GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 37020389

Requisition No: 872591 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 37020389

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37020389 

Salary:  $4,215.40 - $4,465.05 monthly (commensurate with experience) 

Posting Closing Date: 04/01/2026 

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GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

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Position Overview and Responsibilities:

GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III (37020389)

State Revolving Fund Management Program

Division of Water Restoration Assistance (DWRA)

This position performs a variety of work related to reconciling expenditures, repayments and encumbrances in the State Revolving Fund program, works with the program's internal financial transactions and external bank transactions, updates the program's database and related tracking systems, reviews and prepares reports regarding budget and spending, and a range of other financial-related activities within the program. The incumbent will be required to work 40-hour work weeks, Monday through Friday, and be present for work between the core hours of 9AM – 3PM on site at your workstation.

Compliance with the processing requirements of Chapter 215.422, F.S. is mandatory. Persistent failure to comply with this section by any agency of the state shall constitute good cause for discharge of employees duly found responsible, or predominantly responsible, for failure to comply.

Prepares and compiles data for reconciling expenditures, repayments and encumbrances with FLAIR reports to the program database, working with Finance and Accounting regarding repayments, corrections, resolving discrepancies relating to expenditures, encumbrances and balances. Reconciling USBank transactions with database reports and transferring grant allocation assessments & service fees to the state.

Reviews and analyzes information for development of the annual budget; reviews budget release reports and prepares spending plans; and works with the division regarding budget related items. Responsible for monitoring the budget and financial accounts within the State Revolving Fund (SRF). Investigates, analyzes and makes recommendations to resolve issues and problems related to financial aspects of the SRF.

Provides technical assistance for assigned grant projects. Provides quality assurance review of agreements and amendments for grant and loan documents. Works with other programs in the Division to ensure standardization of grant practices and procedures.

Prepares year-end reports for Finance and Accounting. Prepares reports compiling financial assistance data and making projections using spreadsheet and database software; including interest rate calculations, prepares correspondence and memoranda; prepares documentation for official project files; assists in maintaining the program database. Completes other reports as needed.

Provides technical assistance for projects requiring section expertise, as assigned by supervisor, and performs other related duties. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• methods of compiling, organizing, and analyzing data
• basic management principles and practices

Ability to:

• collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices
• organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials
• conduct fact-finding research
• utilize problem-solving techniques 
• work independently
• understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities
• plan, organize and coordinate work assignments 
• communicate effectively
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Skilled in professional use of Adobe and Microsoft Office Suite, primarily Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license.

• At least 4 years of verifiable related experience.  Post-secondary degrees may be used as an alternative for the required years of experience on a year-for-year basis. A credential evaluation report from an approved agency must be submitted along with all foreign degrees.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business/finance management.
• Experience reconciling accounts.
• Knowledge of Databases
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.

Pay:

$4,215.40 – $4,465.05 monthly (commensurate with 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:

Division of Water Restoration Assistance

Douglas Building

3900 Commonwealth Boulevard

Tallahassee, FL 32399

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. It is located less than an hour from Gulf of Mexico beaches, the Apalachicola National Forest, the St. Marks Wildlife Refuge, and waterbodies like bays, creeks, rivers, and springs to explore. No state income tax for residents of Florida.

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.