GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 37021019

Requisition No: 873573 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 37021019

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37021019 

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

Posting Closing Date: 04/20/2026 

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GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III (37021019)

State Revolving Fund Management Program

Division of Water Restoration Assistance (DWRA)

This position recommends operation policies and assists in the establishment of procedures, as required, to implement negotiation of technical private and governmental financial assistance agreements and amendments. Provides daily consultation and assistance to management and staff in the management and operation of the production of financial assistance agreements and amendments. Work includes interacting with financial advisors and government administrators; evaluating debt obligations, credit worthiness and interlocal agreements of applicants; assuring compliance with state and federal laws and regulations; determining allowable project costs; preparing amortization schedules; evaluating financial assistance application and agreement documents; and reviewing revisions of standard form documents. This position acts as backup for procurement of construction contractors and executed construction contract documents for compliance with appropriate financial assistance program requirements. Calculates for each contract, amount allowable, reviews documentation for compliance with program directives and federal requirements. 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.

Acts as backup for procurement of construction contractors and executed construction contract documents for compliance with appropriate financial assistance program requirements. Calculates, for each contract, amount allowable; reviews Disadvantaged Business Entity (DBE) documentation for compliance with program directives and federal requirements for DBE participation.  Prepares and submits DBE reports to the Environmental Protection Agency. Formulates recommendations to solve problems related to project sponsor compliance with procurement reviews and compliance.  Consults with local government representatives and their consultants on construction contract issues; advises them on program rules and policies.  Prepares federal reports and submits them timely.

This is an advanced level position that will conduct organizational studies and evaluations on office procedures providing technical assistance and developing procedures to assist the program to operate more efficiently and effectively.

Reviews financial assistance disbursement/repayment requests. This includes reviewing requests for mathematical accuracy, proper documentation of costs, compliance with program regulations and agreements, preparing disbursement/payment authorizations forms, and maintaining disbursement spreadsheets for individual projects. Uses spreadsheet software and database to complete disbursements. Prepares and compiles correspondence and memoranda, and maintains files in OCULUS. Stays abreast of changes in policies and procedures.

Act as a backup for SRF loan repayments that can include invoicing and posting of payments for loans. Includes assisting in reconciliation of accounts in Flair and interest rate calculations.

Assists in interacting with financial advisors, bond counsels and government administrators; evaluating debt obligations, credit worthiness and interlocal agreements of applicants; assuring compliance with state and federal laws and regulations; determining allowable project costs; preparing amortization schedules; evaluating financial assistance application and agreement documents; and reviewing revisions of standard form documents. 

Responds to requests from auditors and sponsors for financial statements for auditors. Acts as grant manager for assigned projects. Reviews documents for assigned grant projects to ensure compliance with state requirements.  Consults with state officials and their consultants on grant issues; advises them on grant policies and procedures.  Reviews and approves requests for reimbursement and ensures all deliverables are received.  Acts as backup for posting repayments and disbursements to the database.

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
• problem-solving techniques
• research techniques

Ability to:

• compile, organize and analyze data
• utilize problem-solving techniques
• analyze programs and proposed projects
• prepare reports and records
• plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
• communicate effectively
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Skilled in professional use of Microsoft Office applications, particularly 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:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Knowledge of preparing Grants or Loan Agreements
• Knowledge of reviewing invoices and processing disbursements
• 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.