GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 42002057

Requisition No: 863474 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 42002057

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42002057 

Salary:  $48,500.40 - $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:

Michael Joel (239) 690-8019, or Amanda Horney (239) 690-8015

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.

JOB DUTIES:

This is a highly specialized position where the incumbent will act as a Wildfire Mitigation Specialist.

This individual will conduct and coordinate fire prevention activities as directed and assigned by the immediate supervisor.  Maintains active contact with fire services, especially those covering high risk wildfire areas. Works with the Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) groups in each county to ensure that wildfire is listed as a hazard on the LMS and that needed fuel reduction projects are included on the LMS project list. Develops a local wildfire mitigation plan annually in conjunction with FAS and Center Manager. This plan includes the prioritization of areas according to wildfire risk, prioritizes projects needed to lower wildfire risk based on the risk ratings, and an action plan for getting the projects completed. Works with the FAS to identify communities at risk in need of homeowner education and/or workshops and provides workshops as needed.  Works with the identified communities to develop both a Fire wise plan and a CWPP. Works with county officials to incorporate Fire wise principles into county planning, county codes, county regulations, and county comprehensive plans. Prepares an annual budget based on the annual mitigation plan. Works with the regional Fire Management Team to coordinate assistance on mitigation projects.

Assists and supports the activities of the District/Center Fire Prevention Committee. Actively searches for, identifies, and applies for outside funding to complete local mitigation projects. Develops mitigation project plans for areas needing private contractor work, preparing maps and project descriptions, ITB’s, contract development, and serves as the contract manager for mitigation projects with private resources.

Information Officer, Incident Command System.  During all incidents this position will act as Information Officer.  This individual will prepare copy for news release services, utilizing computer software, either via electronic mail or hard copy print. Provides area information about mitigation programs available, current mitigation projects taking place, and the successes of those projects. Provides area information about wildfire, wildfire causes, and wildfire prevention; highlights and publicizes the successes of the Center and other items which help in the flow of information to protect the health, welfare, and safety of the affected citizens. Acts as point of contact for media related to wildfire issues, gives interviews and coordinates incident visits for the media and VIPs.  Maintains active contact with all local PIO’s and coordinates activities and messages. Coordinates activities with the State Office Information Coordinator as requested.

This position will be familiar with still, digital and video camera equipment to record ongoing events and promulgate pictures and videos of such quality as to make available for distribution and training.

This position will work with local fire services and other agencies to establish a mechanism to decrease man-caused fires.  This may include the use of Arson Task Force Committees, joint planning, and other programs which lower the fire starts in the field unit.  Develops Incident Action Plans that will enhance emergency response and reduce damage potential during wildland/urban interface fires.

Performs related work as required.

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.