OPS Clerk - 37936048

Requisition No: 857928 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS Clerk - 37936048

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 37936048 

Salary:  $18.00 an hour for a maximum of 28 hours a week 

Posting Closing Date: 08/10/2025 

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OPS Environmental Specialist

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Temple Terrace, FL

Pending Title Change to OPS Clerk

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

Business Program Support

• Provides primary reception area coverage by answering, screening and routing incoming telephone calls.
• Assists with district’s fleet vehicles by scheduling and delivering vehicles for routine service and cleaning.  Conducts monthly vehicle safety inspections.
• Assists with special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Regulatory Support

• Assists with preparation and completion of incoming permitting-related documents for database entry and Oculus insertion.
• Assists with processing outgoing compliance or permitting-related documents.  Handles database entry and Oculus insertion where required.
• Assists in the document insertion of compliance or permitting-related correspondence documents into Oculus.
• Assists in preparing hard-copy documents for outgoing mailing.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the technique for handling telephone calls in a courteous and tactful manner.
• Skilled in the use of a computer.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to organize, plan and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to interact with customers in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to organize files and other records.
• Ability to operate general office equipment.
• Ability to type letters, permits, memoranda and other standard business forms in correct format.
• Ability to use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
• Ability to proofread completed documents and make necessary corrections.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetical calculations.
• Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Maintain a Valid Class E Driver’s License

Pay:

$18.00/hour at a maximum of 28 hours a 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:

The Southwest District Office is located in Temple Terrace, a small city just outside of Tampa. Tampa is close to the Gulf Coast with beautiful white sand beaches.  It is considered a major business center while also known for its museums and cultural offerings.  Places such as theme Parks, historic Ybor City with its many restaurants and nightlife, the world’s longest continuous sidewalk along Bayshore Blvd., and a sports enthusiast haven are just some of the many activities people can enjoy in the area. The Southwest District covers 8 counties (Hillsborough, Pinellas, Manatee, Polk, Pasco, Hernando, Citrus, and Hardee). 

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@dep.state.fl.us

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.