GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 37001697
Requisition No: 853458
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 37001697
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 37001697
Salary: $44,060.11 to $48,667.56 based on education and experience.
Posting Closing Date: 06/05/2025
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Government Operations Consultant II
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
Division of State Lands
Open Competitive
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 create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystem.
The Work You Will Do:
The Division of State Lands, as Florida’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship, serves as staff to the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund (Governor and Cabinet). As such, the division’s role goes far beyond just acquiring lands for protection. It provides oversight for the management of activities on more than 12 million acres of public lands including lakes, rivers and islands. These public lands help ensure all Florida’s residents and visitors can truly appreciate the state’s unique landscapes.
The Difference You Will Make:
The Bureau of Real Estate Services (BRES) is responsible for activities related to the negotiation, acquisition, disposition, exchange, donation and closing of real property as agents to the Board of Trustees (BOT) of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund. In addition, Bureau staff are responsible for the management of statewide contracts for title and closing services, as well as environmental site assessments. BRES partners with other DEP divisions, water management districts and other state agencies as land managers to successfully negotiate terms to achieve mission critical needs.
How You Will Grow:
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);
· Flexible Spending Accounts;
· Tuition waivers;
· And more!
For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
Pay:
$44,060.11 to $48,667.56 based on education and experience.
Contact Information:
Your Specific Responsibilities:
For the Bureau of Real Estate Services:
The incumbent in this position assists the Contract Manager for statewide contracts by ensuring that information pertaining to contractors is updated and accurate. Incumbent provides the Contract Section with copies and all tasks issued for each contract. Incumbent will perform report development and maintain tracking system of all task assignments associated with statewide contracts. Incumbent will monitor and provide technical quality, receive required reports and deliverables, and ensure that contractors adhere to contract schedule. Maintain accurate records regarding contract balances and approve invoices, notify supervisor of problems or potential problems encountered with any change orders or task assignment issues and changes in contract/project management. Incumbent provides copies of all tasks to the Bureau of Finance and Accounting. Maintain each task with the proper funding code information used within each bureau and encumbered amount.
Provide assistance to the Bureau’s Closing Section in reconciliation and development of operational, performance, and status reports including, but not limited to, closing, quarterly, P2000, legislative budget request, and Performance Based Program Budgeting reports as needed. Ensures compliance with all statutes, rules, current policies, and acquisition procedures in regard to all land acquisition activities of the section. Also provides assistance with received real estate title products including document review, establishing project files, research and document preparation for further review and approval for use with real estate acquisition projects.
For the Bureau of Appraisal:
Independently coordinates, organizes, and evaluates administrative activities associated with the contract process. Types technical appraisal documents and reports prepared by the Bureau of Appraisal staff. This complex process includes all payment procedures; reviewing submitted information for accuracy, identifying and solving problems and compliance with Florida Statutes; maintaining current information on division policies regarding contractual services and interpreting and implementing these policies as directed; procuring required information; coordinating and working with the Department Contracts Coordinator in finalizing contracts for presentation to contractors. Monitors task and reconciles open contracts with other state agencies. Mails applications for the Division’s approved appraiser list. Types advertisement for Bureau’s contractual work and prepares large mailings. Open responses to applications for the Division’s approved appraised list. Type advertisement for Bureau’s contractual work and prepares large mailings. Open responses to solicitations for appraisal work and list results in the electronic database pursuant to the selection process. Provides typing and spreadsheets as needed for staff.
Monitor quality assurance of database relied upon by bureau staff. Collects, evaluates and monitors data to ensure fields are input correctly in regard to contractual services and for reporting to management when a system revision is needed. Gathers and provides monthly, weekly and special reports to management as requested. Create and maintain project files.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of: administrative principles and practices; office procedures and practices; the methods of data collection; the principles and techniques of effective communication. Ability to: collect, evaluate and analyze data relating to administrative functions such as accounting, personnel, purchasing or report writing; prepare correspondence and administrative reports; understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures; utilize problem-solving techniques; work independently; plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; communicate effectively; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; demonstrate teamwork.
Other Requirements:
Vendor/Invoice Warrant Processing responsibility, Section 215.422 FS.
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
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.
TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399
Nearest Major Market: Tallahassee