Junior Environmental Compliance Analyst

Florida; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking an entry-level OPS Operations Analyst I to perform independent assignments under general supervision related to the Miami Dade Consent Decree and wastewater analysis. The role emphasizes data review, compliance documentation, and cross-training in multiple program areas including air, water, and waste.

The position requires strong analytical skills, knowledge of environmental regulations, and the ability to conduct field

Qualifications

• 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 follow applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 are accurate, completed timely and entered into the designated database.
• Reports are processed in accordance with established program rules, requirements, and policies.
• Incumbent shall possess qualities in line with district’s performance categories.

Skills

Scientific data analysis

Field inspections

Regulations knowledge

Data entry

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate Degree preferred

Job description

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking an entry-level OPS Operations Analyst I to perform independent assignments under general supervision related to the Miami Dade Consent Decree and wastewater analysis. The role emphasizes data review, compliance documentation, and cross-training in multiple program areas including air, water, and waste.

The position requires strong analytical skills, knowledge of environmental regulations, and the ability to conduct field