GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III (PENDING RECLASSIFICATION) - 37010202

Requisition No: 874394 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III (PENDING RECLASSIFICATION) - 37010202

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37010202 

Salary:  $54,999.96 - $60,000.00, commensurate with experience 

Posting Closing Date: 05/03/2026 

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GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Fort Myers, FL

Pending Reclass

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection protects, conserves and manages the state’s natural resources and enforces its environmental laws. Each position works together as a whole to advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy. 

This position is an advanced-level Government Operations Consultant responsible for conducting organizational studies and evaluations, designing and improving office systems and procedures, and providing technical assistance to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the South District’s Business Planning Program. The incumbent serves as the Team Coordinator Lead for budget, personnel, and business support functions, coordination and overseeing related activities to ensure high quality, timely, and compliant operations.

The position requires applying analytical techniques, conducting work simplification and measurement studies, and developing operational procedures that support continuous improvement. The incumbent works closely with the District Director, Assistant Director (CAP), Permitting Program Administrator, and Support Services Administrator to identify problems, recommend improvements, and implement solutions that add value to internal and external customers.

Primary Responsibilities

Budget:

Develops, implements, and evaluates District policies and procedures related to budget management, tracking and accounting practices.

Conducts analyses of financial information, reconciles expenditures with FLAIR, and prepares data for legislative budget requests and long range program planning.

Represents the District in budget meetings and provides consultative guidance to leadership on budgetary issues, including deficit resolution and optimal use of appropriations.

Coordinates and monitors the work of budget and personnel support team members responsible for purchasing, equipment contracts, and processing of incoming fees/monies.

Assists with fleet management data and other fiscal support functions.

Grant Management: 

Reviews, analyzes, and monitors executed grants to ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and contractual requirements.

Coordinates accounting functions and collaborates with the Department’s Budget Office on legislative budget requests for annual grant allocations.

Works with grant managers to ensure deliverables are met, evaluates performance measures, and processes payment requests based on executed agreements.

Personnel:

Oversees personnel management activities, including onboarding, orientation, retention, and offboarding of South District employees.

Assists with preparing and reviewing position actions, recruitment documents, veteran's preference requirements, attendance and leave, FMLA, LWOP, PARS, perquisites, vacancy reports, and performance evaluations.

Identifies training needs, prepares manuals, and conducts in-house training consistent with organizational policy and staff development goals.

Coordinates the Internship/Volunteer program.

Safety: 

Serves as the District’s Safety Coordinator and primary liaison to the Department’s Safety Office.

Plans and conducts studies of safety-related problems and procedures, analyses data, and develops solutions or alternative methods of operation.

Coordinates Incident reports and worker’s compensation claims.

Assists with annual COOP review, office preparation, and response activities.

District Emergency Management Team (DEMT)

The incumbent of this position has been identified as emergency Mission Essential Personnel in accordance with Rule

60L-34.0071(3)(e)1.a.,F.A.C. and, in that capacity, may be required, on short notice, to perform duties and travel in support of emergency efforts. All leave approved is subject to recall in the occurrence of a major event. Leave should be coordinated with backup/cross-trained staff and approved by management to ensure that DEP essential functions can be performed, if required. This position may be placed on-call to remain available to perform essential duties.

Other Duties:

Participates in outreach activities as required.

Assists with special projects related to Business Planning or broader South District needs.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Working hours: (A) Daily from Monday to Friday - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (B) Total hours in workweek 40 (C) Eligible for Flexible Workweek. This position is not eligible for teleworking.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of administration, organizational analysis, and business management.
• Knowledge of project management principles, including planning, scheduling, and risk assessment.
• Knowledge of change management concepts and methods for implementing new or revised systems, procedures, and organizational structures.
• Knowledge of public administration, including governmental structures, administrative law, and public‑sector operations.
• Knowledge of risk management principles related to safety, continuity of operations, and emergency preparedness.
• Knowledge of budget and expense tracking in an organizational setting.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable regulations, policies, procedures, and process-improvement strategies.
• Ability to gather, organize, analyze, visualize, and interpret data for use in decision‑making, reporting, and performance measurement. Ability to plan, organize, coordinate and monitor work assignments in accordance with established procedures.
• Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and recommend solutions.
• Ability to map processes, design workflows, and document procedures using diagrams, flowcharts, or similar tools.
• Ability to facilitate meetings, workshops, and cross‑functional discussions to support organizational goals.
• Ability to manage sensitive or confidential information appropriately.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, OneNote, OneDrive, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to prepare clear, accurate written correspondence using proper grammar and business formats.
• Ability to maintain databases and tracking systems with accuracy and attention to detail. 
• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to multitask and respond appropriately to varying priorities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. 
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with the public and colleagues.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 4 years of verifiable related experience in accounting/finance, human resource management, public administration or business administration or other related experience. Post-secondary degrees from an accredited college or university with a major in related field may be used as an alternative for the required 4 years of experience on a year-for-year basis. A credential evaluation report from an approved agency must be submitted along with all foreign degrees.

• The ability to successfully complete a Level 2 State and National criminal history background check.
• Valid Driver License
• Travel is required, including overnight

Position of Special Trust Requirement:

This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422 Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience applying project management principles or coordinating multi-phase projects.
• Experience with process mapping, workflow design, or business process reengineering.
• Knowledge of change management strategies and experience implementing new systems or procedures.
• Experience conducting root cause analysis or using structured problem solving.
• Experience with data visualization tools or advanced Excel functions (pivot tables, Power Query, dashboards).
• Knowledge of public administration principles, including legislative processes, budget development, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with risk management, safety program coordination, or continuity of operations planning.
• Knowledge of records management practices and information governance requirements.
• Experience facilitating meetings, trainings, or workshops.
• Knowledge of writing, reviewing, or enforcing standard operating procedures.
• Knowledge of MFMP, STMS, P-Card Works, Oculus and Oracle systems. 

Pay:

$54,999.96 - $60,000.00, commensurate with experience 

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:

South District - The South District Office is located in Fort Myers. Fort Myers is popular for its great beaches that line the Gulf Coast, shopping and fishing.  Attractions include the historic Henry Ford and Thomas Edison estates, downtown Fort Myers, with its many restaurants and nightlife, as well as nearby Naples and the islands of Captiva and Sanibel. It is a sports enthusiast haven as the Spring Training home of the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins. The South District covers 8 counties (Lee, Collier, Charlotte, DeSoto, Sarasota, Hendry, Glades and Highlands). 

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;

• Total Compensation Estimator Tool

• And more!

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

To learn more about different DEP career opportunities, visit https://floridadep.gov/adm/hr/content/career-opportunities-0

To learn more about the DEP South District office, please access the following link: https://floridadep.gov/south

Special Notes:

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_ER@dep.state.fl.us

 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.

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.