OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 37979242

Requisition No: 870931 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 37979242

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 37979242 

Salary:  $20-24 per hour, 20 - 40 hours 

Posting Closing Date: 03/11/2026 

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OPS Government Operations Consultant II 37979242

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

May be used to fill multiple positions.

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This position serves as a Business Development Specialist within the Bureau of Operational Services, Division of Recreation and Parks, in Tallahassee. The role supports the development and administration of visitor service agreements in Florida State Parks.

Primary responsibilities include conducting financial and business analysis, developing projections, drafting and reviewing contracts and amendments, processing monthly financial reports, tracking concessions revenue data, conducting research, preparing recommendations, and supporting operational programs. The position works closely with park staff, district staff, BOS leadership, and external stakeholders and requires occasional travel.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of effective written and verbal communication practices and applicable rules, policies, and procedures.

Skill in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and Teams; contract and document review; organization and time management.

Ability to analyze data, manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, prepare recommendations, establish and maintain effective working relationships, resolve inquiries, work independently with minimal supervision, adapt to changing priorities, and travel periodically, including overnight travel.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of Florida State Parks mission and operations.

Skill in contract development, financial analysis and creating business projections.

Pay:

$20-24 per hour, 20 – 40 hours

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:

Division of Recreation and Parks

3800 Commonwealth Blvd

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.