OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37960022

Requisition No: 848298 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37960022

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 37960022 

Salary:  Salary: $25.00/HR (up to 29HRS/week) 

Posting Closing Date: 04/11/2025 

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OPS EVNIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II – 37960022

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Division of Waste Management

 

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 OPS Environmental Specialist II position performs project management under the Waste Cleanup Program’s Brownfields and CERCLA Site Screening Section for assessment and cleanup of contaminated sites. This is an OPS position that requires a maximum of 29 hours per week and is not eligible for benefits.

 

The Difference You Will Make:

This position will work to ensure that FDEP is meeting Cooperative Agreement commitments, coordinating with EPA, FDEP District offices, contractors, and a variety of internal and external stakeholders. 

 

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 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 go to:  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 Social Security Alternative Plan;
• Flexible Spending Accounts;

For a more benefits information, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

*Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours average per week) refer to the links above for detailed eligibility requirements.

 

Pay:

Salary: $25.00 per hour  (This is a Part-Time position @ 29 hours per week)

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

In carrying out the duties of this position, the incumbent is expected at all times to be aware of and abide by the Department’s Standards of Conduct, as well as any and all departmental and/or work unit rules, directives, policies, procedures, and/or general orders applicable to performing the duties of this position.  This position serves as a project manager for the Brownfields Redevelopment Program (Brownfields) & Comprehensive En