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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 Planner I position performs work under the direction of the Environmental Administrator for the Division of Waste Management, Waste Reduction & Recycling Program located in Tallahassee, Florida. This position requires a self-motivated individual who can perform multiple duties within the State of Florida Waste Registration and Recycling Program. It requires independent decision-making responsibility for the registration activities in the Waste Registration Section, including pollutant and hazardous substance tank facilities, waste tire facilities, hazardous waste generators and dry-cleaning wholesale and retail facilities. It requires a high degree of accuracy of decision-making and recording data into database management systems.
The Difference You Will Make:
The Planner I assist customers in the processing of registration applications, notifications, renewals and invoicing, while applying state and federal laws, rules, and regulations with the implementation of the Storage Tank and Drycleaner Registration Programs. The Planner I also provide guidance and technical assistance to the public, district, local programs and internal staff and provides updates for management on registration related issues, including coordination of updating and revision of the online data collection system, as needed.
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:
Tallahassee, Florida’s Capitol City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combines old world charm with a modern pace of life. Home to two major universities as well as state government, Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. Tallahassee is a highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job or those ready to enter the next exciting chapter in their career.
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
- Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
- Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
- State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
- Retirement plan options, including employer contributions;
- Flexible Spending Accounts;
- Tuition waivers;
- And more!
Your Specific Responsibilities:
- This is intermediate level work. This position will conduct organizational studies and evaluations on office procedures providing technical assistance and developing procedures to assist the program to operate more efficiently and effectively.
- Data entry of new and revised information submitted to the section in registration-related documents.
- Organize and prepare registration documents for scanning into Oculus after data entry is completed.
- Provide Technical assistance to DEP managers, local governments, contracted inspectors, district staff and regulated public on registration regulations and requirements.
- Other duties as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Skilled in basic computer operations, keyboard data entry and typing.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions; review data for accuracy and completeness.
- Ability to work quickly and accurately.
- Ability to perform basic mathematics calculations.
- Ability to communicate effectively, courteously, and professionally; establish and maintain working relationships with others.
- Ability to collect, enter, retrieve, analyze data and maintain a database system.
- Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license.
Required Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university; or Any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience for a total of two years.
Other Job Related Requirements for this position:
Contact Information:
Karen Moore, Environmental Administrator
Email: Karen.S.Moore@FloridaDEP.gov
Phone No. 850-245-8864
