OPS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSISTANT - 72901494

Requisition No: 857541 

Agency: Management Services

Working Title: OPS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSISTANT - 72901494

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 72901494 

Salary:  $20.00 Hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 08/08/2025 

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OPS Environmental Assistant
Division of Real Estate Development and Management
State of Florida Department of Management Services
This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:
Assist the Environmental Health and Safety section with data tracking, research, review and site visits related to the following:
Asbestos and Lead Materials Document Management
Fuel Storage Tank Management Systems Document Management
Hazardous Waste Management, Transportation, & Disposal Management
Indoor Air Quality Investigations Document Management
Chemical & Hazardous Materials Facility Inventory Management
Stormwater and Reuse Water Management
Records Management

Asbestos and Lead Materials:

• Assist in planning and delivering materials for “Right to Know” meetings with buildings tenants and occupants concerning asbestos and lead projects in their facility.
• Maintenance, tracking and storage of asbestos and lead documents on SharePoint and assist in development of cloud-based storage catalog.

Underground & Above ground Fuel Storage Tank Management Systems:

• Assist in review of DEP compliance inspections for DMS owned ASTs and USTs.

Hazardous Waste Management, Transportation, & Disposal:

• Track data and run monthly TRIRIGA reports for the hazardous waste management program.
• Assist with verification of hazardous waste contractors and maintain an active list of contractors and vendors through MFMP.

Indoor Air Quality Investigations & IAQ Prevention Program:

• Assist with tracking and storage of report documents from IAQ investigations

Chemical & Hazardous Materials Facility Inventory Management including MSDS On-Line System Management and Maintenance:

• Assist in review and evaluation of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and compliance with Florida’s “Right to Know” and Federal Hazard Communication Standard.

Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and keep supervisor informed of potential issues:

Knowledge, skills, and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

Experience with computers, including Microsoft SharePoint, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to exercise initiative, good judgment, and discretion.
Ability to learn new skills.
Ability to utilize problem-solving and decision-making skills to reach an acceptable outcome.
Ability to accurately prioritize tasks under pressure to meet deadlines.
Ability to understand and apply applicable State and/or Federal rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to environmental programs and safety management practices. N/A

Other job-related requirements for this position:

Prolonged periods of sedentary work which involve repetitive motion.
Additional background screening may be required by tenant agencies based on position assignments or access requirements.
Adheres to safety awareness policies in the workplace, views safety videos when presented and attends required safety meetings.  Practices lessons learned on a daily basis to avoid accidents.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

State of Florida employees enjoy top tier benefits offerings including comprehensive health coverage to meet the needs of you and your family while maintaining low deductibles and low monthly out-of-pocket contributions.  State employees also enjoy the option of selecting between two retirement options, including the FRS Pension Plan and the FRS Investment Plan.    As an additional benefit, state employment affords you the opportunity to take part in the tuition waiver program within the state university and community college systems. For a more complete list of benefits, please click https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/.

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

Our Organization and Mission:

Under the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, Secretary Pedro Allende and DMS’ Executive Leadership Team, the Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) is a customer-oriented agency with a broad portfolio that includes the efficient use and management of real estate, procurement, human resources, group insurance, retirement, telecommunications, fleet, and federal property assistance programs used throughout Florida’s state government. It is against this backdrop that DMS strives to demonstrate its motto, “We serve those who serve Florida.”

Special Notes:

DMS 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 provided email addresses:
DMS.Ability@dms.myflorida.com
DMS.Veterans@dms.myflorida.com
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 DMS Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 488-2707. DMS requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

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.