GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULT II - 37001200

Requisition No: 881612 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULT II - 37001200

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37001200 

Salary:  $45,060.11 to $48,000 annually, commensurate with experience. 

Posting Closing Date: 09/20/2026 

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Government Operations Consultant II

Position #37001200

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Division of State Lands

Bureau of Real Estate Services

This position is located in Tallahassee, Florida

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of State Lands is Florida’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship and serves as staff to the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund (Board of Trustees).

Within the Division of State Lands, the Bureau of Real Estate Services manages all aspects of real property transactions on behalf of the Board of Trustees, including negotiation, acquisition, disposition, exchange, donation, and closing of real property.  The Bureau of Real Estate Services also administers statewide contracts for title and closing services, as well as environmental site assessments.

To support the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s mission, the Bureau of Real Estate Services regularly collaborates with other agency divisions, water management districts, and state agencies serving as land managers to negotiate and facilitate real estate transactions that advance critical conservation and operational objectives.

This position is responsible for the following:

• Conducts organizational studies and evaluations of office procedures and provides technical assistance in developing and implementing procedures to assist the Division of State Lands’ Bureau of Real Estate Services in operating more efficiently and effectively.
• Coordinates and facilitates the closing of real estate transactions, including donations, purchases, and exchanges, in accordance with established Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) policies, procedures, statutes, and rules. Reviews acquisition project files to ensure all required documentation, approvals, title information, surveys, environmental documentation, and other closing requirements have been completed prior to closing.
• Prepares, reviews, and coordinates closing documents and other instruments necessary to complete real estate transactions.
• Reviews title commitments, title information, surveys, environmental site assessments, legal descriptions, deeds, contracts, and related documentation to identify outstanding issues and ensure that all closing requirements are satisfied. Coordinates with legal counsel, landowners, managing agencies, DEP staff, surveyors, title companies, environmental consultants, other governmental agencies, non-profit organizations, water management districts, local governments, and federal agencies to resolve issues and facilitate timely closings.
• Establishes and maintains communication with landowners and other parties involved in real estate transactions to coordinate closing activities, obtains required documentation, confirms terms and conditions, and ensures all parties are in agreement with the requirements of the transaction. Coordinates the execution and delivery of deeds, contracts, closing statements, affidavits, certificates, and other closing-related instruments.
• Monitors acquisition project files through the closing process and ensure that all required documents are properly executed, recorded, distributed, and maintained in accordance with DEP policies and applicable records-retention requirements. Submits final closing documents and related materials for legal review and approval, as required.
• Maintains accurate statistical, financial, and transactional records and prepares reports regarding the status of real estate acquisition closings. Input and updates transaction and closing information in DEP’s land acquisition tracking system and other applicable databases.
• Participate in teams in the collection and analysis of data and the development of work plan forecasts, timelines, project plans, and other matters related to real estate closing activities. Identifies potential closing issues and assists in developing solutions to facilitate the timely completion of transactions.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable statutes, rules, DEP policies, procedures, and legal requirements throughout the closing process and in the completion and maintenance of real estate transaction files.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:  The principles of land management and real estate; the principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communication.
Ability to: Negotiate and reach a settlement for state land acquisitions, donations, or exchanges; collect, evaluate, and analyze data relating to the acquisition of state lands; understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to state land acquisitions; work independently; utilize problem solving techniques; plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; demonstrate teamwork; use a personal computer.

Other Requirements:

• Possess a valid driver’s license

Pay:

$45,060.11 to $48,000 annually, commensurate with 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.

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.