GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 37000424

Requisition No: 883568 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 37000424

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37000424 

Salary:  $45,000 to $48,000 

Posting Closing Date: 09/22/2026 

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Government Operations Consultant II – 37000424

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This position will conduct organizational studies and evaluations on office procedures providing technical assistance and developing procedures to assist the Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection to operate more efficiently and effectively.

Provide grant management support to the federally funded ORCP programs. Provide high-level tracking/accounting of federal funds (including funding source, amount, special award conditions, match requirements, and reporting timelines) for ORCP programs. Copied on billing sheets from the DEP grant office to track expenditures and match requirements. Track spending authority needs across ORCP programs and FCO releases needed quarterly.

Provide high-level tracking/accounting of subawards/contracts under federal grants. Facilitate the execution of agreements through contracts-admin and the grants management office, including leadership approval, CAF review and submission, tracking term and expiration dates, tracking FACTS updates, spending authority needs, releases, and closeouts.

Communicate regularly with the regional budget coordinators, ORCP Budget Coordinator, ORCP Grant Managers, ORCP leadership, DEP grant management office to ensure proper management of the grant funding across ORCP.

Provide technical support and cross-training for ORCP staff on:

• Grant application submission requirements
• Grant acceptance procedures, next steps
• Grant management BMPs – file organization, subaward monitoring, etc.
• Federal grant requirements, federal and state audit requirements
• Updates to DEP subaward/contract processes, templates, BMPs

Provide budget support to the following programs as needed:

• Clean Boating Program
• Coastal Zone Management
• Resilient Florida
• Beach Programs

Performs other duties as assigned and required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of administrative principles and procedures; office procedures and practices; computer programs and software (such as Microsoft Office: Excel, word, Outlook, Teams; Adobe)

Knowledge of and access to federal agency grant systems: Grants.gov, SAM.gov, eRA Commons, ServiceNow, CAMMP, GrantSolutions, TRACS, EasyGrants, and the EPA grant management system

Knowledge of grant and budget management and tracking.

Knowledge of the following Florida State Government systems:

• FLAIR/FIN/PALM
• ARIBA – My Florida Market Place
• P-Card Works
• ELFF
• STMS
• People First
• FACTS

Ability to prepare correspondence and administrative reports; understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; work independently; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Minimum Qualifications:

• The incumbent of this position, in accordance with sections 110.1127 and 435.04, Florida Statutes and DEP Directive 422, Background Investigations, is required to successfully complete a background and fingerprint check
• Florida Certified Contract Manager or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.
• A valid driver’s license.

Pay:

$45,000.00 to $48,000.00

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;
• 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 for 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.

Contact Information

Richard Sanborn, HR Liaison 

Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection

Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Richard.Sanborn@FloridaDEP.gov

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.