OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37960053

Requisition No: 875213 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37960053

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 37960053 

Salary:  Hourly Rate: $15.00/hour (up to 29hrs/week) 

Posting Closing Date: 05/26/2026 

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OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I – 37960053

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

 

 

 

 

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

The OPS Environmental Specialist I position performs professional 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. This is a part-time position that requires up to 29 hours per week. Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Assisting staff in the processing of registration applications, notifications, renewals and invoicing. 
• Responsibilities include evaluation of registration applications and notifications for accuracy and completeness. 
• Provides direct customer support and data entry of new and revised information submitted in registration-related and notification documents via the Department’s Business Portal, document tracking system and via paper documents. 
• Enter new and revised information accurately and in a timely manner and verifies input.
• Organize and prepare registration documents for scanning into Oculus after data entry is completed.
• Coordinates with section staff in preparing invoices, placards, letters and decals for distribution to registered owners and operators. Opens and sorts incoming mail.   
• 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 Recycling and Registration Programs.
• The specialist also provides 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.
• Responsibilities include evaluation of registration applications and notifications for accuracy and completeness. 
• Provides direct customer support and data entry of new and revised information submitted in registration-related and notification documents via the Department’s Business Portal, document tracking system and via paper documents. 
• Enter new and revised information accurately and in a timely manner and verifies input.
• Organize and prepare registration documents for scanning into Oculus after data entry is completed.
• Coordinates with section staff in preparing invoices, placards, letters and decals for distribution to registered owners and operators.
• Opens and sorts incoming mail.   
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skilled in usage of personal computer software (Microsoft Office)
• Ability to collect and evaluate data
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to learn computer software programs
• Ability to understand, and apply applicable rules, policies and technical data
• Ability to plan and coordinate multiple work assignments
• Ability to collect, enter, retrieve, analyze data and maintain a database system

 

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent; or Any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related e