CHIEF OF OPERATIONAL SERVICES-DEP - 37000500

Requisition No: 858550 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: CHIEF OF OPERATIONAL SERVICES-DEP - 37000500

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 37000500 

Salary:  $87,975.00- $99,500 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 08/16/2025 

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CHIEF OF OPERATIONAL SERVICES-DEP SES (37000500)

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

OPEN COMPETITIVE

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

Overall administration and management of the bureau’s budget and diverse support activities to the units of the Division of Recreation and Parks (DRP), which requires specialized management skills and techniques in order to ensure the agency mission of high-quality services and recreational opportunities in Florida’s state park system are maintained.

Spends majority of their time communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees; and planning and directing employees’ work, and has the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline subordinate employees or effectively recommend such action.

Formulates and directs the implementation of policies, plans and programs relating to areas within the Division programs.

Advise and provides consultation and recommendations to the Assistant Director and other Division management regarding Bureau areas of support.

Coordinate planning, review and implementation of management plans, operating procedures and policies relating to visitor services, training and professional development, overnight accommodations, administrative support, partnerships, information line, volunteer and CSO management, targeted programs, and information technology services.

Represents the Assistant Director at various functions and meetings.

Serves as the Information Resources Management Coordinator for the Division of Recreation and Parks.

Travel is required.

Perform other related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• operational management practices
• processes and personnel management
• methods of data collection and analysis
• the principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communication
• budgetary processes
• contract and use agreements
• effective marketing techniques

Skill in:

• utilizing problem solving techniques and applying critical thinking skills
• determining work priorities; planning, organizing and coordinating work assignments
• personnel management
• team building

Ability to:

• supervise a large staff of diversified positions

• use Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook
• apply policies and procedures, statutes and administrative rules
• solve problems and make decisions; establish and maintain effective working relationships
• collect, organize, evaluate and analyze data
• be detail oriented
• develop staff for high performance; communicate effectively verbally and in writing with diverse audiences
• work independently

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Travel 

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:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a business-related education field
• Florida Certified Contract Manager Certification (FCCM)
• Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)

Pay:

$87,975.00- $99,500 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:

Division of Recreation and Parks

Bureau of Operational Services

3800 Commonwealth Blvd.

Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combine old world charm with a modern pace of life. Home to two major universities as well as state government, Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. Tallahassee is a highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job or those ready to enter the next exciting chapter in their career.

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.

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.