PERSONNEL SERVICES SPECIALIST/CBJA - SES - 37000041

Requisition No: 853028 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: PERSONNEL SERVICES SPECIALIST/CBJA - SES - 37000041

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 37000041 

Salary:  agency to update 

Posting Closing Date: 06/08/2025 

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Position Overview and Responsibilities:
This Personnel Services Specialist/CBJA–SES is in the Bureau of Human Resource Management.  This position will be responsible for the coordination and processing of all organizational management functions and the new hire /onboarding process.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
•    Position duties require a thorough working knowledge of the Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, Personnel rules of the Department of Management Services (DMS) and        Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
•    Advanced skills in utilizing People First and other system applications in terms of positions, funding, and organizational management.
•    Applicants must have strong organizational and administrative skills.
•    Ability to conduct research and analyze data to arrive at valid conclusions and make informed recommendations for action.
•    Ability to analyze data, organize in a logical format and apply to work assignments.
•    Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting and possess experience in coordinating work assignments.
•    Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
•    Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and utilize problem-solving techniques.
•    Must have the ability to provide excellent customer service.

Minimum Qualifications: 
•    Must possess at least 3 years of verifiable related work experience with the State of Florida Personnel System in classification or organizational management .  
•    Must possess experience using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook and Visio.
•    Must possess experience using the People First System.

Position of Special Trust Requirement:
This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422, Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

Pay:
$48,000 to $51,500 commensurate with work 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:
This position is located at the CARR Building, 3800 Commonwealth Blvd, Tallahassee, Florida.  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 total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
•    Annual and Sick Leave benefits; 
•    Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year; 
•    State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options; 
•    Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com); 
•    Tuition waivers;
•    And more! 
For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

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.