GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 37001403

Requisition No: 865233 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 37001403

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37001403 

Salary:  $45,060.11 to $48,000 based on education and experience. 

Posting Closing Date: 12/28/2025 

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Government Operations Consultant II

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Division of State Lands

Director’s Office/Revenue Section

This position is located in Tallahassee, Florida

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

• Conducts organizational studies and evaluations on office procedures providing technical assistance and developing procedures to assist the Division of State Lands to operate more efficiently and effectively.
• Provides consultation and assistance to management and staff in the management and operation of the revenue and collection policies and procedures. 
• Performs in-depth, detailed audits, analyses, assessments and recommendations for lease accounts for the purpose of revenue collection. 
• Assists in development and testing of new programs and make recommendations for fixes and improvements.
• Initiates collection efforts according to established guidelines and applicable laws for all unpaid accounts. Analyzes detailed and complex reports related to the collection of past due fees, manage collection and receipts for all assigned accounts.
• Communicates with leaseholders regarding applicable laws related to reporting revenues derived from the use of state-owned land to ensure reporting is accurate and all fees due to the state are collected.
• Invoices and tracks payments for assigned accounts including submerged, upland and commercial leases.
• Consults with the Office of General Counsel on accounts that are past due.
• Obtains and analyzes statistical data, analyzes patterns and trends related to collection of fees for use of state-owned land.
• Performs and completes detailed audits of account records and financial data for submerged land leases.
• Identifies and resolves issues and problems related to lease fees and lease fee discounts, as applicable. Coordinates with staff on assessments of lease fees in arrears calculations and prepares invoices.
• Takes the lead on assisting and training staff on complex fee calculations related to lease fees in arrears for the Bureau of Public Land Administration and District offices, and assists staff in resolving problem accounts.
• Works closely with the Bureau of Public Land Administration and District staff to develop process improvements and coordinates efforts to collect fees due to the state. 
• Prepares and reviews correspondence related to revenue collection and revenue reporting to ensure compliance with department and division standards.
• Tracks and maintains a log of Hurricane Executive Orders. Reviews and assists accounts with hurricane credits.
• Performs other duties and related work as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of: the methods of data collection and analysis; basic management principles and practices; accounting policies, practices and procedures. 

Skills in: principles of effective communication; critical thinking; the use of computers and Windows Programs including Word, Excel and Outlook; use of internet; collecting, evaluating and analyzing data and trends to solve problems or develop recommendations. 

Ability to: document work flow and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices; organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials; conduct fact-finding research; utilize problem-solving techniques; understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities; plan, organize and coordinate work assignments independently with little supervision; maintain a professional demeanor when handling difficult subject matter with customers; communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers; operate a personal computer utilizing software programs provided by the agency.

Other Requirements:

Vendor/Invoice Warrant Processing responsibility, Section 215.422, F.S.

Regulatory Responsibilities as outlined in 60L-36, F.A.C.

Position of Trust:

This is a position of trust due to access required to sensitive documents in the Cash Receiving Application. The incumbent of this position, in accordance with sections 110.1127 and 435.04, F.S., and DEP Directive 422, Background Investigations, is required to successfully complete a background and fingerprint check.

Pay:

$45,060.11 to $48,000 based on education and experience.

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.