GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULT I - 37002137

Requisition No: 882203 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULT I - 37002137

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37002137 

Salary:  $40,320.81 

Posting Closing Date: 09/30/2026 

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Government Operations Consultant I

Position #37002137

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:

This position’s role is within the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Division of State Lands which is Florida’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship, serving as staff to the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund. The Division of State Lands’ Budget/Administrative Section is responsible for administrative support for the day-to-day operations within the Division. This includes all procurement activities as well as some organizational support and other miscellaneous assignments.

This position will perform the following duties and responsibilities: 

• Conducts organizational studies and evaluations on office procedures providing technical assistance and developing procedures to assist the Division of State Lands’ Budget/Administrative Section to operate more efficiently and effectively.
• Assists with the preparation of contracts, task assignments, and task assignment change orders for the Division of State Lands.
• Provides backup support with the following: communicates with the department contracts administrator and legal office to ensure that contracts meet guidelines of statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; processes additional correspondence or corrects contracts to meet guidelines; performs the audits or coordinates the audits of contract invoices and support documentation for payments to Finance and Accounting; coordinates with contract managers and their office staff in reconciling and processing accurate invoices; and monitors task assignments due dates and notifies staff of impending due dates. 
• Conducts Division of State Lands purchasing card (P-card) program responsibilities including auditing P-card charges, creating P-card user profiles, ensuring cardholder compliance, and assisting staff with Bank of America Works tasks.
• Responsible for purchasing via MyFloridaMarketplace (MFMP) for the Division of State Lands. Responsibilities include but are not limited to processing specifications and competitive bids, initiating and processing requisitions, managing Purchase Orders, ensuring all goods and deliverables were satisfactorily received and submitting invoices for payment.  Monitors purchasing practices to ensure adherence to DEP procedures and stay up-to-date of current purchasing policies and procedures governed by the Directives.
• Reviews and processes division travel requests and reimbursements according to the procedures set by the Division of Administrative Services, DEP, and the State of Florida.  Assists travelers with all travel-related matters, as needed. 
• Ensures purchasing transactions are accurate and compliant with prompt payment rules and reported to responsible budget coordinator.
• Provides backup assistance to other employees in the Purchasing Section. 
• Oversees the compliance of Departmental issued wireless equipment and long-distance calls for the Division of State Lands ensuring all personal usage is verified and reimbursed.  Responsible for distributing monthly invoices and collecting Certification Forms/Reimbursements for submittal to Finance and Accounting.
• Performs special projects when assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of: Administrative principles and practices; office procedures and practices; and the methods of data collection.

Skill in: Using a computer; effective verbal and written communication; collecting, evaluating, and analyzing data relating to administrative functions such as report writing; preparing correspondence; and administrative reports. 

Ability to:  Understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; utilize problem solving techniques; work independently; plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and demonstrate teamwork. 

Other Requirements:

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

Pay:

$40,320.81

Our Organization and Mission:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection 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.

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.