OPERATIONS & MGMT CONSULTANT II-SES - 37000469

Requisition No: 840103 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPERATIONS & MGMT CONSULTANT II-SES - 37000469

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 37000469 

Salary:  $44,100 - $50,000 annually (commensurate with experience) 

Posting Closing Date: 11/03/2024 

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OPERATIONS & MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT II-SES

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Anticipated Vacancy

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:

Operations & Management Consultant II-SES (37000469)

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a detail and results oriented professional and excellent communicator to work in an exciting environment supporting the leadership team of America’s best state park system. Florida’s award-winning state parks serve 30 million visitors at 175 locations including 100 miles of beaches and dozens of freshwater springs. 1,500 staff and 10,000 volunteers work together to provide outstanding visitor experiences, maintain beautiful facilities, and preserve resources.

The Difference You Will Make:

The Division of Recreation and Parks is responsible for the promotion of the state park system for the use, enjoyment, and benefit of the people of Florida and its visitors and to contribute to the tourist appeal of Florida. Division employees support the state park system by administering programs that provide resource-based recreation while preserving, interpreting, and restoring natural and cultural resources. State park employees work as a team to ensure that all the people of Florida and its visitors can experience the Real Florida.SM

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:

Division of Recreation and Parks

3800 Commonwealth Blvd., MS 500

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:

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:

$44,100 - $50,000 annually (commensurate with experience)

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Maintains the Division Director’s calendar, handles appointment requests, schedules and organizes meetings, coordinates travel arrangements and other administrative duties as needed.  Maintains the division calendar and prompts bureau chief participation in identifying and recording key meeting dates and deadline-oriented requests. Routinely assists the Assistant Directors with calendars, appointment requests and meeting scheduling.

Maintains Division Director’s Office records, files and reports. Maintains a tracking and reminder system for assignments issued by the Division Director and for documentation that is routed through the Division Director and Assistant Directors. Ensures that requests are processed and tracked.

Handles incoming and outgoing phone calls, manages call records and maintains a standard of quick response to inquiries and requests. Monitors Division Director’s email to make sure that important and urgent matters are given attention, handled and routed in a timely manner. Prepares and reviews correspondence as needed by Division Director and Assistant Directors. Acts as the internal and external division liaison with central office bureaus, district bureaus, the Deputy Secretary’s office, other DEP divisions and other state agencies. Coordinates a smooth flow of information. Ensures that requests for information are processed and tracked. Consults with Division Director’s to identify, recommend, and develop Division plans, procedures, and operational standards to further Division goals.

Helps Division Director and Assistant Directors with travel coordinating and planning. Assists with monitoring the Division Director and Assistant Directors’ queues to move forward approvals/requests in a timely manner.

Supervises the Division Director’s Office OPS Government Operations Consultant I Position.

Serves as Division’s audit coordinator.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Administrative and office principles, procedures, and practices.

• The methods of data collection.
• Principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communications.

Skill in:

• Use of computers.

Ability to:

• Work independently.
• Handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
• Understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Organize, sort, prioritize and route incoming  and outgoing messages and mail.
• Initiate and proof all correspondence using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Prepare and process routine forms such as travel authorizations and reimbursements.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Knowledge of management principles and techniques

Other Job-Related Requirements for this Position:

• Maintain a valid driver license

BACKGROUND SCREENING 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_ER@dep.state.fl.us

For questions concerning this position, please contact:

Jerri French, Senior Management Analyst II

 jerri.h.french@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.