OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37960053

Requisition No: 856265 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37960053

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 37960053 

Salary:  Hourly Salary: $15.00/hour (Up to 29hrs./week) 

Posting Closing Date: 07/23/2025 

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OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37960053

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Division of Waste Management

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

The OPS Environmental Specialist I position performs professional work under the direction of the Environmental Administrator for the Division of Waste Management, Waste Reduction & Recycling Program located in Tallahassee, Florida. 

This position requires a self-motivated individual who can perform multiple duties within the State of Florida Waste Registration and Recycling 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 registration applications, notifications, renewals and invoicing.  Responsibilities include evaluation of registration applications and notifications for accuracy and completeness.  Provides direct customer support and data entry of new and revised information submitted in registration-related and notification documents via the Department’s Business Portal, document tracking system and via paper documents.  Enter new and revised information accurately and in a timely manner and verifies input. Organize and prepare registration documents for scanning into Oculus after data entry is completed. Coordinates with section staff in preparing invoices, placards, letters and decals for distribution to registered owners and operators. Opens and sorts incoming mail.   

The OPS Environmental Specialist I assist customers in the processing of registration applications, notifications, renewals and invoicing, while applying state and federal laws, rules, and regulations with the implementation of the Recycling and Registration Programs. The specialist also provides guidance and technical assistance to the public, district, local programs and internal staff and provides updates for management on registration related issues, including coordination of updating and revision of the online data collection system, as needed.

Responsibilities include evaluation of registration applications and notifications for accuracy and completeness.  Provides direct customer support and data entry of new and revised information submitted in registration-related and notification documents via the Department’s Business Portal, document tracking system and via paper documents.  Enter new and revised information accurately and in a timely manner and verifies input. Organize and prepare registration documents for scanning into Oculus after data entry is completed. Coordinates with section staff in preparing invoices, placards, letters and decals for distribution to registered owners and operators. Opens and sorts incoming mail.   

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skilled in usage of personal computer software (Microsoft Office)
• Ability to collect and evaluate data
• 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, and apply applicable rules, policies and technical data
• Ability to plan and coordinate multiple work assignments
• Ability to collect, enter, retrieve, analyze data and maintain a database system

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent; or Any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience, as described above, for a total of two years.
• Valid Driver License

Pay:

Hourly Salary: $15.00/hour (Up to 29hrs./week)

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.