GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I

Requisition No: 845034

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 37011020

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37011020

Salary: $41,898.00

Posting Closing Date: 01/31/2025

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GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I

STATE OF FLORIDA

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

**THIS IS AN 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:

This posting is for a Government Operations Consultant I position located at the Department of Environmental Protection’s Southeast District Office located in West Palm Beach Florida. This position will assist in the daily functions of the Business Planning Program.

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:

This position is located in West Palm Beach Florida. West Palm Beach is Palm Beach County's capital city and its cultural center. Its active downtown stretches from a scenic pier on the Lake Worth Lagoon to a waterfront Great Lawn, which hosts a weekly green market, outdoor concerts and this season a 35-foot-tall holiday sandcastle. Dozens of local beaches provide easy access to both the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. Several State Parks as well as National Parks are in the immediate area as well.

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:

41,898.00

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Will conduct organizational studies and evaluations on office procedures providing technical assistance and developing procedures to assist the Southeast District Office to operate more efficiently and effectively.

Assist the District's Safety Coordinator for organizing routine safety committee meetings; office and vehicle safety analyses; arranging, providing, completing, and tracking of Tallahassee required safety-related training; maintaining, assisting and reporting of the annual review of the programs' Job Safety Analyses. Maintains the District's first Aid Kit and its supplies. Serves as District's representative for SFWMD Safety Committee activities. Responsible for coordinating and overseeing the District's Annual Health and Safety fair, as directed. Coordinates and monitors district driver license verifications quarterly.

Assist with District Fleet activities including vehicle procurement and disposal, requests for reservations, general use, preventative and other maintenance and monthly reporting. Coordinates service activities and responds to unanticipated maintenance issues in a timely manner. Works with other Business Planning team members in training them on same.

Assists and/or serves as backup with the Tallahassee training office to request and schedule both required and beneficial training for the Southeast District staff. Participates on training and personnel related committees; develops and arranges for training sessions to foster safety and professional development; and assists with the development of the District's Employee Development Plan and related activities.

Assists the Program Administrator with District budget and purchasing activities including, but not limited to processing of all accounts payables received in district office; coordinating, entering, tracking and processing of District requisitions in MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP); and procuring goods and services outside of MFMP, as allowed by state and/or DEP policy and as directed.

Assists with scheduling room reservations; and preparing and tracking travel packages for district staff. Serves on the Business Planning team, performing functions for district phone and guest reception. Works with Business Planning Team members to ensure calls are received and routed appropriately and ensures staffing coverage for same. Ensures guests are greeted and assisted accordingly.

Assists team on special projects, as assigned. Special projects may be related to general team projects, specific time-oriented tasks or general duties as they relate to the Business Planning overall district needs. Responsible for proper use and care of state-owned property and equipment assigned to this position. Attends workshops and seminars when requested.

Performs other related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of administrative principles and practices, office procedures, methods of data collection and principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communication and knowledge of operation of personal computer.
• Ability to collect and analyze data relating to accounting, personnel, purchasing or report writing, prepare correspondence and administrative reports, understand and apply DEP rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques, work independently, ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments, communicate effectively and in writing using Department’s computer equipment and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Required Qualifications:

• Maintain a valid driver license

BACKGROUND SCREENING 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.

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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.