OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37934055

Requisition No: 857731 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37934055

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 37934055 

Salary:  $20.00/hr. 

Posting Closing Date: 08/01/2025 

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OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

STATE OF FLORIDA

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

This position is located in West Palm Beach

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

FDEP’s Southeast District is seeking an individual to work as an OPS Environmental Specialist (ES) I. The OPS ES I position(s) will be a part-time temporary position(s) working no more than 6 hours per week. 

The ES I level work supports, develops or enhances data-oriented systems or innovations to meet the district needs. Duties include developing or customizing systems, procedures, and policies for data management in a number of program areas, and assisting colleagues in performing data-related tasks, and networking with other districts and/or divisions within the agency. Assists with reports, quality assurance (QA), database updates, and other tasks that directly supports numerous program areas including but not limited to, Environmental Resources Program, Chapters 403, 373, 253, 258, applicable Florida Administrative Codes (F.A.C.), the Submerged Lands and Environmental Resources’ Operations and Procedures Manual, Department and Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund policies, Wastewater Management; Engineering, Hydrology, and Geology; Water Compliance and Enforcement; NDPES Stormwater;  GIS; and Drinking Water. 

• Work with Innovation Committee to improve district data analytics
• Improve data entry and data quality through automation techniques.
• Provide guidance or recommendations on data quality by removing errors and/or inconsistencies
• Provide recommendations on improving database management, and/or system analyses.
• Recommend data innovations for increased district efficiencies.
• Maintain and update data systems utilized for program management.
• Perform related work as required

Support statewide efforts for innovation and other duties assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to understand and apply applicable regulations, policies, and procedures relating to environmental programs.
• Ability to evaluate, analyze, and interpret technical reports and supporting documentation.
• Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to prepare technical reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and leadership.
• Ability to interact with customers in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to use personal computers.

• Ability to travel, overnight if needed
• Maintain a valid driver’s license.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications: 

• • Valid Driver License 

Pay:

$ 20.00/hr.

Our Organization and Mission: 

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s leading 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 in West Palm Beach Florida. West Palm Beach is Palm Beach County's capital city and its cultural center. Its active downtown stretches from a scenic pier on the Lake Worth Lagoon to a waterfront Great Lawn, which hosts a weekly green market, outdoor concerts and this season a 35-foot-tall holiday sandcastle.  Dozens of local beaches provide easy access to both the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway.  Several State Parks as well as National Parks are in the immediate area as well. 

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.