GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONS. II - 37011024

Requisition No: 861707 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONS. II - 37011024

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37011024 

Salary:  The annual salary for this position will be $50,500.08. 

Posting Closing Date: 10/01/2025 

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Government Operations Consultant II 
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
“INTERNAL AGENCY ONLY” 
This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:
The Government Operation Consultant II (GOC) position is within the Bureau of Procurement & Contracting Services (BPCS) Contracts Team, under the Division of Administrative Services.  This position is responsible for duties related to contracts and customer service as listed below.

Contract Administration - Employee drafts, reviews, and processes contracts, amendments, change orders, renewals, and funding increment letters, in accordance with rules, statutes, regulatory authorities, and Department policies and enters all required documentation in the Florida Accountability Contract Tracking System (FACTS) and OCULUS. Provides contract administration assistance and guidance to internal and external customers. Responsible for assisting the programs in the drafting and routing of contracts for execution. Required to fill Department of Financial Services (DFS) document requests within a timely manner.

Customer Service - Proactively identifies and meets the needs of all customers both internally (section, bureau, division, and agency) and externally (citizens, vendors, recipients, other agencies, etc.). Employee is expected to be prompt, responsive, solution oriented, helpful, cooperative, polite, respectful, and concerned for the customer at all times.

Training- Responsible for developing and maintaining reference manuals, job aids, presentations, course materials and forms. Responsible for coordinating, scheduling, and delivering training and provide subject matter expertise to attendees. Coordinates attendance of and maintains training records for all internal and external training as assigned.

Miscellaneous – Provides assistance on an as-needed basis to other sections within the Bureau of Procurement & Contract Services. Additional duties may include, but not limited to, accurately reviewing and processing MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) requisitions, assisting with bid opening at public meetings, etc. Perform additional duties as assigned.
 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
•    Knowledge of and ability to comprehend Chapters 112,119,120, 212, 215, 216, 283, 286, 287, 413, and 946, Florida Statutes, Chapters 60A-1 and 69I, Administrative Code, and CFO Memoranda.
•    Knowledge of procurement including purchasing and contracting.
•    Knowledge of State and Federal Grant requirements and guidelines to include Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), State General Appropriations Act (GAA), Federal and State Single Audit Act (FSAA), Catalog   of State Financial Assistance (CSFA), Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA).
•    Knowledge of and ability to effectively use computers and the following applications: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, LiveCycle, MFMP/AOD, VIP, FACTS, OCULUS and                   PowerPoint.
•    Ability to review contract and grant agreements to ensure compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
•    Ability to work independently and apply problem-solving techniques.
•    Ability to plan, and coordinate trainings, meetings, and workshops.
•    Ability to create job aids, tools, and other materials and train and assist employees in the use of new forms, reports, and procedures.
•    Ability to communicate effectively and accurately both verbally and in writing including use of proper grammar, spelling, and composition of the English language.
•    Ability to coordinate and work well with others to complete assignments and projects.
•    Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments while meeting deadlines and maintaining scheduled timeframes in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines.
•    Ability to train and assist employees in the use of new forms, reports, and procedures.
•    Ability to document, track, and compile data effectively in a variety of reporting formats.
•    Ability to comprehend and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
•    Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies.
•    Knowledge of rules, statutes, regulatory authorities, and Department policies regarding contracts.

Minimum Qualifications: 
•    At least two 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.
•    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.

Applicable Job-Specific License or Certifications:
Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) and/or Florida Certified Contract Negotiator (FCCN).

Preferred Qualifications:
•    At least two years of direct experience developing and/or managing a contract or grant.
•    At least two years of direct experience entering agreements in the Florida Accountability Contract Tracking System (FACTS).
•    At least two years of experience working in contract and/or grant administration.
•    At least two years of experience working in a State of Florida purchasing or procurement office as a Purchasing Agent or higher.
•    Experience with compliance monitoring of contract and/or grant agreements.
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint to include Excel functions and formulas and designing presentation materials.

Pay:
The annual salary for this position will be $50,500.08.

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 position is in Tallahassee, Florida.

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.