OPS Government Operations Consultant II - 37920032

Requisition No: 841828 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS Government Operations Consultant II - 37920032

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 37920032 

Salary:  $25.00 Hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 12/05/2024 

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OPS Government Operations Consultant II

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Division of State Lands

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 Division of State Lands, as Florida’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship, serves as staff to the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund (Governor and Cabinet). As such, the division’s role goes far beyond just acquiring lands for protection. It provides oversight for the management of activities on more than 12 million acres of public lands including lakes, rivers and islands. These public lands help ensure all Florida’s residents and visitors can truly appreciate the state’s unique landscapes. 

The Difference You Will Make:

This section handles the administrative support for the day-to-day operations in DSL. This includes all procurement activities as well as some organizational support and other miscellaneous assignments. A few examples are as follows: purchase orders, invoice payments, contracts and task assignments, travel authorization and reimbursement, purchasing-card guidance and reconciliation, recurring payments, phone support, wireless reporting, organizing Division activities, employee awards, ordering office supplies and equipment purchases.

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:

Tallahassee - Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combines 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:

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

OPS/Seasonal/Part Time Benefits Language:

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  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.

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

Pay:

$25.00 Hourly

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is for a part-time (10 to 15 hours per week) OPS position to perform the following functions for the Division of State Lands.  Occasionally additional work hours may be needed.

Vehicles/Vessels/ATVs/Trailers:

• Schedule vehicle, vessel, trailer and ATV use
• Make recommendations for priorities of repair and maintenance
• Schedule repair and maintenance
• Maintain inventory/log of equipment, mileage, repairs, tag expirations
• Maintain the security of vehicle logs, fuel cards and keys
• Maintain consistent and current safety equipment in each vehicle, vessel, trailer and ATV
• Maintain a secure area for vehicle parts, vehicle equipment and safety equipment
• Weekly visual safety inspections of all vehicles, vessels, trailers and ATVs
• Weekly interior and exterior cleanliness inspections

Other:

• Maintain pole barns and site organization and upkeep
• Conduct property inventory
• Maintain property inventory  list
• Fleet Wave entry
• Supporting field crew as needed

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of: the principles and techniques of effective communication; the methods for organization. Skill in: using a computer with MS Office Applications including Outlook.  Ability to: manage time effectively; prioritize tasks; communicate effectively; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; demonstrate teamwork; maintain a valid driver’s license.

Other Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Occasional travel be required.

Contact Information:

Laura.L.Davis@FloridaDEP.gov

850-245-2709

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_ER@dep.state.fl.us

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.