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MyFlorida OPS GOVERNMENT ANALYST I - 37960021 in PENSACOLA, Florida
OPS GOVERNMENT ANALYST I - 37960021
Date: Jun 28, 2024
Location:
PENSACOLA, FL, US, 32502
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Requisition No: 832291
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: OPS GOVERNMENT ANALYST I - 37960021
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 37960021
Salary: $18.00/Hr
Posting Closing Date: 07/08/2024
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OPS Environmental Specialist I
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection, Northwest District
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.
The Work You Will Do:
This is a full-time 40 hour a week Other Personnel Services (OPS) position within the Petroleum Storage Tanks section of the Compliance Assurance program for the Northwest District. The job requires skills in applying instructions to accomplish different job functions and a general understanding of scientific principles.
The Difference You Will Make:
The role of an OPS Environmental Specialist is critical to fulfilling our agency’s mission of protecting, conserving, and managing the state’s natural resources and enforcing it environmental laws.
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:
The Northwest District 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. with three office locations in Pensacola, Panama City and Tallahassee. This position is expected to be filled in the Pensacola main office located in Escambia County at 160 West Government Street, Pensacola, FL., 32502.
Benefits of working for the state:
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 visitMyFloridaDeferredComp.com
State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). For more information, please click Social Security Alternative Plan (https://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/Treasury/) and read OPS Social Security Alternative Plan;
Flexible Spending Accounts;
For a more benefits information, visitwww.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
Position Specifics
Position Type - Other Personnel Services (OPS)
Pay - $18.00/hr
Weekly Hours - 40 hours a week
Biweekly Payroll
Your Specific Responsibilities:
The incumbent(s) will support, conduct and/or document compliance activities as assigned, including but not limited to:
Assisting and advising owners/operators with compliance issues as appropriate.
Accurate and timely entry of required data and system information into agency databases and Oculus.
Recommending compliance and enforcement actions as appropriate.
Drafting basic compliance and enforcement documents such as Compliance Assistance Letters, Warning Letters and Model Documents.
Providing outreach and compliance assistance to owners/operators as needed.
Conducting site inspections for compliance and conditions of issued permits.
Data Entry
- Performs and coordinates accurate data entry into the appropriate Department computer databases and ensures timely entry of documents in Oculus.
Training and Safety
Gains the essential skills needed to determine the compliance status of regulated sites/facilities and to become knowledgeable within assigned program areas.
Understand the basics of rules, exemptions, permits and permit conditions and their applicability within assigned program areas.
Participate in safety events, job shadowing with peer inspectors and subject matter experts, on the job training, and team building initiatives as directed by management.
Responsible for proper use and care of state-owned property.
Attends workshops and training, as required.
Performs related work as required by supervisor.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to serve the public, DEP’s stakeholders and each other in a courteous and timely manner.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to maintain effective and productive working relationships with others.
Skill in dealing with conflicts, confrontations, and disagreements in a positive manner.
Ability to effectively prepare, prioritize, and organize work, meetings, and projects to meet deadlines and quality expectations.
Ability to effectively solve problems and make competent decisions.
Ability to demonstrate personal integrity, responsibility, and accountability.
Skill and proficiency in computer operations and programs such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint and Outlook.
Knowledge of the terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences.
Ability to understand and apply applicable State and Federal rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to environmental programs.
Skill in collecting, evaluating, analyzing and interpreting scientific or technical data.
Ability to conduct field inspections/investigations that may involve working outdoors for extended periods of time in temperatures and weather conditions typical of Florida and navigating areas with rough terrain.
Knowledge of field sampling techniques for soil, groundwater, surface water, and sediment.
Required Qualifications:
Associate of Science or higher in engineering or one of the natural sciences or currently enrolled in an undergraduate engineering or science program at the junior level or higher or verifiable related experience, as described above, for a total of 2 years.
Other Job-Related Requirements for this position:
A valid driver's license.
Ability to travel, some overnight.
For questions regarding this position please contact: Ashley Lyttle, Environmental Manager atAshley.Lyttle@FloridaDEP.gov
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@dep.state.fl.us
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.
Nearest Major Market:Pensacola