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MyFlorida OPS GOC II (RESOURCE MGMT PROJECT ASSISTANT) - 37970400 in OSPREY, Florida
OPS GOC II (RESOURCE MGMT PROJECT ASSISTANT) - 37970400
Date: Jun 19, 2024
Location:
OSPREY, FL, US, 34229 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34239 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34243 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34236 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34237 VENICE, FL, US, 34293 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34240 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34234 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34285 VENICE, FL, US, 34285 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34232 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34233 VENICE, FL, US, 34292 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34231 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34241
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Requisition No: 829932
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: OPS GOC II (RESOURCE MGMT PROJECT ASSISTANT) - 37970400
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 37970400
Salary: $19 PER HOUR
Posting Closing Date: 07/07/2024
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OPS GOVT OPERS CONSULT II (RMP ASSISTANT)
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
OPEN COMPETITIVE
ANTICIPATED VACANCY
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.
The Work You Will Do:
OPS GOVT OPERS CONSULT II (Resource Management Project Assistant) - 37970400
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and well-organized individual to provide natural and cultural resource project status and budget tracking support for the Division of Recreation and Parks.
Florida State Parks span the entire state with 175 state parks and trails, the only state park system in the United States to be recognized four times with the gold medal award.Projects include natural community or hydrologic restoration, imperiled species monitoring, invasive species control, prescribed fire, and cultural resource protection.
The Difference You Will Make:
The Division of Recreation and Parks is responsible for the promotion of the state park system for the use, enjoyment, and benefit of the people of Florida and its visitors and to contribute to the tourist appeal of Florida. Division employees support the state park system by administering programs that provide resource-based recreation while preserving, interpreting, and restoring natural and cultural resources. State park employees work as a team to ensure that all the people of Florida and its visitors can experience the Real Florida. SM
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:
District 4 Administration
Oscar Scherer State Park
1843 South Tamiami Trail
Osprey, FL 34229
Oscar Scherer State Park is located in mid-Sarasota County. This urban setting is located close to gulf beaches and downtown Venice. Aside from the recreational opportunities, many cultural sites are within close distances.
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 (https://www.myfloridacfo.com/DeferredComp/)
State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). (For more information, please click Corebridge Financial (https://www.corebridgefinancial.com/rs/opsfl/plan-details/social-security-alternative-plan#accordion-e1292cd3b8-item-0be1bc4b3d) ;
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:
$19.00 per hour
Your Specific Responsibilities:
This position assists in:
Managing tasks and organizing and tracking status updates for natural and cultural resource management projects across the Southwest District.
Documenting and tracking project costs and accomplishments
Procurement and financial tracking (database entry) for statewide projects managed by BNCR.
Other duties include performing data collection and management; assisting with regular project update calls and virtual meetings; performing clerical data entry; quality control/review of project documents; preparing, uploading, and distributing monthly reports as needed.
Periodic travel may be required to conduct site visits to monitor project progress.
Performs other related duties as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Project tracking principles and practice
Office procedures and practice; data collection; personal computers;
Natural resource management, biology, botany, geology, or other related earth sciences / land management principles.
Skilled in:
Microsoft Office Suite especially Office 365, Microsoft Word and Excel, Outlook, Share Point, E-Mail, Adobe acrobat, and online databases.
Time management; organization; and process management.
Ability to:
Manage multiple projects simultaneously and quickly adapt to change.
Collect, organize, evaluate and analyze data; perform filing.
Take the lead on assignments and responsibilities.
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Work well with others and individually; maintain a positive, can-do attitude.
Produce timely and effective results; provide quality solutions; apply problem solving techniques.
Organize and coordinate work assignments.
Minimum Qualifications:
A valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications:
Higher education in natural resource management, biology, botany, geology, or other related earth sciences / land management programs
One-year professional experience preferred
DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable 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:
HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us
HR_ER@dep.state.fl.us
For questions concerning this position, please contact:
Chris Becker, Environmental Specialist II
Chris.Becker@FloridaDEP.gov
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.
Nearest Major Market:Sarasota
Nearest Secondary Market:Tampa