GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULT. I - (PROJECTS SPECIALIST) 37020545

Requisition No: 878226 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULT. I - (PROJECTS SPECIALIST) 37020545

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37020545 

Salary:  $42,000- $46,000 Annually (commensurate with experience) 

Posting Closing Date: 07/03/2026 

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GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I-(Projects Specialist) 37020545

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

OPEN COMPETITIVE

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is seeking an organized individual with the ability to effectively work well with others to support the needs of the Division of Recreation and Parks (Florida State Parks). Florida State Parks span the entire state with 176 state parks and trails. This position is part of the Bureau of Operational Services team charged with providing information and project management support. This position is scheduled for 40 hours per week.

• Serve as the division-wide coordinator for information management activities, including communication, consultation, tracking and analysis related to public records requests and records retention.
• Collect, manage and analyze division data to support strategic objectives, the Operations Manual and division policies and procedures.
• Assess project effectiveness and program needs to support strategic planning and organizational goals.
• Collect, track, analyze and support data management for interpretive programs such as the Personal Contacts Tracker, Statewide Nonpersonal App interpretive element inventory, park unit management plan interpretive objectives and Interpretive Project Initiation Forms.
• Support the division’s training program by preparing, organizing, tracking and analyzing training materials, records and processes.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop resources and tools that support field staff in implementing policies, procedures and standards.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop, distribute and support survey tools used for program evaluation and data collection.
• Provide organizational and administrative support for the bureau’s projects and program initiatives.
• Conduct product and service research to support cost-effective purchasing decisions and procurement activities.
• Pursue ongoing professional development to enhance knowledge, skills and effectiveness related to assigned duties.   
• Travel statewide when required.
• Assist with program operations and support other bureau functions as assigned.

Success in this position requires a dynamic individual capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously, easily adapting to change and possessing a true spirit of teamwork and service.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Methods of data collection and analysis
• Effective survey and input tools
• Information management processes and tools
• Current trends and best practices in fiscal management 

 Skilled in:

• Effective verbal and written communication
• Effective project management
• Multi-tasking
• Successful organizational practices
• Data analysis
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, SharePoint)

 Ability to:

• Utilize problem solving techniques and apply critical thinking skills
• Apply project management best practices that focus on scope, schedule and budget to deliver results based on program goals
• Plan, implement and track project activities with minimal supervision
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Work collaboratively and delegate across chains of command
• Collect, organize, evaluate and analyze data
• Apply time management best practices
• Understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Maintain a valid driver’s license

• Travel when required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Verifiable experience with successful project management
• Knowledge of Florida State Parks’ mission and operations

Pay:

$42,000- $46,000 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:

This job will be located in Tallahassee, FL.

The Bureau of Operational Services – Interpretive Services office is located in the division headquarters at Marjorie and Archie Carr Building at 3800 Commonwealth Blvd.

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;
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• 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.