OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 37970903

Requisition No: 847964 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 37970903

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 37970903 

Salary:  $21.00 per hour (commensurate with experience) 

Posting Closing Date: 03/17/2025 

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OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

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:

OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II (37970903)

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, is seeking a highly motivated individual with Human Resource skills, as well as administrative, team player skills, to join our dynamic team in Division Director’s Office as the Human Resource Liaison.   

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:

Director’s Office

Human Resource Section

3800 Commonwealth Blvd.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

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

• 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 Corebridge Financial);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;

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

Pay:

$21.00 per hour (commensurate with experience) 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Coordinate, assist, and advise staff regarding the recruitment process and advertisement of vacant positions. Provide assistance to supervisors/managers with employment packages and onboarding of new employees. 
• Assist with processing position description updates for DRP’s Bureaus and District Offices.  Assist with the development and maintenance of an electronic file system for position descriptions. 
• Coordinate with supervisors/managers to ensure all timesheets are submitted/approved timely. 
• Assist with various Human Resource special projects.
• Respond to employment inquiries, as requested.
• Assist in maintaining a division employee roster.
• Performs related work, as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

 Knowledge of:

• Department of Management Services Personnel Rules.
• Computer and related software.
• Principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communication. 

 Ability to:

• Utilize problem solving techniques.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to administration and human resource program functions.
• Prepare reports.
• Plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Collect, evaluate and analyze data.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Human Resource and/or administrative related experience.
• Professional human resource experience with an agency in the State of Florida’s State Personnel System.
• Experience writing formal business communications, including emails.

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_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.