GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 37011130

Requisition No: 860938 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 37011130

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37011130 

Salary:  $40,320.84 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 09/26/2025 

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Government Operations Consultant I

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This position serves as the administrative operations specialist for the Chemistry Program. The incumbent is responsible for supporting all aspects of the laboratory’s chemical equipment and supply systems and contract management; uses knowledge of laboratory operating procedures and inventory control systems to initiate orders for appropriate materials; coordinates with the Department’s Purchasing Office and uses purchasing software systems to order and track purchase orders; initiates and tracks the status of Purchasing Card (P-Card) expenditures; reconciles the receipt of goods and services with purchase requests and orders; records and inventories received goods as necessary; maintains the inventory of the stock room to ensure integrity.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Knowledge administrative principles and practices.
2. Knowledge of office procedures and practices.
3. Knowledge of laboratory software systems for inventory control.

4. Knowledge of laboratory operations management for laboratory supply and inventory control systems.
5. Knowledge of the state purchasing system (My Florida Market Place), rules and requirements.
6. Knowledge of software packages for the generation of documents; spreadsheets and information management (specifically MS Excel, MS Word, Adobe Acrobat Professional).
7. Ability to understand terminology used in the Chemistry program.

8. Ability to prepare management and technical reports.
9. Ability to use computers and related hardware.
10. Ability to understand and follow policy direction and rules applicable to purchasing and administrative requirements.
11. Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
12. Ability to work independently.
13. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
14. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
15. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
16. Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
17. Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license and travel.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• At least four years of verifiable related experience. Post-secondary degrees may be used as an alternative for the required years of experience on a year-for-year basis. A credential evaluation report from an approved agency must be submitted along with all foreign degrees. Valid State of Florida Driver’s License.  Occasional day travel.
• Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Skill in using the state purchasing system, My Florida Market Place (MFMP)
• Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM)

Pay:

$40,320.84 annually

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, Florida’s Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combine 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.