GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 37000571

Requisition No: 848200 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 37000571

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37000571 

Salary:  Base salary $3,276.73 monthly 

Posting Closing Date: 03/21/2025 

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GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

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 create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystem. 

The Work You Will Do:

GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I (37000571)

DISTRICT 2 ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

This position is responsible for providing a high level of coordination and assistance to the Bureau Chief, Assistant Bureau Chief and all District 2 parks. The incumbent will be the HR Liaison, IT Liaison, coordinator of state cell phones, assist with firearm approvals, assist with special projects, and assist with tracking prescribed fire numbers. 

The Difference You Will Make:

Florida state parks are managed and preserved for enjoyment by all through providing appropriate resource-based recreational opportunities, interpretation and education that help visitors connect to the Real Florida. SM

How You Will Grow:

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 2 Administration

4801 Camp Ranch Road

Gainesville, FL 32641

The District 2 Administration Office is located within Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park by the La Chua Trail. Paynes Prairie is unique in many ways. Nowhere else in Florida can visitors experience wild-roaming bison and horses. Nearly 300 species of birds also frequent the park along with alligators, deer and many other animals. The LaChua Trail is 3 miles round-trip from the north rim of the prairie to the observation tower. This trail provides scenic views of wet prairie and marsh habitat including Alachua Sink and Alachua Lake.

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);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

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

Pay:

Base salary $3,276.73 monthly

Your Specific Responsibilities:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

In carrying out the duties of this position, the incumbent is expected at all times to be aware of and abide by the Department’s Standards of Conduct, as well as any and all departmental and/or work unit rules, directives, policies, procedures, and/or general orders applicable to performing the duties of this position.  Compliance with the processing requirements of Chapter 215.422, F.S. is mandatory.  Persistent failure to comply with this section by any agency of the state shall constitute good cause for discharge of employees duly found responsible, or predominantly responsible, for failure to comply.

Serves as the HR coordinator for the Division of Recreation and Parks’ District Office, consisting of personnel management of approximately 200 full time employees in addition to varying numbers of OPS employees depending on the time of year.  Provides guidance and expert advice to park management and administrative staff in each park within the district for all HR related topics.  Acts as the HR liaison between district staff and Land and Recreation’s HR office and DEP’s Bureau of Human Resource Management.

Coordinates with over 30 parks to conduct recruitment, advertisements, hiring, promotions, reassignments, retirements, terminations and voluntary demotions.  Oversees employee confidential information to include social security numbers, information protected from public records, employee personnel files, medical information relating to workers comp, FMLA, medical monitoring and other information that may be included on employment applications.  Reviews and provides guidance for timesheets for all full-time and OPS positions in the District to ensure they are entered correctly.  Maintains official leave records for District.  Assists in coordinating performance evaluation completion for all positions within the District.  Oversees position descriptions for all positions within the District, working with Park Management to review and amend as necessary.

In addition to the HR responsibilities – this position also oversees the following programs for all parks and personnel within the District:  Travel/ training administration, Incident reports, exotic removal weapons authorization, District emergency contact list, monthly reporting from Parks, records all District meetings and distributes information as applicable, housing perquisites, shoe allowance for District, and District records retention.

This position also handles special assignments from District management and Tallahassee offices as assigned and other duties as assigned, provides Administrative support to FPS District 2 park webpages.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• employment laws and regulations
• hiring & recruiting practices
• government record retention schedules
• government organization & operation
• office procedures and practices
• methods of data collection
• computers hardware, software and various webpage support programs

SKILL IN:

• Typing  

ABILITY TO:

• interpret and research departmental personnel rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• organize files and other records
• analyze data for administrative decisions
• manage confidential personnel data in a professional and discrete manner
• organize and maintain records management systems
• plan, organize, prioritize and coordinate work assignments
• perform arithmetical calculations
• use correct spelling, punctuation and grammar
• type letters, memoranda and other standard business forms in correct format
• operate general office equipment
• handle telephone calls in a courteous and effective manner
• communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Valid driver’s license.

POSITION OF SPECIAL TRUST REQUIREMENT: This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP-422 (Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility). Any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a Level 2 State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S.  No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. 

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION IN PEOPLE FIRST: 

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable 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

Contact: Clif Maxwell

Clifton.Maxwell@FloridaDEP.gov

352-204-4545

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.

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.