GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 37011503

Requisition No: 843149 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 37011503

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37011503 

Salary:  $45,000 - $52,500 

Posting Closing Date: 12/30/2024 

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Government Operations Consultant II

(Contract Manager)

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

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:

DEP’s Office of Technology and Information Services (OTIS) is currently recruiting for a Government Operations Consultant II.  This position is responsible for the procurement of Information Technology (IT) services and the management of assigned contracts in accordance with established state and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) laws, policies, procedures and directives, as well as OTIS’ contracted projects procedures and checklists. The incumbent will represent OTIS and must be helpful, cooperative, polite, respectful, and courteous at all times in interactions with customers.  The incumbent must demonstrate strong relationship and interpersonal skills in working with program staff, as well as internal and external customers..  

The Difference You Will Make:

DEP relies heavily on science and technology in order to meet its mission and continually advances modern methods, platforms and innovations for this purpose. Examples at DEP include an application architecture leveraging Azure Kubernetes, a cloud-based server infrastructure, an industry leading data analytics platform, and an advanced security management solution.

How You Will Grow:

DEP encourages its employees 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. OTIS has an extensive training program, including courses and certifications, that provide staff with the ability to build upon existing skills and remain current on job-related information technologies.  Examples of certifications recently earned by staff include, but are not limited to:

• CompTIA A+, Security+, Network+
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• PMP®; ScrumMaster
• Florida Certified Public Manager (CPM)
• GISP® (Certified GIS Professional)
• Microsoft Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect
• Oracle Certified Professional
• Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM)
• Florida Certified Contract Negotiator (FCCN)

Where You Will Work:

This position is in Florida’s capital city, Tallahassee, which is lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads.  Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend that combines old world charm with a modern pace of life. Home to two major universities as well as a community college and state government, 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.

This is an on-site position.

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: $45,000 - $52,500

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Develop, in conjunction with subject-matter experts, non-competitive solicitations (Request for Quotes). If needed, assist DEP General Services with development of competitive solicitations (Invitation To Bids, Request For Proposals, Invitations To Negotiate, Requests For Information) and related documents; work with applicable program area budget staff to determine available budget and obtain appropriate budget information; oversee the proper routing and approval of solicitations; ensure dissemination of solicitations to vendors; coordinate the receipt of and DEP response to vendor inquiries; participate in vendor conferences, if applicable; receive and disseminate vendor responses to selected evaluation team members, manage evaluation efforts and tabulations; coordinate software demonstrations, interviews, negotiations, contract awards, and all other interaction between DEP business, technical staff and the vendor. Perform cost analyses.

• Develop, in conjunction with subject-matter experts, final contract terms and conditions (including service level agreements, performance monitoring, and termination agreement); generate and track MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) purchase requisitions to ensure the timely issuance of MFMP purchase orders (POs), and oversee the routing of contracts to ensure timely execution; create task orders each fiscal year to support contracted services; facilitate the timely and effective transition of contracted services for expiring contracts to new contracts;

• Coordinate kick-off efforts with contractor and DEP staff to ensure effective initiation of contracted services and onboarding of contracted staff. Oversee, in conjunction with subject-matter experts, contractor performance; document monitoring efforts/findings; participate in regular discussions involving contract-related activities to assist with resolution of issues and ensure contract compliance; prepare/disseminate reports of contract activities/information; maintain a controlled change order/amendment process that ensures appropriate/timely execution of contract changes; assist subject-matter experts with proper execution of corrective actions for contractor non-performance, if applicable; conduct contract close-out activities; maintain complete/accessible procurement/contract files.

• Review contractor invoices for accuracy and facilitate their timely/proper approval and payment in accordance with established state and DEP laws and policies; track contract-related expenditures to ensure contract compliance; generate regular and ad hoc reports of contract-related expenditures; work with OTIS budget staff on fiscal or budget matters involving assigned contracts; facilitate and ensure timely certification of funds when necessary.

• Provide administrative guidance or assistance to other OTIS contract managers, and other staff as needed in regard to procurement or contract management practices; provide management recommendations based on research of best practices, document business process reviews, assist with development of OTIS policies/procedures, and support the efforts of the department’s IT Strategic Plan.

• Maintain proficiency in the use of office equipment, software applications, technical writing and a working knowledge of established state and DEP laws, policies, procedures and directives as necessary to accomplish assigned duties and responsibilities.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Attendance is an essential function of the position.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of state purchasing laws and rules (specifically Chapter 287, F.S. Chapter 60-A, F.A.C.);
• Ability to research, analyze, and interpret data;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing;
• Ability to carry out procurement and contract management efforts;
• Ability to effectively manage contracts;
• Ability to work with stakeholders to translate business requirements into solicitation/contract specifications;
• Ability to communicate/work effectively with program staff and the vendor community;
• Experience working with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint and Word);
• Ability to develop report specifications for contract tracking, budgeting and analysis;
• Ability to organize data into a logical format;
• Skilled in agreement negotiation;
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment;

Preferred Qualifications:

• Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) certification
• Florida Certified Contract Negotiator (FCCN) certification

Other Job-Related Requirements for this Position:

POSITION OF SPECIAL TRUST REQUIREMENT:

This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP-422 (Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility). Any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a Level 2 State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S.  No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.  

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable 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_ER@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.