GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 37021148

Requisition No: 858779 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 37021148

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37021148 

Salary:  $50,584.67 - $60,701.60 Annually (commensurate with experience) 

Posting Closing Date: 08/28/2025 

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GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III (37021148)

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

(Operations Manager)

This position in the Bureau of Natural and Cultural Resources functions as the Bureau’s operations manager, including such tasks as: Manage the Resource Management budgets for the Division of Recreation and Parks. Assist with annual project planning which supports the mission of the Division and aligns with legislative authority for the use of multiple sources of funding and grants. Monitor the Resource Management expenditures of the Division in real time to ensure maximum financial integrity. Attend financial or planning meetings as needed. Provide regular financial analyses, reports and recommendations regarding actual and projected expenditure levels, and present analysis reports to staff or leadership. Prepare budget status reports per funding or grant source, including those for special projects and planning purposes.  Coordinate and consult with District Offices / park staff to utilize all funds efficiently and effectively. Support Division fiscal best-practices; identify areas for improvement and propose solutions.

Support Division Resource Management purchasing. Initiate, manage, and maintain specific agreements and contracts supporting Resource Management. Pursue formal solicitations for statewide resource management contracts in consultation with program staff. Develop, review and process all related contract documents, including task assignments, purchase orders, reports and invoices for payment within the required time frames and procedures.

Monitor contracts and contractors to assure programmatic and administrative requirements continue to be met throughout the term of the contracts. Maintain tracking report on encumbrances, expenditures, funding type, invoicing status, and project completion.  Work with contractors and field staff to ensure an effective and efficient contracting process.Support office staff with purchasing, HR recruitment and onboarding, State Travel Management System (STMS), scheduling, and training reminders. Responsible for supervising up to two full-time staff members to maximize the effectiveness of the Division’s resource management funding.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Travel as needed to support Division priorities.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of accounting / financial management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.
• Knowledge of State of Florida fiscal procedures and statutes.
• Knowledge of contracts and agreements.

Skill in:

• Skill in the use of software, databases, and digital tools used to manage budgets, analyze data, and maintain the financial health of the Division.
• Skill in financial analysis, budget tracking, and reporting.

Ability to:

• Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, make decisions, document work and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work activities, review data for accuracy and completeness.
• Ability to manage Department contracts and agreements.
• Ability to identify problems, suggest solutions and proceed with implementation.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Ability to assess budgetary needs.
• Ability to formulate policies and procedures.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities.
• Ability to conduct fact finding research.
• Ability to work independently.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Driver’s License.

Position of Special Trust Requirement:

This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422, Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of verifiable related experience in accounting, financial management, and contract management. Post-secondary degrees may be used as an alternative for the preferred 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.

• At least 1 year of supervisory experience.
• Florida Certified Contract Manager.

Pay:

$50,584.67 – $60,701.60 Annually (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:

Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combine 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.

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.