OPS Environmental Specialist I - 37940270

Requisition No: 825335 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS Environmental Specialist I - 37940270

 Pay Plan: Student/Gradte Assnt

Position Number: 37940270 

Salary:  $20.00 hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 03/22/2024 

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OPS Environmental Specialist I pending reclassification to an OPS Environmental Specialist II

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:

This Environmental Specialist II position is part of the Applied Geoscience Services (AGS) section of the Florida Geological Survey (FGS). The position is supported by the Earth Mapping Resources Initiate (EMRI) – Phosphate Mining Waste grant. A combination of fieldwork, lab work, and data management will be major components of this position’s duties ranging from assisting with geologic interpretations on active drill sites to assisting with sample preparation, data integration, and geographic information systems (GIS). Field work will include sites in north and central Florida that are related to phosphate mining. Trips to central Florida may include overnight trips that encompass the entire work week. Duties will include all aspects of geology, which will range from detailed lithologic descriptions and formation picks to interpreting geochemical data. Most importantly, the work that this position will be involved with will help the FGS characterize the critical mineral abundance in materials associated with phosphate mining.

 

The Difference You Will Make:

The Florida Geological Survey is committed to providing geoscience information that protects the public health and safety of citizens and supports environmental stewardship to protect Florida's diverse ecosystems. Decisions about balancing human activity with protecting the environment require new geologic studies and interpretations, which are all accomplished through detailed field work and geologic mapping of both the ground and subsurface. The geologic and geochemical information that this position will help gather and interpret will, ultimately, assist the FGS in characterizing waste associated with mining.

 

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 - 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:

$20/Hour

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

In carrying out the duties of this position, the incumbent is expected 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