OPS PROGRAM ASSISTANT - 37979300

Requisition No: 873384 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS PROGRAM ASSISTANT - 37979300

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 37979300 

Salary:  $18.50 per hour 

Posting Closing Date: 04/24/2026 

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OPS PROGRAM ASSISTANT (37979300)

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Gainesville, FL

 

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

The Florida Conservation Corps (FLCC) currently includes six staff members and 65 AmeriCorps national service members serving across 31 state parks and regional district offices. FLCC members focus on:

• Managing invasive exotic plant species
• Improving and assessing recreational trails
• Recruiting and managing volunteers

Additionally, FLCC members are trained and available to deploy across Florida—and occasionally to other states—in response to natural disasters.

 

The incumbent in this role plays a critical part in the success of the FLCC program by:

• Recruiting new AmeriCorps members
• Supporting members in volunteer recruitment
• Assisting with various program operations

 

Community Outreach

• Conduct outreach at events and community locations throughout the year
• Build and maintain positive relationships with community stakeholders

Training

• Deliver training to AmeriCorps members on DEP branding policies and outreach best practices

Recruitment

• Attend career fairs and recruitment events to promote FLCC opportunities
• Develop and implement engaging outreach strategies
• Post regularly on job boards and monitor applicant activity
• Contact potential candidates to schedule interviews and track enrollment progress

Member Support

• Track and monitor member activities related to outreach, interpretation, and events
• Provide virtual and in-person support to members to help meet outreach and volunteer recruitment goals

Content Creation

• Ensure all outreach materials comply with DEP branding and interpretation standards
• Review and approve presentations, flyers, and other outreach materials
• Coordinate with the DEP Communications Office for social media approvals
• Maintain and update program forms and documents for consistency and compliance
• Collaborate with the Interpretation Office on graphic design needs and approvals

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Florida’s natural and cultural resources
• Computer operations, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat
• Principles of customer service and public relations

Skill in:

• Interacting professionally, tactfully, and courteously with internal and external stakeholders
• Communicating clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Utilizing virtual communication platforms (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Zoom)
• Accurately preparing reports and documentation
• Managing and resolving conflicts constructively

Ability to:

• Speak confidently in public, including both small and large group settings
• Assist in planning and coordinating large-scale, week-long events (typically held in March, August, and December)
• Follow verbal and written instructions accurately
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Interpret and apply relevant rules, directives, laws, regulations, and policies
• Collaborate effectively as part of a team
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving techniques
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and meet travel requirements
• Uphold professional standards at all times
• Adapt to a fast-paced and continuously evolving work environment
• Ability to travel approximately one week per month.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interpretation training (CIG or equivalent)
• Graphic Desig