Welcome to DEP

Welcome to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Below you will find links to information that is crucial to you as a new member of the DEP team.

Print the Employee checklist and check-off the steps as you complete them. This checklist will need to be turned in to your supervisor upon completion.

Print the checklist

NEW OPS EMPLOYEE PACKET

Complete the OPS New Hire Packet on the internet and ensure that forms are completed accurately and returned to your supervisor.

DEP employees are asked to provide a copy of their Social Security card to the Bureau of Personnel Services in order for us to verify that the Social Security card name and number match the information entered in the People First System. This verification is also required for accurate processing of an employee’s payroll and reporting of federal withholding taxes by the Department of Financial Services, State of Florida. As an employee of the Department of Environmental Services, you are being provided with this notice pursuant to s. 119.071(5)(a)2, Florida Statutes.

These forms must be submitted to the Bureau of Personnel Services within 3 DAYS of employment.

I-9 Form , along with supporting documentation

Please print the I-9 form, fill out the information in Section 1, and return to your supervisor on the first day of employment. Non-citizens must send a copy of their work authorization. For more information on the I-9 form and completion instructions, click here.

Oath of Loyalty, DEP 54-603

Confidentiality Statement, DEP 54-606

OPS Employee Handbook

As a DEP employee, it is important to you and to the DEP that you know and understand its contents. It is your responsibility to review the handbook and, after so doing, to complete the “Acknowledgment of Receipt” found on the last page of the handbook, and to send it to the Bureau of Personnel Services at MS-70. This signed acknowledgment will be placed in your official personnel file as documentation of your having reviewed and understand the information outlined in the handbook.

Drug Free Workplace Policy Statement Acknowledgement, DEP 54-614

Information Security Acknowledgement Statement of Understanding & Responsibility

OPS Student Verification Form (if applicable), DEP 54-605

FACILITY LAYOUT

Become familiar with the office layout and other facilities within the building. Ask about emergency evacuation plans for the building and the location of fire exits.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

Become familiar with the office work hours and rules. Learn who to contact in the event you need to be absent. Discuss other pertinent rules and regulations within the agency with your supervisor.

PEOPLE FIRST – NEW EMPLOYEE ACTIONS

After going through the People First Orientation Training, you should be able to logon and maneuver within the People First System. After receiving your PEOPLE FIRST ID NUMBER from your supervisor, you will need to take the following actions:

Logon to PEOPLE FIRST system

Verify, and/or enter, if blank, your personal and work information such as W4/W5, emergency contacts, etc., in PEOPLE FIRST and advise your supervisor of any errors.

Learn how to complete your timesheet in PEOPLE FIRST

Complete Direct Deposit information in PEOPLE FIRST

NEW EMPLOYEE TRAINING

Complete the new employee training courses:

You may view classes and register at http://www.dep.state.fl.us/admin/training/default.htm

Mandatory Training

New Employee Orientation (Online)

Harassment is...Government Version (Online) - Required Annually

Cultural Diversity - Diversity in the Real World (Online) - Required Annually

DEP Code of Ethics - This course, developed by the Office of General Counsel specifically for DEP employees, will outline all of the ethical issues that DEP employees may face. This course is required annually for all DEP employees and should be taken within 30 days of hire. (Online) - Required Annually

DEP Public Records - This course, developed by the Office of General Counsel specifically for DEP employees, will outline all of the public records issues that DEP employees may face. This course is required annually for all DEP employees and should be taken within 30 days of hire. (Online) - Required Annually

Highly Recommended Training

People First Orientation Training (Online)
Exceptional Customer Service (Classroom)

Plain Language Initiative (Classroom)

ASK QUESTIONS

If there is an issue that you don’t understand or that your supervisor has not explained clearly:

ASK QUESTIONS!

For additional assistance, contact the Bureau of Personnel Services at 850-245-2511, or SC 205-2511.