OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37933048

Requisition No: 876507 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37933048

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 37933048 

Salary:  $18.00 per hour 

Posting Closing Date: 06/01/2026 

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OPS Environmental Specialist I (37933048)

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Pensacola, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This position is located within the Onsite Sewage Program, a vital component of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's efforts to manage and protect the state's water resources.

Primary Responsibilities: 

This position will serve on the Onsite Sewage Program Intake Team. Performs initial intake for permit applications and processes payment. Receives and directs phone calls from public to appropriate staff. Provides assistance to supervisor and staff that includes scanning of documents, archiving of records, file disposition and data entry. Creates, organizes and maintains electronic files. Performs quality assurance and quality control reviews to ensure accuracy of records and data files. Assist staff and the public in researching and retrieving files and data.

Performs other related duties as required.    

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to operate general office equipment.
• Knowledge of entering and editing data into a computer system.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to organize files and other documents.
• Ability to work independently on assignments.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• A valid driver's license.

• At least one year of verifiable related experience in administrative assistance or customer service.  Post-secondary degrees may be used as an alternative for the required years of experience on a year-for-year basis. A credential evaluation report from an approved agency must be submitted along with all foreign degrees.

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:

$18.00 per hour

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 Northwest Service Area is located along the Gulf Coast. We proudly serve 16 counties in the Florida panhandle including Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Wakulla, Walton and Washington. This position is available in Pensacola; located downtown at 160 W. Government St. Pensacola, FL, 32502.

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.

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.

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