DIV COMMUN & LEG LIAISON (PROG CONSULT) - 37020151 1

Requisition No: 867349 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: DIV COMMUN & LEG LIAISON (PROG CONSULT) - 37020151 1

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37020151 

Salary:  $50,584.67 to $55,000 based on education and experience. 

Posting Closing Date: 01/19/2026 

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Program Consultant

(Division Communications and Legislative Liaison)

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Division of State Lands

Director’s Office

This position is located in Tallahassee, Florida

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

• Conducts organizational studies and evaluations on office procedures providing technical assistance and developing procedures to assist the Division of State Lands to operate more efficiently and effectively.

• Coordinates and/or compiles complex information for the preparation of reports, special assignments and research projects, at the direction of management, as assigned.  Such reports and projects may pertain to legislative tasks and requests; training and employee development; long-range programming and performance measures; outreach initiatives; public land acquisition and management; land disposition; appropriation and quality assurance and quality control, among others.
• Assists management with the coordination, preparation and development of legislative initiatives and rule promulgation.  Reviews and evaluates proposed legislation and develops relevant analyses.  Directs, coordinates, and prepares responses to legislative constituent requests for the Division of State Lands.  Coordinates and tracks the review of legislation through the use of web-based software and informs division staff, management and Legislative Affairs of any potential issues, including legislative inquiries.  Coordinates, reviews and edits bill analysis.

• Directs and coordinates external outreach for the division, including development and maintenance of the division’s website, educational materials for public dissemination, and related communications plans.  Coordinates with the department’s press, outreach, and communications office, to improve public access to the division. Works with the press office to respond to news media inquiries. Drafts, edits, and distributes work products such as communications plans, publications, internal communications, social media and newsletters.

• Performs independent research, reviews and prioritizes all communications to ensure timely final approval from the Division Director’s Office prior to release to internal and external partners.  

• Serves as division liaison between the Department’s Executive leadership on special projects assigned to the division, including correspondence control (drafting, editing, and routing) involving emails and web inquiries. Ensure deadlines are met to support inquiries from the Executive Office of the Governor/Secretary, Board of Trustees, and Director’s Office.

• Prepares work plans, reports, timelines, process maps and other documentation to track workflows and support effective team management.  Consults with senior staff to identify and implement new methods, procedures and techniques to meet goals and timelines.

• Directs and coordinates the collection and dissemination of data, information and reports related to the performance of the Division of State Lands programs.  This includes conducting research, analysis, report writing and presenting data and findings.

• Acts as backup for public records requests and training liaison duties.  Supports Cabinet agenda preparation as required.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of: Basic management principles and practices; methods of data collection and analysis.

Skill in and Ability to: Utilize database systems; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. 

Ability to: Demonstrate teamwork; determine work priorities, coordinate activities and ensure proper completion of work assignments; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; formulate policies and procedures; understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures; organize data into logical formats for presentation in reports, documents and other materials; collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document work and support improvements  in operational and management practices; conduct fact-finding research; work independently; solve problems and make decisions.

Other Requirements:

• 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.
• Vendor Invoice responsibilities, in accordance with Chapter 215.422, F.S.   
• Travel as required. 
• Possess a valid driver’s license.

Pay:

$50,584.67 to $55,000 based on education and 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:

Tallahassee - Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combines 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;
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• 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.

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.