Job Description

Requisition No: 875289

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I - 37010587

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37010587

Salary: $35,398 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 05/21/2026

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Administrative Assistant I

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Business Planning

This position is located in Jacksonville, FL

and Responsibilities:

This is an independent position in the Business Planning Program responsible for a variety of administrative and business activities. Duties include, but are not limited to:

Finance & Accounting (Primary)

• Coordinates all accounts receivable functions for the district. Responsibilities include cash receiving, receipting, journal transfers, correction adjustments, refunds, outstanding warrants, collection of payments due, cash listing and direct deposit. Deposits revenue on a weekly basis.
• Serves as the collections officer for the district.
• Assists with the handling and tracking of fees associated with enforcement accounts, including in-kind status updates, case closures and collections and/or write-off efforts.

Welcome Desk & Administrative Assistance

• Monitors requests/assignments in DEP_NED in support of the district’s regulatory programs as required and ensures timely completion of requests.
• Provides coverage at the welcome desk as requested.

Procurement

• Maintains and procures office and field supplies for the district.
• Performs procurement functions utilizing the purchasing card and MyFloridaMarketPlace system.

Document Management & Records Requests

• Converts paper documents to an electronic document of record by using the department’s electronic document management system (Oculus). This process may include document preparation, document scanning, validation, and quality control/quality assurance. Maintains compliance with DEP 335, Records Management.
• Responds to public records requests per district standard operating procedure, and in compliance with DEP 335, Records Management.

Performs related duties as required by management.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

7. • Knowledge of the terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of administrative programs.
   • Ability to understand and apply applicable regulations, policies and procedures relating to business programs.
   • Ability to evaluate, analyze, and interpret business reports and supporting documentation.
   • Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
   • Ability to work independently.
   • Ability to prepare technical reports.
   • Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
   • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and leadership.
   • Ability to interact with customers in a tactful and courteous manner.
   • Ability to cross-train into multiple subjects.
   • Ability to meet established performance standards as identified in the district performance standards document.
   • Ability to identify solutions to problems and exhibit positive problem-solving techniques.
   • Skill in producing quality work with little oversight and rework.
   • Experience with process review and efficiency implementation through use of continuous improvement strategies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Driver License

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Finance and Accounting

Pay:

$35,398 Annually

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:

Jacksonville is the most populous city proper in the U.S. state of Florida, located on the Atlantic coast of northeastern Florida.

Jacksonville boasts the largest urban park system in the nation. 80,000 acres of parks, including 405 City Parks, 7 State Parks, 2 National Park sites and an Arboretum.

Jacksonville is home to 1,100 miles of shoreline, more than any other city in the state, not to mention 22 miles of white-sandy beaches!

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
• 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.

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 clicking here All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.