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OPS OPERATIONS ANALYST I - 37937028

Date: Jul 10, 2025

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Requisition No: 856445

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS OPERATIONS ANALYST I - 37937028

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 37937028

Salary: $32,000.00

Posting Closing Date: 07/24/2025

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OPS – OPERATIONS ANALYST I

STATE OF FLORIDA

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

This position is located in West Palm Beach

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This is an entry level OPS position responsible for performing assignments independently under general supervision pertaining to the Miami Dade Consent Decree. The work requires applying scientific understanding to analyze and track data of a specialized nature, particularly wastewater.

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 these positions. This is an entry level, professional position responsible for conducting compliance inspections in the Compliance Assurance Program (CAP). The incumbent will be expected to cross train in multiple program areas (air, water, waste, etc.).

Work Product: Reviews documents, reports, etc., submitted to the district to ensure compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. Analyzes and enters data contained therein into appropriate database(s) and notifies Subject Matter Expert(s) of any notable deviations. Assists CAP team members on an as-needed basis. Maintains current information of division policies and programs and processes routine matters within established policies. Performs statistical, reporting, and other major office functions as requested. Assists the main Miami-Dade compliance inspector with duties as assigned by the program manager and/or Environmental Consultant.

Ensure work products (i.e. file reviews, inspections, site visits, field work, reports, documents, etc.) are accurate, completed timely and entered into the designated database. Reports are to be processed in accordance with established program rules, requirements, and policies. In addition, the incumbent shall possess qualities in line with the district’s established performance categories of team work, customer service, outreach/efficiencies and cost savings, and training/safety.

Domestic Wastewater Activities: Duties relate to the administration of the compliance and enforcement activities within the State’s Wastewater Program and executed Miami-Dade Consent Decree. The primary duties include providing compliance assistance, performing compliance evaluation inspections, which includes site investigations and review of all pertinent data and information to determine compliance with 40 CFR 122, Chapter 403, Florida Statutes, and 62-600, 62-602, 62-604, 62-610, 62-611, 62-620, 62-640, and 62-699 of the Florida Administrative Code, drafting appropriate compliance and enforcement documents, enforcement case management from discovery of violation to resolution, and tracking of deliverables, data and document management.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

+ Knowledge of the terminology, principles and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences.

+ Knowledge of state and federal regulations pertaining to Water (Domestic and Industrial Wastewater) program areas.

+ Skilled at performing field inspections.

+ Skilled in the use of personal computers, computer programs, spreadsheets, database applications and various electronic devices.

+ Ability to collect, evaluate, analyze and interpret scientific or technical data.

+ Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to environmental programs.

+ Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally in a direct, clear, and concise manner.

+ Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments, accommodating shifts in priorities and deadlines at management’s direction.

+ Ability to work in a team or independently.

+ Ability to prepare technical and programmatic reports and documentation, including database and tracking system entries.

+ Ability to understand and follow legislative policy direction as established in Florida Statutes.

+ Ability to deal with the public in tactful and courteous manner.

+ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with others.

+ Ability to solve problems and make decisions.

+ Ability to perform field inspections including driving to a site, climbing ladders and stairs, and walking on slopes or uneven ground.

+ Ability to work outdoors for extended periods of time in temperatures and weather conditions typical of South Florida.

+ Ability to conduct and complete work assignments without close supervision.

+ Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license and travel overnight when required

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Valid Driver License

+ Travel

Preferred Qualifications :

+ Bachelor’s or Associate Degree preferred

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:

$ 32,000.00

Our Organization and Mission:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s leading 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:

This position is located in West Palm Beach Florida. West Palm Beach is Palm Beach County's capital city and its cultural center. Its active downtown stretches from a scenic pier on the Lake Worth Lagoon to a waterfront Great Lawn, which hosts a weekly green market, outdoor concerts and this season a 35-foot-tall holiday sandcastle. Dozens of local beaches provide easy access to both the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. Several State Parks as well as National Parks are in the immediate area as well.

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

To learn more about the DEP Southeast District office, please access the following link: https://floridadep.gov/southeast

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:

[email protected]

HR_Recruitment@ FloridaDEP.gov

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.

Location:

WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33406

Nearest Major Market:Palm Beach

Nearest Secondary Market:Miami