GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 37020153

Requisition No: 857045 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 37020153

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37020153 

Salary:  $40,320.84 

Posting Closing Date: 08/03/2025 

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Government Operations Consultant I

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Division of State Lands

This position is located in Tallahassee, Florida

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This position is in the Office of Environmental Services.    

Provides support and assistance to the Florida Forever program and the Office of Environmental Services (OES). Assists the Program Manager with the review and database input of Florida Forever proposals and processes initial applications. This task includes but is not limited to the related activities of assisting with logistics for new Florida Forever proposal site visits, and Acquisition and Restoration Council (ARC) agenda items. Assists with stakeholder engagement and developing outward facing communications for the Florida Forever program. Assists with the development and maintenance of Florida Forever information on the OES website.  Assists with the annual update and continuous improvement of the Florida Forever plan, including drafting/compiling project descriptions and management prospectus, and coordinating with OES and DSL colleagues to obtain data needed for updating project changes.

Coordinates with other Department staff, as needed, and prepares appropriate correspondence. Tracks reviews and responses through requests and reports. Ensures that all outward facing information is in the appropriate technology. Assists in review of Florida Forever processes for archiving, documentation, and reporting in order to utilize the most current technology accessible. Assists in research and planning for meetings, conferences, seminars, ARC, and special projects. Assists the Office, Division and Department, with coordinating, conducting, and formulating technical and policy reviews and recommendations involving the state’s land conservation issues and programs.

Works with State-Owned Lands Inventory on improvements to relevant IT functions.

Performs other related duties, as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:  the methods of data collection and analysis; basic management principles and practices; concepts, terminology, and principles of land use planning; Florida’s natural communities and ecosystems.  Ability to:  produce all outward facing information in appropriate technology; organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials; collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document work flow and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices; utilize problem-solving techniques; understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities; understand and communicate technical information verbally and in writing; conduct fact-finding research; plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; communicate effectively.  Skill in:  Professional writing, speaking and presentations; the use of personal computers, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe Acrobat.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must maintain a Valid Driver’s License.

Travel is required. 

Preferred Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and 2 years of verifiable work experience; or any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable experience, as described above, for a total of 6 years.

Pay:

$40,320.84

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.