notification documents for scanning into Oculus where data entry is completed, assisting program areas with processing backlog notifications and other job-related duties or projects as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skilled in usage of personal computer software (MicrosoftOffice Suite)
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to learn computer software programs.
• Ability to understand rules, policies and technical data.
• Ability to plan and coordinate multiple work assignments.
• Ability to collect, enter and retrieve data.
• Ability to work under pressure and deadlines as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Pay:

$15.00 per hour

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 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.

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.