OPS PROGRAM CONSULTANT - 37940300

Requisition No: 871985 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS PROGRAM CONSULTANT - 37940300

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 37940300 

Salary:  $31.33 per hour - $40.87 per hour 

Posting Closing Date: 03/26/2026 

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OPS Program Consultant

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located inTallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

The OPS Program Consultant position (37940300) is an advanced technical support position in the Division of Environmental Assessment and Restoration’s Division Office in Tallahassee. This position will serve as a project/contract manager for technical contracts and grants that support activities associated with water quality, including implementing the total maximum daily loads, basin management action plans, and other restoration programs. The position may also support the tracking of various business functions within the division. The position has the responsibility of handling various assignments and dealing with a variety of tasks and must use independent judgement and problem-solving skills to successfully accomplish the job.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of contract management procedures.
2. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. 
3. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. 
4. Ability to solve problems and effectively make decisions. 
5. Ability to work independently and as part of team. 
6. Ability to work well under pressure. 
7. Ability to prepare and critique technical reports. 
8. Skill in using MS-Office.
9. Ability to successfully complete training for Florida Certified Contract Manager designation. 
10. Ability to travel outside of Tallahassee.
11. Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of verifiable related experience in state contract and grant management.  Post-secondary degrees 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.

• Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications:

Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM)

Pay:

 $31.33/hr - $40.87/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:

Insert a description highlighting the attractive qualities of the city in which the position is located. Then, state the specific work location. 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.

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.