Department of Environmental Protection v. Barker

SMITH, Senior Judge.

The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) appeals the final order of the Public Employees Relations Commission (PERC), which found that James B. Barker, the Appellee (Barker), was punished twice for the same offense and rescinded his demotion and transfer on that basis. We affirm, finding that DEP failed to satisfy the statutory notice requirements when it disciplined Barker.

The DEP employed Barker as a Park Officer since February 1, 1990. Park Officers serve as law enforcement officers in Florida state parks, over which DEP has administrative authority. On…