GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 37001196

Requisition No: 867239 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 37001196

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37001196 

Salary:  $40,320.81 

Posting Closing Date: 01/04/2026 

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Government Operations Consultant I

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Division of State Lands

Director’s Office/Revenue

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. Performs in-depth audits, analyses, assessments and provides recommendations for lease accounts to support revenue collection.  Identifies and resolves issues and problems related to lease fees and applicable discounts.  Educates and advises leaseholders on relevant laws governing the reporting of revenues generated from the use of state-owned land, ensuring all income is properly reported and fees owed to the state are collected. 

• Audits financial records and related data and prepares comprehensive reports.  Prepares and analyzes audit reports related to the collection of past due fees, revenues, and receipts of all assigned accounts.  Participates in the development and preparation of various reports.  Conducts invoicing, tracking and monitoring of payments for assigned accounts.  Initiates collection efforts in accordance to established guidelines and applicable laws for delinquent accounts.  Coordinates with the Office of General Counsel regarding unresolved accounts and works with the Bureau of Finance and Accounting to manage collections and reconcile accounts. Performs administrative tasks, including assisting with testing related to the development of revenue tracking systems and generating related reports.
• Reviews correspondence concerning revenue collection and reporting revenue to ensure compliance with agency and division standards. Collaborates with district staff and the Bureau of Public Land Administration to analyze and assess lease fees in arrears and prepares corresponding invoices.

• Implements administrative and program policies and procedures, including the identification and execution of revenue and collection policies.  Assists in reviewing rules related to revenue collection and reporting. Implements necessary procedural changes and maintains the procedures manual.  Supports the development of process improvements and testing program updates.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of: basic accounting policies, practices and procedures; methods of data collection. 

Knowledge and Skill in:  principles of effective customer service; use of office equipment including personal computers and software such as Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet; prepare and maintain a variety of accounting records; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures related to an accounting program; analyze and interpret basic accounting data; plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

Ability to: scan documents into a records management system; work independently; utilize problem solving techniques; maintain/update required changes in Procedures Manual.

Other Requirements:

• Vendor/Invoice Warrant Processing responsibility, Section 215.422 Florida Statutes.
• This is a position of trust due to access required to sensitive documents in the Cash Receiving Application. The incumbent of this position, in accordance with sections 110.1127 and 435.04, Florida Statutes and DEP Directive 422, Background Investigations, is required to successfully complete a background and fingerprint check.

Pay:

$40,320.81

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;
• 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.

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.