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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 create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystem.
The Work You Will Do:
This posting is for an OPS - Operations Analyst I position located at the Department of Environmental Protection’s Southeast District Office located in West Palm Beach Florida. This position will assist in the daily functions of the Compliance Assistance Program.
The Difference You Will Make:
Our culture consists of creating connections, working together effectively and celebrating our successes while leaving the legacy of Protecting Florida Together.
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.
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 include:
- Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements*).
- Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b).
- State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan).
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
For a more benefits information, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
Your Specific Responsibilities:
This is an entry level OPS position responsible for performing assignments independently under general supervision pertaining to the Miami Dade Consent Decree. The work requires applying scientific understanding to analyze and track data of a specialized nature, particularly wastewater.
Work Product:
Reviews documents, reports, etc., submitted to the district to ensure compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. Analyzes and enters data contained therein into appropriate database(s) and notifies Subject Matter Expert(s) of any notable deviations.
Domestic Wastewater Activities:
Duties relate to the administration of the compliance and enforcement activities within the State’s Wastewater Program and executed Miami-Dade Consent Decree.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of the terminology, principles and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences.
- Knowledge of state and federal regulations pertaining to Water (Domestic and Industrial Wastewater) program areas.
- Skilled at performing field inspections.
- Ability to collect, evaluate, analyze and interpret scientific or technical data.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally in a direct, clear, and concise manner.
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree preferred
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.
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).
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.
