OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 37940217

Requisition No: 836161 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 37940217

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 37940217 

Salary:  $22/hr 

Posting Closing Date: 09/17/2024 

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OPS Government Operations Consultant I - 37940217

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection

Florida Coastal Management Program

OPEN COMPETITIVE

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 Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection implements state and federal regulation to protect the natural resources, springs, estuaries and beaches for future generations as they are today. The Coastal Management side of the office includes the state-wide Coastal Management Program and managed areas. 

The incumbent will be part of a team within the Coastal Management Program maintaining the Coastal Access Guide, supporting regional meetings, participating in marine debris initiatives.  

The Difference You Will Make:

This position will interact with aquatic preserve and beaches staff within the Department. The position will help maintain databases, coordinated with managed area personnel and work on marine debris initiatives.

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:

This position is based in Tallahassee.  Some overnight travel within Florida may be required.

The Benefits of Working for the State:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s benefits package for eligible OPS employees include:

• Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements*).  For more details consult with People First at 877-562-7287 or go to:  https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/health/eligibility_and_enrollment/ops_employees
• Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b).  For additional details and online enrollment visit MyFloridaDeferredComp.com
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). (For more information, please click  Social Security Alternative Plan (aigrs.com) and read OPS Social Security Alternative Plan;
• Flexible Spending Accounts.

For a more benefits information, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Pay:

$22/hr., up to 40 hours a week

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position will work across several different projects within the Florida Coastal Management Program (FCMP) as part of a team. The position will review and update existing location and amenity information on public beach access points in the existing Florida Coastal Access guide through coordination with Department field staff, County Officials and the public. In addition, the position will support regional meeting planning and work on current and upcoming marine debris initiatives.  

If time allows this position would assist with the improvement of inter- and intra-agency coordination, in all aspects of FCMP, and to promote the awareness of the FCMP.  This position will also assist with other efforts to improve the performance in all FCMP programmatic activities, along with other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to demonstrate high levels of computer literacy and efficacy with the Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to interpret and analyze data
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to interact with supervisors, coworkers and the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to be adaptable, flexible, resourceful and to maintain a positive outlook
• Ability to travel, including single-day and multi-day trips.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in writing, environmental science or one of the sciences or 3 years professional experience.
• Must have a valid driver license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Florida’s Coastal Counties
• Knowledge of database management
• Knowledge of coastal management principles

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 individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:

HR_ER@dep.state.fl.us

Contact Information:

Lauren Jordan, HR Liaison

Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection

850-245-2170

Lauren.Jordan@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.