GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 37020677
TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399
Requisition No: 788973
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 37020677
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 37020677
Salary: $42,776.81 to $44,500 Based on Education and Experience.
Posting Closing Date: 05/09/2024
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Government Operations Consultant II
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
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 Office of Environmental Services (OES) is responsible for the administration of the Florida Forever program, oversight of the land management of all conservation lands owned by the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund (BOT) and provides support for the Acquisition and Restoration Council (ARC). In that capacity, OES conducts a variety of functions for the Division of State Lands and other environmental entities.
The Difference You Will Make:
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection protects, conserves and manages the state’s natural resources and enforces its environmental laws. Each position works together as a whole to advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy.
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 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:
$42,776.81 to $44,500 Based on Education and Experience.
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Provides consultative support to the Florida Forever Program and the Office of Environmental Services with the review and database input of Florida Forever proposals and processing initial applications. Conducts the GIS analysis of existing Florida Forever projects for the purposes of identifying potential boundary modifications for areas that are no longer suitable for conservation, to make recommendations on essential and priority project parcels and for other proposed boundary changes to Florida Forever projects. Includes scheduling, organizing, and assembling information, documents, and team members to evaluate proposed changes. Assembles findings into reports, prepares related agenda items, and provides final revisions to data for use in the annual update of the Florida Forever Plan. Consults with the supervisor to create, organize, and assemble information, maps, and documents to develop reports for the state’s conservation land acquisition planning program.
Applies scientific and technical knowledge to assist with the development of GIS policies and procedures for the conservation land acquisition planning program. Coordinates with the State Lands GIS administrator to ensure that the data used for analysis is current and changes to data layers are regularly updated and on other related projects as required, including conducting the resource analysis of potential acquisition parcels for internal meetings. Updates and maintains the Florida Forever Storymap. Identifies appropriate data collection tools to assist with site evaluation and land management reviews and coordinates with other Offices/Bureaus to develop/implement. Works with the State-Owned Lands Inventory on improvements to relevant IT functions.
Coordinates with other land management agencies (state and federal), universities and nongovernmental partners. Assists with Florida Forever site assessments and Land Management Reviews as needed.
Performs other related duties as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of Florida’s natural communities and ecosystems, principles and processes involved in operational and organizational planning and land conservation planning, the methods of research, data collection and analysis. Skill in Professional writing, speaking and presentations; Microsoft Office and ArcGIS Pro. Ability to determine work priorities, and ensure proper completion of work assignments; communicate effectively and present to varying audiences; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities; organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, maps, documents and other materials; collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop recommendations, solve problems, conduct fact-finding research; work independently and meet deadlines; solve problems and make decisions; demonstrate teamwork; exercise common sense.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from a college or university.
A master's degree from a college or university can substitute for one year of the preferred experience.
Professional or nonprofessional. experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the preferred college education.
At least 3 years of professional experience working in land conservation and/or planning, data management or other related discipline.
Proficiency in ESRI’s ArcGIS Pro, familiarity with DEP’s Map Direct and the State Lands database.
Other Job-Related Requirements for this position:
Valid Driver’s License.
Contact:
Meghan Lauer
850-245-2768
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
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.
Nearest Major Market: Tallahassee