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Staff Assistant
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STAFF ASSISTANT - 37020032
Date: May 27, 2025
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Requisition No: 853434
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: STAFF ASSISTANT - 37020032
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 37020032
Salary: $30,000-34,239 annually, commensurate with experience
Posting Closing Date: 06/10/2025
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Staff Assistant
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
Open Competitive
Temple Terrace FL
Position Overview and Responsibilities:
Phosphate Management Program within the Division of Water Resource Management. This position serves as staff assistant to the administrator and provides support to the program which is responsible for the statewide management of all phosphate activities.
+ Assembles and copies signed permits, enforcement documents, correspondence and documents for mailing and distribution.
+ Performs program purchasing and budget functions
+ Maintain filing, section’s library, weekly car sheets, monthly vehicle reports, staff work schedules, staff personnel files and all section’s log system, including time and travel
+ Answers the telephone, screens and takes messages for the Supervisor and section’s technical staff. Makes travel arrangements for Supervisor and other program staff, coordinate meeting schedules, prepare travel itinerary, including reservations.
+ Prepares travel authorizations and reimbursements
+ Other responsibilities as required by the Supervisor
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
+ Ability to think creatively, utilize problem-solving techniques, and make decisions; ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
+ Ability to communicate information effectively, both verbally and in writing, to the staff and public in a tactful and courteous manner
+ Ability to work independently; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
+ Ability to write and edit correspondence
+ Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures
+ Skill in the use of personal computers and software programs
+ Knowledge of office procedures and practices
+ Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license.
Minimum Qualifications:
+ At least two years of verifiable related experience as described in this posting. Post-secondary degrees may be used as an alternative for the required years of experience on a year-for-year basis. A credential evaluation report from an approved agency (https://www.fldoe.org/teaching/certification/foreign-trained-grads/approved-credential-evaluation-agencie.stml) must be submitted along with all foreign degrees.
+ Maintain a valid Class E Driver’s License
+ The ability to successfully complete a Level 2 State and National criminal history background check
Position of Special Trust Requirement:
This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422, Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.
Pay:
$30,000.00-34,239.00 Annually, based on experience
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 advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy. 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:
The Phosphate Management Office is located in Temple Terrace, a small city just outside of Tampa. Tampa is close to the Gulf of America with beautiful white sand beaches. It is considered a major business center while also known for its museums and cultural offerings. Places such as the Busch Gardens Theme Park, historic Ybor City with its many restaurants and nightlife, the world’s longest continuous sidewalk along Bayshore Blvd., and a sports enthusiast haven are just some of the many activities people can enjoy in the area. There is also no state income tax for residents of Florida.
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
+ Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
+ Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
+ State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
+ Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com );
+ Tuition waivers;
+ Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/)
+ And more!
For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com
Special Notes:DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:
An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 245-2511. DEP requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Location:
TEMPLE TERRACE, FL, US, 33617 TEMPLE TERRACE, FL, US, 33637
Nearest Major Market:Tampa
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