OPERATIONS & MGMT. CONSUL. II - SES - 37000779

Requisition No: 858064 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPERATIONS & MGMT. CONSUL. II - SES - 37000779

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 37000779 

Salary:  $3,755.01 monthly 

Posting Closing Date: 08/20/2025 

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OPERATIONS AND MGMT CONSULTANT II

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Job Vacancy

Open Competitive

This position is located in Apopka, Florida

Closing date: 08.18.2025

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

Operations & Management Consultant II- 3700779

A challenging opportunity is available for a self-motivated, hard-working team player, to fill the position of Operations & Management Consultant II at District III located in beautiful Wekiwa Springs State Park.  District III encompasses State Parks throughout the central Florida region from St. Augustine to Fellsmere, and from Ormond Beach to Ocala. 

The district is comprised of 29 State Parks with over 300 full time employees and OPS Staff.  This position reports and is accountable to the District Bureau Chief.  The District Staff reporting to this position are Operations Management Consultant I, Park Program Development Specialist, and Building Construction Specialist.

Duties And Responsibilities:

Responsible for the overall management of the district office involving administrative and personnel matters of positions supervised. Supervises positions that support the following program areas.  Education and training; citizen support organization; volunteer coordination; grants; maintenance, repair and construction; budgets and financials; purchasing; media outreach; internal and external reporting; property, facility and equipment management systems; information technology; park project management tracking systems; compliance reviews; park safety inspections; park residence and facility inspections.

Directly responsible for all aspects of the following program areas.  Contracts and agreements; media, websites and outreach; safety, protection, emergency action planning, assessment and coordination; district information technology, network connections, Apopka server maintenance, phone systems and software management; routine and special reports; policy, program and procedure implementation; records retention; public records requests; centralized reservation system coordination; park and district budget monitoring and management; FCO project tracking; internal and external customer service and support; wastewater and drinking water permit compliance for parks; internal and external audit criticisms and responses; ADA Access and Inclusion coordination.

Monitors and directs district financial management program to include budget tracking and reconciliation, allocation, purchasing and PPMTS park project monitoring.  Oversee internal compliance reviews and internal and external audit criticisms and responses.  Coordinates planning, review and implementation of programs with other offices, bureaus, permitting organizations and the public sector as required.  Plans and coordinates the district protection program to include park safety inspections and maintaining all established standards, including written policies and required safety equipment.  Assesses general protection needs and coordinates efforts with local, regional and state organizations as needed.  Ensure compliance with Park Protection Plans.  Represents the Bureau and Division at various meetings, seminars, workshops and conferences to obtain and furnish information. Supports the decisions and mission of the agency.  Performs other related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:  basic management principles and practices; the methods of data collection and analysis; ADA requirements and reasonable accommodation practices; OSHA regulations and operational safety requirements and rules. 

Skill in: utilizing computer equipment and various software. 

Ability to:  supervise people; manage a consultative program designed to assure the resolution of managerial and operational problems; determine work priorities, assign work and insure proper completion of work assignments; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; assess budgetary needs; formulate policies and procedures; understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities; organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials; collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations; solve problems, document work and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices; conduct fact finding research; work independently; solve problems and make decisions; calmly and effectively coordinate emergency/crisis situations; maintain a valid driver’s license

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid drivers’ license

Pay:

Base salary: $3,755.01 monthly/ $45,060.11 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:

District 3 Administration

1800 Wekiwa Circle

Apopka, FL 32712

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.
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• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

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.

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.