OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 37979064

Requisition No: 861976 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 37979064

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 37979064 

Salary:  $20.00 to $21.00 hr 

Posting Closing Date: 10/10/2025 

Total Compensation Estimator Tool

OPS Government Operations Consultant II - 37979064

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Resilient Florida Program – Grants Section

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

• This is an intermediate level Government Operations Consultant II grants position. Utilizing knowledge of the Statutes and Regulations governing the Resilient Florida Program this position will:
• Assist the grant management staff for the Resilient Florida Program in the Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection. 
• Prepare and compile grant documents in accordance with the State of Florida, Department and Resilient Florida Program
• Coordinate directly with other DEP staff, federal agencies, and local authorities to facilitate successful completion of grants and projects. 
• Perform data entry into program and department databases.
• Coordinate and report on status of projects through all phases including completion. 
• Assist team leader with grants and projects assigned. 
• Coordinates and assists with the review, approvals, and processing of administrative and technical aspects of assigned projects. 
• Assists in the creation or editing of standard operating procedures for the section.
• This position will assist in the development and implementation of statewide measures to assist communities in completing vulnerability assessments and implementing adaptation projects. 
• The position also coordinates with the other sections and program areas in the Department in pursuit of the overall mission. 
• Must maintain a valid Driver's License. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of grant and contract best management practices.
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis. 
• Knowledge of applicable computer applications and basic computer functions.
• Skilled in the use of computer applications, particularly Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Skilled in typing reports and information into spreadsheets and electronic documents.
• Ability to collect, compile, organize, and analyze data.
• Ability to interpret and apply related federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to interpret and apply related policies, procedures, principles, and practices.
• Ability to review and monitor policies and procedures for compliance with applicable requirements. 
• Ability to evaluate and analyze data relating to grant management activities. 
• Ability to compile and review financial data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• 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 achieve and maintain certification as a Florida Certified Contract Manager.
• Ability to maintain a valid driver license.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least four years of verifiable related experience. Post-secondary degrees from an accredited college or university may be used as an alternative for the required years of experience on a year-for-year basis. A credential evaluation report from an approved agency must be submitted along with all foreign degrees.
• A valid driver's license

Pay:  $20.00 - $21.00/hr.

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 benefits package for eligible OPS employees includes:

• Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements*).  
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan, for more information, please visit Corebridge Financial).
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• And more!

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

*Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours average per week) refer to the links above for detailed eligibility requirements.

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.