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MyFlorida PLANNER II - 37011056 in TALLAHASSEE, Florida
PLANNER II - 37011056
Date: Sep 6, 2024
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Requisition No: 837010
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: PLANNER II - 37011056
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 37011056
Salary: $46,066/annually
Posting Closing Date: 09/20/2024
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Planner II - 37011056
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
Open Competitive
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 create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystem.
The Work You Will Do:
This position is a Planner II position in the Operator Certification Program (OCP). It is a professional position responsible for implementing numerous components of the OCP authorized under Chapter 403, Florida Statutes and developing and implementing multiple components of the OCP as authorized by the Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments of 1996.
The duties of this position are directly related to DEP’s primary role of licensing all Drinking Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators as well as all Water Distribution System Operators and Septic Tank Contractors in the State of Florida. The threat to public health and the environment from the operation of water and wastewater treatment plants, water distribution systems and septic tanks mandates that only qualified personnel operate these facilities and properly install septic tanks.
The Difference You Will Make:
The duties of this position are directly related to DEP’s primary role of administering a professional licensing program overseeing all Drinking Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators as well as all Water Distribution System Operators in the State of Florida. In this position, the applicant will have a direct impact on ensuring that only appropriately educated, trained, and experienced personnel become licensed by the state thus reducing the threat to public health and the environment from the operation of water and wastewater treatment plants and water distribution systems by unqualified individuals.
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:
Tallahassee, Florida’s Capitol City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combines old world charm with a modern pace of life. Home to two major universities as well as state government, Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. Boasting proximity to the coast and centrally located to popular tourist destinations, Tallahassee is a highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job or those ready to enter the next exciting chapter in their career.
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 );
Flexible Spending Accounts;
Tuition waivers;
And more!
For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .
Pay:
$46,066.00/annually
Your Specific Responsibilities:
This is a professional position responsible for implementing the Operator Certification Program (OCP) authorized under Chapter 403, Florida Statues and developing and implementing new components of the OCP as authorized by the Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments of 1996.
Answers the telephone for the Operator Certification Program. Completes and maintains all expenses in Excel format for the Certification Office. Logs and distributes mail. Uses word processing equipment to type correspondence, memoranda, and reports in proper formats. Addresses envelopes and inserts documents for mailing, distributes mail within the program and to other offices as necessary, faxes and retrieves documents. Copies and distributes materials.
Reviews examination applications for accuracy and completeness. Ensures each applicant has met minimum training and educational requirements by reviewing and evaluating acceptable forms of documentation according to guidelines established pursuant to the laws and rules that govern Operator Certification. Draft and mail approval and/or incomplete letters to each applicant upon each initial and subsequent review the application. Accurately document all adherences and deficiencies to application requirements into the database. Maintains complete and accurate files on each examination applicant and adheres to strict confidentiality requirements with regards to examination scores.
Reviews licensure applications for accuracy and completeness. Ensures each applicant has met minimum experience and examination requirements by reviewing and evaluating acceptable forms of documentation according to guidelines established pursuant to the laws and rules that govern Operator Certification. Calculate each applicant’s hours of experience to verify it meets minimum requirements for licensure. Draft and mail incomplete letters to each applicant that fails to meet the minimum requirements for licensure following each initial and subsequent review. Accurately document all adherences and deficiencies to application requirements into the database. Issue licenses to each applicant that complies with all licensure requirements. Timely enter each completed licensure file into the Department’s electronic document storage system for storage.
Assist with the examination development, scheduling and administration. Maintains strict control over examination books, questions, answer keys and other examination related documents. Maintain strict control over applications, databases and documents that contain social security numbers.
Prepares and maintains accurate reports and records describing activities in the assigned area of responsibility including correspondence and memoranda; provides policy and program administration recommendations; prepares documentation for operator’s files; assists in the maintenance of the computer database; and advises contractors on program rules and policies. Also assists, as needed, in logging and tracking financial activities and processes refunds and prints receipts.
Participates in conferences by giving presentations, leading workshops, and similar activities relevant to the operation of the section. Assists in the review of proposed projects, rule development and applications for federal grants or assistance. Keeps abreast of changes in state and federal requirements that my impact the OCP.
Assist in the intra-Division coordinated projects requiring section expertise, as assigned by supervisor, and performs other related duties.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data.
Knowledge of problem-solving techniques.
Knowledge of research techniques.
Ability to compile, organize and analyze data.
Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
Ability to analyze programs and proposed projects.
Ability to prepare reports and records.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license.
Ability to maintain and limit access to confidential information.
Required Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 1-year of verifiable related experience or any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience for a total of five years.
A valid driver’s license.
Ability to pass a background and fingerprint check
OtherJob Related Requirements for this position:
POSITION OF SPECIAL TRUST REQUIREMENT:
This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP-422 (Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility). Any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a Level 2 State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with rules and statutes governing a State’s regulatory program.
Ability to provide effective presentations to staff and the public.
Possess excellent organization and coordination skills.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the public.
Ability to understand and apply rules, directives, policies, and procedures.
Ability to be detail oriented.
Ability to travel as needed to perform training, participate in meetings, and give presentations.
Experience Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Teams and Power Point.
Experience in customer service.
Experience in answering a multi-line phone.
Bachelor’s degree in a science related field.
Knowledge of, or prior experience in, the licensure and certification industry.
Knowledge of the Department’s Operator Certification Program and licensing process.
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_Recruitment@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.
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:
TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399
Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee