GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 37002155

Requisition No: 878481 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 37002155

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37002155 

Salary:  $40,320.81 

Posting Closing Date: 07/08/2026 

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Government Operations Consultant I

Position #37002155

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Division of State Lands

Bureau of Survey and Mapping

This position is located in Tallahassee, Florida

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

The Division of State Lands, as Florida’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship, serves as staff to the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund (Board of Trustees).  As such, the Division of State Land’s role goes far beyond just acquiring lands for protection. It provides oversight for the management of activities on more than 12 million acres of public lands including lakes, rivers and islands. These public lands help ensure all Florida’s residents and visitors can experience and truly appreciate the state’s unique landscapes.

In 1841, the U.S. government granted each state in the union 500,000 acres. Combined with the land received because of the Swamp and Overflowed Lands Act of 1850, the Board of Trustees had more than 21 million acres under its control. Since then, Florida has worked to protect and conserve natural resources.

This position is in the Division of State Lands’ Bureau of Survey and Mapping’s Statewide Geodetic Survey Control Section.  The position will:

• Conduct organizational studies and evaluations on office procedures providing technical assistance and developing procedures to assist the Bureau of Survey and Mapping to operate more efficiently and effectively.
• Coordinate and assist the field crew as needed for establishing geodetic survey control, tide gauges, and tidal marks in accordance with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Ocean Service, National Geodetic Survey (NGS), and Center for Operational Oceanographic Products throughout the State of Florida.
• Collect the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s water level observing station data needed to meet the Center for Operational Oceanographic Products’ required observed water level data and the supporting metadata and documents for station installation, site visits for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, and station removal as specified.
• Ensure compliance with document 5.5.1.1_CO- PS_Coastal_Water_Level_Stations_Requirements_for_Documentation_and_Deliverables (pdf) or the latest requirements.
• Collect GPS observations and participate in geodetic leveling to tide gauges and tidal marks around the State of Florida.
• Install, maintain, and remove tide gauges along the coast of Florida for the determination of tidal datums.
• Prepare, submit, and review Sunshine 811 Internet Ticket Entry in preparation of NGS 3-Dimensional Rod Mark setting.
• Coordinate and assist in the recovery and construction of geodetic survey control marks.
• Track and report the status of the Geodetic Survey Section’s materials and equipment used for establishing geodetic control, tide gauges, and tidal marks.
• Perform mathematical computations and use NGS’s Geodetic Software for performing and processing geodetic control survey data.
• Coordinate and assist in the writing of descriptions of geodetic survey control marks to be submitted to the National Geodetic Survey and National Ocean Service.
• Operate and maintain land and waterborne vehicles.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of: Tide gauges; tidal marks; Global Navigation Satellite System; geodetic control surveying; mapping terminology; principles; tools; instruments; and techniques.

Skilled in: Using and operating tide gauges; geodetic control surveying instruments and equipment; preparing maps; operating a personal computer.

Ability to:  Analyze and interpret geodetic control surveying data; determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments; communicate technical information verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures; perform technical surveying tasks; demonstrate teamwork; carry 30 pounds of survey equipment while walking in excess of 7 miles per day; lift and carry 80 pound bags of concrete and participate in the construction of concrete survey geodetic control marks; and travel and work eight 10-hour days in a row.

Other Requirements:

• Vendor Invoice responsibilities, in accordance with Chapter 215.422, Florida Statute 
• Travel
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Participates in the Hearing Conservation portion of the DEP Medical Monitoring Program

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.

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.