GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 37020862

Requisition No: 884152 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 37020862

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37020862 

Salary:  $40,320.81 

Posting Closing Date: 10/06/2026 

Total Compensation Estimator Tool

Government Operations Consultant I

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Division of State Lands

State-Owned Lands Inventory

Position #37020862

This position is located in Tallahassee, Florida

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of State Lands (DSL) serves as Florida’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship and acts as staff to the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida (Board of Trustees).  DSL’s work goes far beyond land acquisition. DSL oversees more than 12 million acres of public land across Florida, including lakes, rivers, and islands. These lands provide opportunities for residents and visitors to explore, connect with and appreciate Florida’s one-of-a-kind natural landscapes. 

State-Owned Lands Inventory (SOLI) is responsible for:

• GIS mapping production services to the Governor and Cabinet for the Board of Trustees Land Document System, which functions as Florida’s title provider to the Board of Trustees.  These parcels form the basis of the  Florida State Owned Lands and Records Information System (FL-SOLARIS) Inventory.
• The development and operation of the legislatively mandated FL-SOLARIS. This system serves as the State’s repository of state-owned lands and facilities inventory data and has become a valuable resource for the effective management of over 20,000 facilities records of more than 21,000 facilities and over 53,000 land records of more than 71,000 state-owned land parcel records for state agencies, legislators, Cabinet offices, and the public.
• The development and management of the legislatively mandated enterprise systems such as the Land Management Plan module, Conservation Land Easement and Recreation, Submerged and Uplands Revenue Systems, the Acquisition Process Information System, and the Board of Trustees Land Document System. State Owned Lands Inventory is challenged to keep all systems up and running while staying abreast of new technologies.

This position’s duties and responsibilities include:

• Conducting organizational studies and evaluations on office procedures providing technical assistance and developing procedures to assist the Division of State Lands’s State-Owned Lands Inventory section to operate more efficiently and effectively.
• Incumbent participates as a member of State-Owned Lands Inventory team, tasked with administering associated applications, processes, workflows, and databases, as described below.
• Supports team with identifying, formulating, and coordinating goals and priorities by:
• Actively contributing to team peer review sessions.

• Providing review to ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and laws in the performance of technical tasks as defined by the department. 
• Providing review to ensure design and implementation procedures make use of appropriate information, design, and accessibility standards as defined by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
• Communicating team goals and priorities.
• Participating in status meetings.
• Providing project briefings and status reports to team members as requested.
• Gathering and providing analysis of user business requirements to develop and improve existing and planned systems, applications, workflows, and procedures assigned by team leader.
• The creation and maintenance of assigned end-user documentation, including guides, manuals, and other training materials.
• Writing, commenting, and documenting SALESFORCE reporting and interface needs assigned by team leader based on established team standards.
• Designing, developing, and deploying standardized reports and graphical summaries in various formats, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio, SALESFORCE, and QLIK.
• Assisting end-users with troubleshooting and resolving issues with new and existing systems as assigned by team leader.
• Providing team support with coordination, review, and evaluation of user requests for modifications to systems and preparation of formal work orders for submission.
• Assisting with scheduling, facilitating, and documenting user acceptance, post-deployment and regression testing activities as needed to confirm that work orders are completed as requested.
• Supporting the planning and execution of data cleansing and migration activities as needed for new development or enhancement projects.
• Assisting with maintaining department application security roles and associated data administration tools as they relate to FL-SOLARIS, SALESFORCE, Conservation Land Easement and Recreation,  Land Management System, and related applications.

• Supports Internet, Intranet, and SharePoint maintenance by:

• Assisting team with design and content updates for Division of State Lands sites.
• Applying departmental accessibility standards across all levels of communication, including written documents, graphical illustrations, internet, intranet, SharePoint content, presentations, and reports.

Performs other duties and related work as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:  The principles, practices, and techniques of computer technology; database concepts; relational databases; Structured Query Language (SQL). 

Skill in:  Utilization of computers, printers, scanners, and fax machines; Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio); Microsoft Project; and experience with SharePoint and Jira.

Ability to:  Think logically and solve problems; analyze and interpret data; analyze and organize process flows and workflows; communicate technical information verbally, pictorially and in writing; document policies, procedures and standards related to technology and business processes; learn custom and "out-of-box" software applications; interpret and translate statutes, rules, and policies; generate statistical reports, project reports, and system reviews; provide content updates and user consultation for Division of State Lands internet, intranet, and internal SharePoint sites; function as fully participating team member; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Other Requirement:

• Possess a valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualification:

• Extensive knowledge and experience with SharePoint and Jira

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.