GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONS. III - 37010266

Requisition No: 848004 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONS. III - 37010266

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37010266 

Salary:  $49,584.67-$51,500 (commensurate with experience) 

Posting Closing Date: 02/28/2025 

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GOC III

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

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 create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystem. 

The Work You Will Do:

The Government Operations Consultant III for the Shared Service Program provides Division-wide support for budget, personnel, contracts, grant agreements and incoming grants. This position will assist the Division’s Budget Coordinator with tracking, reconciling and reporting on all expenditures and revenues. In addition, this position will handle Interagency agreements and assist the contracts team.

The Difference You Will Make:

This position plays a critical role in providing support to the staff within the Division of Water Resource Management that is responsible for implementing state laws providing for the protection of the quality of Florida’s drinking water, groundwater, rivers, lakes, estuaries and wetlands; and the reclamation of mined lands. help to ensure Florida’s resources are protected.

How You Will Grow:

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 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. 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: (Please choose either FTE or OPS language, as appropriate**):

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);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Pay:

$49,584.67-$51,500

Your Specific Responsibilities:

•          Tracks and reconciles incoming revenue for various division programs

•          Tracks and reconciles expenditures for all division programs

•          Prepares monthly reports for revenue and expenditures for leadership team

•          Processes FLAIR correction requests as assigned

•          Manages Interagency agreements to ensure they are implemented accordingly

•          Manages contracts and grant agreements as assigned

•          Initiates purchase request using My Florida Market Place (MFMP) as assigned

•          Review and approve divisions refunds related to fees collected by the division

•          Manages payment verifications, outstanding payments not allocated, linked payments not reconciled and processes deposits using the departments Cash Receiving Application (CRA)

•          Assigned special projects by Division management as needed

•          Performs other duties as needed

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

•          Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.

•          Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.

•          Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.

•          Ability to review and monitor policies and procedures for compliance with applicable requirements.

•          Ability to evaluate and analyze data relating to grants management activities.

•          Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to grants management activities.

•          Ability to develop and organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, proposals and other written documents.

•          Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.

•          Ability to work independently.

•          Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

•          Ability to communicate effectively.

•          Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

•          Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license

Required or Preferred Qualifications:

• NON-SPECIFIC DEGREE/DISCIPLINE (REQUIRED): 

Associate’s Degree from an accredited university or college; or

Any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience, as described in this posting, for a total of four years.

Other Job Related Requirements for this position: 

 Valid Driver License, Completion of ranger academy

POSITION OF SPECIAL TRUST REQUIREMENT:

This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP-422 (Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility). Any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a Level 2 State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S.  No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.  

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable 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

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.