PROGRAM CONSULTANT - 37001981

Requisition No: 843660 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: PROGRAM CONSULTANT - 37001981

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37001981 

Salary:  $49,584.67 to $60,000 Based on education and experience 

Posting Closing Date: 01/12/2025 

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Program Consultant

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:

The Land and Recreation Grants Section’s programs assist Florida’s local communities that have unmet financial needs for conservation and recreation. This Section administers four state and federal grant programs:

• Florida Communities Trust (FCT) – Parks and Open Space and Stan Mayfield Working Waterfronts Programs

• Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP)

• Recreational Trails Program (RTP)

• Land and Water Conservation Fund Program (LWCF)

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.

Contact:

Linda Reeves

linda.reeves@floridadep.gov

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);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

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

Pay:

$49,584.67 to $60,000 Based on education and experience.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Conducts organizational studies and evaluations on office procedures providing technical assistance and developing procedures to assist the Division of State Lands to operate more efficiently and effectively; and provides consultative services and technical assistance to local governments, state agencies and non-profit entities for the provision of recreational opportunities for the following grant-in-aid programs: Land and Water Conservation Fund Program, Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program, Recreational Trails Program, and special legislative grants. This includes coordination with appropriate federal and state agencies to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; development and management of grant application procedures as well as post-award administration, including site inspections; coordination with appropriate advisory groups; adherence to established fiscal and program rules, contract controls and state laws and policies; and planning and conducting workshops in conjunction with administered grant programs.

Performs supervisory duties for a staff position within the Local Recreational Grants who are responsible for reviewing federal grant applications. Effectively communicates with and evaluate the subordinate on direct work performance and is responsible for time and attendance of subordinate.

Directs the Local Recreational Grants review of proposed local grant projects and reviews reports, and correspondence prepared by staff in accordance with applicable statutes, rules, and procedures of the individual programs. Independently evaluates and analyzes applications for compliance of federal and state. Timely prepares reports and correspondence documenting the status and results of assigned review work and maintains related files in accordance with applicable statutes, rules and procedures of the individual programs.

Serves as section lead for the Recreational Trails Program to provide technical assistance to local communities in the planning, funding, acquisition, design, construction, operation, maintenance, accessibility and designation of greenways and trails. This entails conducting fact finding research; locating and developing resource materials; working with local, state, and federal governments, owners of linear facilities, developers, businesses, private landowners, greenways and trails support groups, conservation groups and recreational users. Coordinates public participation in greenways and trails projects and performs public awareness, education, and outreach functions. This includes conducting research, making public presentations on the implementation plan and the benefits of greenways and trails; providing opportunities for public participation in planning and implementation projects, addressing national trails issues with state and local impact via a variety of methods; and assisting with press releases, news articles and other related documents.

Develops and distributes reports, bulletins, maps, brochures, and other information to assist in the provision of and participation in programs administered. Conducts research concerning the availability of state, federal and private grant-in-aid programs for the provision of recreational opportunities.

This position requires travel.  Uses state vehicle in the performance of duties.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of: community planning/development programs; program management, coordination and evaluation techniques. Ability to: collect, evaluate, analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document work flow and other activities relating to improvement of operational and management practices; conduct fact-finding research; utilize problem-solving techniques; work independently; understand and apply applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to grant-in-aid programs; plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to organize and maintain records; take the lead on assignments and responsibilities; work well with others and individually; maintain a positive, can-do attitude; produce timely and effective results; provide quality solutions/recommendations; apply problem solving techniques.

Requirements for this Position:

Valid Driver’s License.

Travel.

Vendor/Invoice Warrant Processing responsibility, Section 215.422 F.S.

Incumbent of this position, in accordance with Subsection 287.057(14) F.S., is required to be certified by the Department of Management Services as a Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM).

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_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us

HR_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov

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.