GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 42003801

Requisition No: 863481 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 42003801

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42003801 

Salary:  $47,000.46 - $60,000.20 

Posting Closing Date: 10/27/2025 

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GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***

CONTACT:

Justina Jones (386) 384-5781

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of professional experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, engineering or administrative work. or

A master’s degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one (1) year of the required experience. or

Professional or nonprofessional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

Requires possession of a valid driver license.

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Occasional to moderate travel required.

Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed.

NOTES:

To maintain fairness and integrity in our hiring process, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews is strictly prohibited. Applicants must provide their own, authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and recruitment process. Any candidate found using AI to assist in their answers will be disqualified from consideration.

Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

JOB DUTIES:

This is a professional forestry position responsible for coordinating, analyzing, developing and directing forest based recreation and education programs within the Orlando Forestry Center. Specific areas of involvement include, but are not limited to, researching trends in public recreation, recreation planning and recreation policy; public relations; collecting recreation receipts; and evaluating the impacts of public recreation activities on natural resources. The position requires a strong knowledge of resource based recreation, oral and written communication skills, and successful experience in dealing with the public on an individual and collective basis. Responsible for ensuring that assigned program areas have operational procedures and processes which result in accountability and compliance with service and department policies and procedures.  Responsible and accountable for managing budget/dollars/resources (staff, vehicles, computers, cell phones, etc.) of any assigned programs in an efficient and accountable manner.

Works closely with Resource Administrator and field supervisors in the development, implementation and enforcement of forest recreation policies and procedures. Responsible for fiscal procedures related to center wide recreational programs including, but not limited to, budget preparations, collection and processing of recreation area receipts, purchasing, conducting fee area audits, management of concession agreements and management of recreation related grant programs.  Secures alternative funding for recreational projects. Prepares a variety of written and oral reports.

Oversees design, installation and construction of various recreation facilities and amenities. Provides assistance to field staff in the development and oversight of all forests five year recreation plans and annual work plans. Conducts routine inspections of recreational facilities for quality control purposes. Assists in the design and implementation of outdoor recreation training programs. Monitors areas to evaluate impacts from recreation activities.

Serves as primary public contact for the Center’s forest recreation program which includes the following: developing and managing the Orlando Forestry Center Chapter of Friends of Florida State Forests, coordinating the Center’s volunteer program, providing oversight of the Center’s Forest Liaison Committees and maintaining liaison with recreation professionals from cooperating, public land management agencies as well as forest user groups and environmental organizations using a variety of forums. Designs and develops exhibits and literature promoting the state forest system and its management goals.

Provides wildfire and emergency response support as directed. Assists in the development of smoke management, wildfire prevention, prescribed fire, pre-suppression burning plans and hazardous fuels mitigation. Assists in the enforcement of Florida’s open burning laws and regulations.

Assists in the assigned area of responsibility with the planning, development and administration of the Florida Forest Service’s State Forest Program. In addition to outdoor recreation, this includes management of timber, wildlife, protected species, archeological and historic resources, and aquatic resources.

Performs other duties as assigned, which may include the handling of revenue.

The Following Special Benefits for this Position Include

• Annual Uniform Allotment
• Annual Boot Allotment

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 visit www.myfrs.com;)
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

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

For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the “Total Compensation Estimator Tool” located above under the “Posting Closing Date.”

SPECIAL NOTES:

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 clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.