OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37978056 1

Requisition No: 827269 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37978056 1

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 37978056 

Salary:  $22.00 

Posting Closing Date: 05/03/2024 

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OPS Environmental Specialist I - 37978056

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Previous Applicants Need Not Apply

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 create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystem.

The Work You Will Do:

This 40-hour a week OPS Environmental Specialist I position will be part of a team within the Coastal Management Program administering the Clean Marina Program, the Coastal Access Guide and supporting regional meetings.

The Difference You Will Make:

This position will interact with clean marina, aquatic preserve and beaches field staff within the Department. This position will help maintain databases, map resources and provide up-to-date information and resources to Florida citizens.

How You Will Grow:

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 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.  Boasting proximity to the coast and centrally located to popular tourist destinations, 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*).  For more details consult with People First at 877-562-7287 or go to:  https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/health/eligibility_and_enrollment/ops_employees
• Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b).  For additional details and online enrollment visit MyFloridaDeferredComp.com
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). (For more information, please click  Social Security Alternative Plan (aigrs.com) and read OPS Social Security Alternative Plan;
• Flexible Spending Accounts;

For a more benefits information, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Pay:

$22.00 per hour

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position will receive new clean marina applications, process those applications and maintain the database of current and new marinas for the Department. In addition, the position will review and update existing location and amenity information on public beach access points in the existing Florida Coastal Access guide through coordination with Department field staff, County Officials and the public. The databases for both the clean marina and the Access Guide, through coordination with Department GIS specialists, will be translated into maps.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to demonstrate high levels of computer literacy and efficacy with the Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to interact with supervisors, coworkers and the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to be adaptable, flexible, resourceful and to maintain a positive outlook
• Ability to travel, including single-day and multi-day trips.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Familiarity with GIS projects
• Knowledge of database management

Required or Preferred Qualifications: the minimum required or preferred qualifications necessary to be successful in the position.

A bachelor's degree in science from an accredited college or university; or any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience, as described in this posting, for a total of four years.

Other Job Related Requirements for this position: 

 Valid driver license and ability to travel

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable 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_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov

Contact Information:

Lauren Jordan, HR Liaison

Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection

Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Lauren.Jordan@floridadep.gov

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.