OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37911044

Requisition No: 861231 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37911044

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 37911044 

Salary:  $17.00 - $19.38 per hour (commensurate based on experience) 

Posting Closing Date: 09/28/2025 

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OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

The position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Anticipated Vacancy

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I (37911044)

Office of Water Policy & Ecosystems Restoration (OWPER)

Water Policy; Budget & Administration

This position will be responsible for administrative duties such as creating and maintaining office procedures, serving as the backup for the Administrative Assistant II on travel preparation activities, preparing and submitting vehicle logs and reservations, as well as attending and summarizing all Water Management District Governing Board meetings and assisting with the assigned Water Management District budget review and tracking as needed. Additional responsibilities of this position include American Disabilities Act (ADA) 508 Compliance reviews, District coordination, and Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) review. The incumbent will be expected to work 30 to 40-hour work weeks, Monday through Friday, and be present for work between the core hours of 9AM – 3PM on site at your workstation. Hours of work can be negotiated for students and other specific circumstances only.

The incumbent will participate and work effectively as a member of select programs or section approved teams; implement statutes and rules relating to water resources in Florida; provide administrative support to the team with a specific focus on state travel arrangements and reporting; and report on water management districts’ governing board meetings, contact updates, and other administrative assignments.

The main focus of this position will be water management district Governing Board meeting notes, both in person and virtual attendance; the ability to learn document editing and reviewing in Adobe for American Disabilities Act (ADA) 508 compliance; coordinating with department and district staff to schedule meeting travel as well as continually updating contact information; Fleetwave data entry for vehicle logs and coordinating with staff in satellite locations for these; serve as the backup for preparing state travel to include Statewide Travel Management Software preparation of authorization and reimbursement requests, preparing the full travel requirements of the Division Director to include hotel reservations, car rental and/or Department motor pool reservations, as well as STMS authorization and reimbursement requests.

Performs other duties, which may include database/data entry, issue, file, computer, and legislative tracking, and training activities as required.

Some limited out-of-town overnight travel is required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Federal and State environmental regulations including State water quality standards
• American Disabilities Act (ADA) 508 Compliance

Skill in:

• use of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and SharePoint
• determining work priorities and ensuring timely completion of high-quality work assignments associated with a complex workload

Ability to:

• collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices
• organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials
• analyze and solve problems
• communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to diverse audiences
• work individually and with others in a team setting with minimal supervision
• plan, organize, and prioritize work assignments for successful, timely completion
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Minimum Qualifications:

• A valid driver’s license.
• A High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Travel as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Knowledge of environmental issues and laws especially as it relates to water and ecosystem issues in Florida.
• Knowledge of the state’s water management districts, water supply planning, and statewide water resource issues.
• Intermediate or advanced skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Ability to analyze information and generate reports, charts, graphs, and maps.

Pay:

$17.00 - $19.38 per hour (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:

Office of Water Policy & Ecosystems Restoration

Douglas Building

3900 Commonwealth Boulevard

Tallahassee, FL 32399

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.