OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37934038

State of Florida • Jacksonville, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The OPS Environmental Specialist I works in the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Business Planning Program in Jacksonville, Florida. This highly independent role supports administrative and business activities for the district’s regulatory programs. The position coordinates assignment of requests received in DEP_NED, answers phones, and provides customer service. It also converts paper documents into electronic records using the department’s electronic document management system, including document preparation, scanning, validation, and quality control or quality assurance. The position maintains compliance with DEP 335, Records Management, and works directly with the Permitting Program Administrator to process permitting documents. Additional duties include organizing, creating, archiving, and retrieving program files, and maintaining program logs, spreadsheets, and databases for compliance tracking. Local travel is required, and a valid driver license is a minimum qualification.

Requirements

• Knowledge of administrative principles and practices.
• Knowledge of office procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of methods of data collection.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to use problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and the public.
• Local travel.
• Valid driver license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assignment of requests received in DEP_NED in support of the district’s regulatory programs, as requested.
• Answer phones and provide customer service as necessary.
• Convert paper documents to electronic documents of record using the department’s electronic document management system, including document preparation, scanning, validation, and quality control or quality assurance.
• Maintain compliance with DEP 335, Records Management.
• Work directly with the Permitting Program Administrator to process permitting documents.
• Organize and maintain program files, including creating new files and archiving and retrieving existing files as necessary.
• Maintain and update program logs, spreadsheets, and databases for compliance tracking.

Benefits

• Eligible OPS employees may participate in state group insurance, subject to eligibility requirements.
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan, a tax-deferred retirement savings plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed