OPERATIONS MANAGER C - SES - 37020613

Requisition No: 865906 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPERATIONS MANAGER C - SES - 37020613

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 37020613 

Salary:  $71,703.60 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 12/31/2025 

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Operations Manager - 37020613

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

The Shared Services Program in the Division of Water Resource Management has a anticipated vacancy and is now accepting applications for a full-time Operations Manager C-SES.  This position is responsible for the oversight and management of the Budget, Grants, and Personnel section for the Division and serves as the Division’s Budget Coordinator.

• In carrying out the duties of this position, the incumbent is expected at all times to be aware of and abide by the Department’s Standards of Conduct, as well as any and all departmental and/or work unit rules, directives, policies, procedures and/or general orders applicable to performing the duties of this position. Incumbent is also expected to actively support and work toward fulfilling the Agency’s Affirmative Action objectives.
• Manages Shared Services contracts and grants staff ensuring that the entire Division’s contract needs are met, including providing resources to the programs in the Division on an as-needed basis.
• Serves as the Division’s Budget Coordinator, planning, directing, and coordinating all financial activities for the Division, including the receipt, disbursement, reconciliation, budgetary control, and accountability for all funds.
• Assists the Support Services Director with evaluating, improving and executing the Division’s business procedures.

• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of contract and grant initiation and closing processes as written in DEP directive and Rules.
• Knowledge of methods of data collections and analysis. 
• Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.
• Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document work flow and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices.
• Ability to use personal computers and software programs such as Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

• A valid driver's license.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A 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:

Experience with managing staff

Experience with managing contracts, grants, and grant agreements

Pay:

$71,703.60 annually

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;
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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.

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.