GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 37000504 1

Requisition No:�819082�

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 37000504 1

�Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number:�37000504�

Salary:� $3,564.74 monthly�

Posting Closing Date: 12/17/2023�

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GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

INTERNAL AGENCY

Anticipated Vacancy

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:

GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II (Natural Resource Contract Specialist) ? (37000504)

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and well-organized individual to provide natural and cultural resource contract support for the Division of Recreation and Parks.

Florida State Parks span the entire state with 175 state parks and trails, the only state park system in the United States to be recognized four times with the gold medal award. Projects include natural community or hydrologic restoration, imperiled species monitoring, invasive species control, prescribed fire, and cultural resource protection.

The Difference You Will Make:

The Division of Recreation and Parks is responsible for the promotion of the state park system for the use, enjoyment, and benefit of the people of Florida and its visitors and to contribute to the tourist appeal of Florida. Division employees support the state park system by administering programs that provide resource-based recreation while preserving, interpreting, and restoring natural and cultural resources. State park employees work as a team to ensure that all the people of Florida and its visitors can experience the Real Florida. SM

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:

Bureau of Natural & Cultural Resources

3800 Commonwealth Blvd.

Tallahassee, Florida?s Capitol 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);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

Pay:

$3,564.74�monthly

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position in the Bureau of Natural and Cultural Resources will:

Initiates, manages and maintains all resource management agreements and contracts supporting Resource Management.� Coordinates with other state, federal and county agencies as needed.

Develop scopes of work and pursue formal solicitations for statewide resource management contracts in consultation with program staff. Develop, review and processing of all related contract documents, including task assignments, purchase orders, reports and invoices for payment within required time frames and procedures. Monitor contracts and contractors to assure programmatic and administrative requirements continue to be met throughout the term of the contracts. Maintain tracking report on encumbrances, expenditures, funding type, invoicing status and project completion.� Work with contractors and field staff to ensure an effective and efficient contracting process.

Investigates, assesses, analyzes and makes recommendations to initiate solutions to natural resource management issues through partnerships and/or agreements with other natural resource management agencies and organizations.� Prepares special reports based on research, investigation and analysis.� Performs and manages special assignments and projects.�

Work with other Sections within the Bureau to support the goals and initiatives of the Division.

Responsible for supervising a full time OPS staff member in order to maximize the effectiveness of the Bureau and Section.

Other duties may include field activities and in performing these duties must meet all Division requirements and standards for such.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Management practices and principles.
• Program planning.
• Contract initiation and management.
• Methods of compiling, organizing, and analyzing data.
• Problem-solving techniques.
• Exotic plant management principles.
• Basic fire business management.

Skills in:

• Interpersonal management.
• Technical and business writing.
• Word-processing, database and spreadsheet management.

Ability to:

• Compile, organize and analyze data.
• Utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Prioritize workload.
• Conduct fact-finding research.
• Manage program activities.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Plan, organize and direct program activities.

• Valid driver license

POSITION OF SPECIAL TRUST REQUIREMENT:

This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP-422 (Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility). Any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a Level 2 State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S.��No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.��

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:

For questions concerning this position, please contact:

Leah Gerlock, Natural Resource Specialist

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.�