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Requisition No: 873384

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS PROGRAM ASSISTANT - 37979300

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 37979300

Salary: $18.50 per hour

Posting Closing Date: 04/24/2026

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OPS PROGRAM ASSISTANT (37979300)

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Gainesville, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

The Florida Conservation Corps (FLCC) currently includes six staff members and 65 AmeriCorps national service members serving across 31 state parks and regional district offices. FLCC members focus on:

• Managing invasive exotic plant species
• Improving and assessing recreational trails
• Recruiting and managing volunteers

Additionally, FLCC members are trained and available to deploy across Florida—and occasionally to other states—in response to natural disasters.

The incumbent in this role plays a critical part in the success of the FLCC program by:

• Recruiting new AmeriCorps members
• Supporting members in volunteer recruitment
• Assisting with various program operations

Community Outreach

• Conduct outreach at events and community locations throughout the year
• Build and maintain positive relationships with community stakeholders

Training

• Deliver training to AmeriCorps members on DEP branding policies and outreach best practices

Recruitment

• Attend career fairs and recruitment events to promote FLCC opportunities
• Develop and implement engaging outreach strategies
• Post regularly on job boards and monitor applicant activity
• Contact potential candidates to schedule interviews and track enrollment progress

Member Support

• Track and monitor member activities related to outreach, interpretation, and events
• Provide virtual and in-person support to members to help meet outreach and volunteer recruitment goals

Content Creation

• Ensure all outreach materials comply with DEP branding and interpretation standards
• Review and approve presentations, flyers, and other outreach materials
• Coordinate with the DEP Communications Office for social media approvals
• Maintain and update program forms and documents for consistency and compliance
• Collaborate with the Interpretation Office on graphic design needs and approvals

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Florida’s natural and cultural resources
• Computer operations, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat
• Principles of customer service and public relations

Skill in:

• Interacting professionally, tactfully, and courteously with internal and external stakeholders
• Communicating clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Utilizing virtual communication platforms (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Zoom)
• Accurately preparing reports and documentation
• Managing and resolving conflicts constructively

Ability to:

• Speak confidently in public, including both small and large group settings
• Assist in planning and coordinating large-scale, week-long events (typically held in March, August, and December)
• Follow verbal and written instructions accurately
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Interpret and apply relevant rules, directives, laws, regulations, and policies
• Collaborate effectively as part of a team
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving techniques
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and meet travel requirements
• Uphold professional standards at all times
• Adapt to a fast-paced and continuously evolving work environment
• Ability to travel approximately one week per month.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interpretation training (CIG or equivalent)
• Graphic Design training
• Leadership training

Pay:

$18.50 per hour

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:

FLCC Administration

3623 SE 35th St

Gainesville, FL 32641

Gainesville is the county seat of Alachua County, Florida, and the largest city in North Central Florida. Gainesville serves as the cultural, educational, and commercial center for the north-central Florida region. Gainesville's numerous parks, museums and lakes provide entertainment to thousands of visitors. Because of its beautiful landscape and urban "forest," Gainesville is one of the most attractive cities in Florida.

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*).
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan, for more information, please visit Corebridge Financial).
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• 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:

HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us

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.

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.