GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 37000713

Requisition No: 883413 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 37000713

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37000713 

Salary:  $40,320.81 

Posting Closing Date: 09/18/2026 

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#37000713 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I (NON-RESIDENT)

BUREAU OF PARKS DISTRICT 5

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Hobe Sound, Florida

Closing Date: 09/18/26

Overlap Position

Position Overview 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, and in certain instances volunteers.  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.  Provides assistance with the People First system to include, but not be limited to, Requisitions, PARs, system training, and timesheet submission and un-approvals.  Provides assistance with the development and distribution of internal and external job opportunity announcements.  Supervises OPS employee.

Coordinates with over 24 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.  Official timekeeper for all full-time and OPS positions in the District.  Maintains official leave records for District.  Oversees performance evaluation reporting 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:  Training administration, travel administration to include, but not be limited to, travel reservations, travel authorizations, travel reimbursements, 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, Park Protection Plans and Telephone Trees, coordinates and submits District Cherwell tasks.

This position also handles special assignments from District management and Tallahassee offices as assigned and other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

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

SKILL IN:

• typing

ABILITY TO:

• successfully complete background and fingerprint check
• 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
• maintain a valid driver’s license

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 Directive 422, Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

Pay:

$3,360.07 monthly/$40,320.81 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:

Bureau of Parks District 5

13798 Southeast Federal Highway

Hobe Sound, Florida 33455

SUPERVISOR

Kenneth Troisi, Bureau Chief, 772-402-9457 

The Bureau of Parks District 5 is looking for a self-motivated park service professional to fill a Government Operations Consultant I position.  The applicant must possess good administrative skills, be able to work independently and assist the Bureau Chief in the administration of bureau operations.  

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

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_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.

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.