PROGRAM CONSULTANT - 37001521

Requisition No: 870226 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: PROGRAM CONSULTANT - 37001521

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37001521 

Salary:  $50,584.67 

Posting Closing Date: 03/03/2026 

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Program Consultant

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Division of State Lands

Bureau of Public Land Administration

Position #37001521

This position is located in Tallahassee, Florida

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

• Conducts organizational studies and evaluations on office procedures providing technical assistance to support efficient and effective operations in the Bureau of Public Land Administration.
• Provides and improves customer service for the Bureau. Responsible for outreach within the department and to the public, regulatory districts, local, state and federal agencies and their representatives.
• Ensures production-specific performance through data analysis, collaboratively develops processes and disseminates information to promote staff empowerment and informed decision making.  
• Serves as the land administration technical liaison to assess, identify and recommend resources needed for process improvement and coordination with management. This includes continual review of data process flow related to all division-wide proprietary databases.                                  
• Responsible for report collaboration for the tracking of monthly, quarterly and annual measures and providing those reports to designated recipients on a routine basis. Documents trends, compares information throughout the proprietary databases and reviews quality control/quality assurance methods to ensure data accuracy. Responsible for tracking trends and presenting performance data to promote success to management and others.
• Responsible for collaboration and production of bureau-specific training plans, business plans, and training documents/videos.
• Independently performs the most complex and difficult assignments under limited supervision, analyzing and resolving problems relating to projects that require authorizations needed for the use of both upland and submerged lands including the preparation of agenda items for the review of the Board of Trustees or the Acquisition Restoration Council.  Coordinates and communicates with management, applicants/agents, departmental staff, governmental and private entities, as required to identify and assist in resolving problems related to the use of state-owned lands and the assessment of unmanaged lands. Assists with facilities management as needed to ensure lessee compliance and assists in the review and reporting of unmanaged lands.
• Assists in the drafting, review, and coordination of proposed rule amendments, standard operating procedures, outreach materials and resources, forms creation and maintenance, correspondence control, legislative budget proposals and public presentations.
• Assists with review and approval of Land Use Plans, land use tracking and facilities maintenance.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of: Administrative and project management principles and practices; office procedures and practices; methods of data collection; the concepts, principles and analytical techniques of records research; the principles and techniques of real estate; marketing; in-person and electronic methods of public presentation techniques.

Skill in: The use of personal computers and MS Office Suite, Adobe forms creation; scanners and printers; the use of proprietary databases; creation, implementation and application of rules affecting the management of state-owned lands; public speaking and presentation both in-person and electronic presentation; marketing; creation and implementation of group training plans. 

Ability to: Analyze proprietary databases and present data related to the analyses to various types of stakeholders; learn the skills for preparation of maps; understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures; determine work priorities, assign work and ensure proper completion of work assignments; conduct fact-finding research; work independently; communicate effectively verbally, in writing and in public presentations; demonstrate strong quantitative and qualitative research skills; exercise sound independent judgment; demonstrate the ability to lead; demonstrate teamwork; and exercise common sense and professional discretion.

Other Requirement:

• Possess a valid driver’s license

Pay:

$50,584.67

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 - 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

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
• Tuition waivers;
• Total Compensation Estimator Tool
• And more!

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

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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.