GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 42003087

Requisition No: 882646 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 42003087

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42003087 

Salary:  $47,500.00 - $54,500.00 

Posting Closing Date: 09/14/2026 

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GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I
 

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
 

COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE

RURAL AND FAMILY LANDS PROTECTION PROGRAM

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***

CONTACT:

Kim Johnson, (850) 681-5834
 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A high school diploma or its equivalent and six (6) years of professional or nonprofessional experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, engineering, or administrative work; or

A bachelor’s degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of professional experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, engineering, or administrative work; or

A master’s degree (6 years) from an accredited college or university can substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

EDUCATIONAL NOTE: Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency.  A list of approved agencies can be viewed at “Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education.” Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies (fldoe.org) 

Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.
  
  

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

NOTES:

To maintain fairness and integrity, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be taken into consideration when determining qualification for the position.

JOB DUTIES:

Serves as the Government Operations Consultant I within the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program (RFLPP), which acquires agricultural easements for working agricultural lands. This position requires the incumbent to be held to a high degree of responsibility and confidentiality, working independently with minimal supervision while handling applicant information for RFLPP. Incumbent must be able to maintain a good working relationship with many people and to adjust to changing work priorities as directed by their supervisor. Incumbent must be computer software proficient and be able to meet deadlines.

Maintain the Consumer Relationship Management system (CRM) and application portal by monitoring incoming applications and reviewing all submissions for completeness and accuracy.  Upload and organize all application materials and supporting documentation, including letters of support, authorized representative formas, ownership transfer documents, and other required records.  Update owner and agent information as needed to ensure accurate applicant records.  Manage and track application status updates throughout the application, technical review, and selection committee process, ensuring records remain current and all documentation is properly entered, maintained, and accessible within the portal. 

Coordinate applicant communications throughout funding cycles by notifying interested landowners, agents, representatives, and other constituents of cycle dates and provided portal access and application instructions.  Respond to inquiries regarding login procedures, application requirements, and program participation.  Review submitted application for completeness, ensuring all required fields and supporting documentation have been provided.  Monitor application status, notify applicants of deficiencies and update records as additional information is received.  Distribute certification forms to confirm continued program participation and maintain records of participant correspondence, including withdrawal requests, by uploading documentation and updating applications statuses within the portal.  Support the application review process by maintaining shapefiles and maps for all submitted applications and ensuring completed mapping products are uploaded to the appropriate application records in the portal. 

Provides administrative support to the RFLPP Program Manager in recording, tracking and reporting assignments; setting up meetings, making room and conference phone line reservations; scheduling and maintaining calendars; tracking task assignments and purchase orders to ensure timely submittal and preparation of warrant requests; providing file research and, organization and records retention support, assisting with project tracking, answering telephone calls in a professional. Courteous and effective manner and accurately transmitting information to the appropriate staff. Collects, reviews, and research land use data and compiles related reports in a timely and accurate manner.  Performs data entry, preparation of correspondence, and assists in the development of presentations.

Assists the acquisitions team by requesting and monitoring contact services, including, but not limited to titles, surveys, appraisals and closings.  Prepares and maintains records related to acquisition services, including preparing financial and department support documentation. Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Strong organizational skills
• Skills with a laptop computer using Office Suite, telephone, copier/scanner, electronic data processing software for data capture and sorting, and creating reports and spreadsheets.
  
  

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 visit www.myfrs.com;)
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the “Total Compensation Estimator Tool” located above under the “Posting Closing Date.”

SPECIAL NOTES:

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.