GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 37020297

Requisition No: 843244 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 37020297

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37020297 

Salary:  $3,671.68 - $4,038.84 Monthly (commensurate with experience) 

Posting Closing Date: 01/03/2025 

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GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II

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:

Government Operations Consultant II (37020297)

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, is seeking a highly motivated individual with strong organizational skills, as well as land planning and administration skills, to join our dynamic team in the land administration section of the Office of Park Planning. 

The Difference You Will Make:

The Division of Recreation and Parks is responsible for the promotion of the state park system for the use, enjoyment, and benefit of the people of Florida and its visitors and to contribute to the tourist appeal of Florida. Division employees support the state park system by administering programs that provide resource-based recreation while preserving, interpreting, and restoring natural and cultural resources. State park employees work as a team to ensure that all the people of Florida and its visitors can experience the Real Florida. SM

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:

Office of Park Planning

3800 Commonwealth Blvd., MS 525

Tallahassee, Florida’s Capitol 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:

$3,671.68 - $4,038.84 Monthly (commensurate with experience)

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Coordinate the development, preparation and execution of State contracts, leases, subleases, releases, agreements, amendments, easements, MOUs, permits, licenses and other documents that relate to properties under the Division's management. Develop records and promulgate reports relating to encumbrances and individual parcels for land under the jurisdiction of the Division of recreation and Parks. 

Consult and act as liaison for the Division with other department planning personnel, other government agencies and private entities.  Represent the Division in the negotiation of terms for agreements and other legal documents.  Represent the Division and Department at meetings, workshops and conferences as required.

Investigate and analyze land administration issues for the Division, other governmental (federal, state, local) agencies and private entities and provide recommendations for the disposition of such issues.  Apply plans, policies, and objectives of the Division of Recreation and Parks for achieving agency goals in administering lands under the Division’s control.

Process and maintain land administration records associated with all management units within the state park system.  Maintain reports to accurately reflect all land use instruments/encumbrances currently in effect, status of pending land use transactions, and current acreage managed by DRP.  Research and respond to requests involving park property land use and management rights.  Research Department records and databases and provide acquisition and encumbrance histories for unit management plans.

Coordinates receipt of parks' non ad-valorem assessments and notices with OPS GOC, DSL and Title Section. Forwards invoices for user fees, via email, to park manager and district office for handling, responding within 5 days of receipt from OPS GOC or Supervisor. Drafts response letters to send to local municipalities, coordinating with OGC.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

 Knowledge of:

• Methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data.
• Problem-solving techniques.
• Research techniques.

Ability to:

• Compile, organize and analyze data.
• Utilize problem solving techniques.
• Plan and evaluate programs.
• Develop program projections.
• Prepare reports and records.
• Plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Read and interpret various maps.
• Read and understand surveys, deeds and legal descriptions.

Other Job-Related Requirements for this Position:

Valid Driver License

Travel

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

For questions concerning this position, please contact:

Angel Granger (850-245-2080 or Angel.Granger@FloridaDEP.gov)

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.