GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 37020864

Requisition No: 881697 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 37020864

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37020864 

Salary:  $45,060.11 to $48,000 annually; commensurate with education and experience. 

Posting Closing Date: 10/20/2026 

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Government Operations Consultant II

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Division of State Lands

State-Owned Lands Inventory

Position #37020864

This position is located in Tallahassee, Florida

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of State Lands (DSL) serves as Florida’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship and acts as staff to the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida (Board of Trustees).  DSL’s work goes far beyond land acquisition. DSL oversees more than 12 million acres of public land across Florida, including lakes, rivers, and islands. These lands provide opportunities for residents and visitors to explore, connect with, and appreciate Florida’s one-of-a-kind natural landscapes. 

State-Owned Lands Inventory (SOLI) is responsible for:

• GIS mapping production services for the Board of Trustees Land Document System, which serves as the State’s title repository for lands held by the the Board of Trustees.  These mapped parcels provide the foundational data for the Florida State-Owned Lands and Records Information System (FL-SOLARIS) inventory and support the accurate identification, management, and tracking of state-owned lands.
• The development and operation of the legislatively mandated FL-SOLARIS, which  serves as the State’s central repository for state-owned lands and facilities inventory data. The system has become a valuable resource for the effective management of more than 21,000 state facilities, represented by over 20,000 facilities records, and  more than 71,000 state-owned parcels, represented by over 53,000 land records. FL-SOLARIS provides state agencies, legislators, Cabinet offices, and the public with access to comprehensive information to support effective management and oversight of the State’s real property assets.
• The development and management of the legislatively mandated enterprise systems, including the Land Management Plan module, Conservation Land Easement and Recreation System, Submerged and Uplands Revenue Systems, Acquisition Process Information System, and the Board of Trustees Land Document System. The State-Owned Lands Inventory is responsible for maintaining these critical systems and ensuring their continued reliability and functionality while adapting to evolving technologies and emerging business needs.

This position’s duties and responsibilities include:

• Conducting organizational studies and evaluations of office procedures; providing technical assistance and developing processes and procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of State-Owned Lands Inventory operations.
• Communicating with division, agency, and vendor staff to support system development, testing, implementation, and maintenance.  Participating in system design and testing and coordinating with Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) systems, including Qlik, Laserfiche, and Drupal.
• Performing database queries and analyzing data for quality control, reporting, and other business needs.
• Coordinating with DSL staff, county and municipal officials, vendors, and state agencies to reconcile the FL_SOLARIS and the Conservation Land Easement and Recreation database inventories with county property tax records and to collect and maintain conservation land data.
• Serving as the primary point of contact within DSL for the Conservation Land Easement and Recreation database, Qlik, Laserfiche, and web publishing.
• Assisting with the administration and maintenance of the Conservation Land Easement and Recreation database and FL-SOLARIS.  Assisting with Qlik, Electronic Document Management System administration, and web publishing by coordinating with DSL staff and appliable DEP administrators.
• Using Qlik to develop new reports and modify, maintain, and analyze existing reports to meet DSL reporting needs. Assisting with inter-division Qlik reporting as needed. Use Laserfiche to assist DSL staff with insertion, retrieval, modification, and deletion of electronic documents.
• Training and providing technical assistance to users regarding Qlik, Laserfiche, Electronic Document Management System administration, and web publishing.
• Receiving, evaluating, and responding to system and user-generated emails and other communication; troubleshooting issues and coordinating resolution as appropriate.
• Performing data quality assurance and quality control, data acquisition, data entry, data upload, and data analysis to maintain the accuracy and integrity of DSL information systems.
• Performing other related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of: Qlik development, Electronic Document Management System administration, relational database concepts; methods of data collection and analysis; Structured Query Language (SQL).

Skilled in: The utilization of computers, printers, scanners, fax machines, and Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Excel and PowerPoint).

Ability to: Think logically, solve problems, and make decisions; work independently; analyze and interpret data; communicate technical information verbally, pictorially, and in writing; quickly learn DEP and commercial software applications; interpret and follow statutes, rules, and policies; generate statistical reports, project reports; function as fully participating team member; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and provide courteous and professional customer service.

Pay:

$45,060.11 to $48,000 annually; commensurate with 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.

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.