OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37940294
State of FloridaAbout the role
Requisition No: 844870
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37940294
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 37940294
Salary: $20 Per Hour
Posting Closing Date: 01/31/2025
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Position #37940294
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
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:
The mission of the RBNERR is to provide a basis for informed stewardship of estuaries in Southwest Florida through research and education.
The best qualified candidate for the Environmental Specialist I will possess the knowledge, skills, and experience required for the successful daily operations of RBNERR.
The Difference You Will Make:
The Environmental Specialist I is a core member of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (RBNERR).
The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) provides funding to state governments and universities to administer the National Estuarine Research Reserves (NERRs) currently implemented at 30 locations around the coastal United States and its territories.
The Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (RBNERR), located in Naples, Florida was designated in 1978 as the third NERR in the nation due to its outstanding natural features including pristine mangrove forests and barrier islands.
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:
RBNERR is located between the beautiful coastal towns of Naples and Marco Island in Collier County, Florida.
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 includes:
- Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements*). For more details consult with People First at 877-562-7287 or: 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 visit MyFloridaDeferredComp.com
- State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). (For more information, please click Social Security Alternative Plan (aigrs.com) and read OPS So
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