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OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 37940268 1 1

Date: May 9, 2025

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Requisition No: 852872

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 37940268 1 1

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 37940268

Salary: $19.00 - $23.00/hr.

Posting Closing Date: 05/23/2025

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OPS Government Operations Consultant II - 37940268

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Beach Management Funding Assistance

Advertisement – OPEN COMPETITIVE – Opportunity

Previous Applicants Need Not Apply

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 Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection is seeking an OPS (full-time) Government Operations Consultant II in the Beach Management Funding Assistance 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:

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. Boasting proximity to the coast and centrally located to popular tourist destinations, 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. Also, with no state income tax, Florida is a great place to work regardless of where you find yourself on the career ladder.

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 include:

+ Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements*). For more details consult with People First at 877-562-7287 or go to: https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/health/eligibility\_and\_enrollment/ops\_employees

+ Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b). For additional details and online enrollment visit MyFloridaDeferredComp.com (https://www.myfloridacfo.com/DeferredComp/)

+ State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). (For more information, please click Social Security Alternative Plan (aigrs.com) (https://opsfl.aigrs.com/plan-details/social-security-alternative-plan) and read OPS Social Security Alternative Plan;

+ Flexible Spending Accounts;

For a more benefits information, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .

Pay :

$19.00/hr. - $23.00/hr.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Manages and tracks grants, contracts, reimbursement requests, and funding appropriations for the Beach Management Funding Assistance Program and as needed for the Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection, including reviewing documents for accuracy, ensuring compliance with program and Department regulations, and maintaining the program database to track agreements, appropriations, and disbursements.

Assists in the processing of grantee reimbursement requests, including reviewing required documentation for reimbursement authorization and accuracy, mathematical accuracy, and internal accounting. Provide customer service and assistance to grantees by informing them of requirements needed for reimbursement or assisting with technical details of the program.

Prepare and compile data for legislative budget requests and long-range program plans for the Local Government Funding Request, Long Range Budget Plan, and Financial Summary Report, submitted to the Governor and Legislature annually for funding consideration and to comply with statutory requirements.

Assists in maintaining various section databases. This includes reconciling mathematical accuracy, proper coding of amounts and posting to the program databases. Use database and spreadsheet software to complete reconciliations. Assist in analysis of variances in reporting and monitors revisions to data. Efforts include grant initiation review and financial reconciliation.

In carrying out the duties of this position, the incumbent is expected at all times to be aware of and abide by the Department’s Standards of Conduct, as well as any and all departmental and/or work unit rules, directives, policies, procedures, and/or general orders applicable to performing the duties of this position.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.

Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.

Ability to review and monitor policies and procedures for compliance with applicable requirements.

Ability to evaluate and analyze data relating to grants management activities.

Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to grants management activities. Ability to develop and organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, proposals and other written documents.

Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Knowledge of My Florida Market Place.

Knowledge of OCULUS

Knowledge of state contracting process

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business/finance management or related field, or an associate’s degree and two years of verifiable related experience, as described in this posting, for a total of four years.

+ Two years of related professional experience.

+ Florida Certified Contract Manager (within 12 months of hire)

+ A valid driver license.

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 individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:

[email protected]

Contact Information:

Richard Sanborn, HR Liaison

Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection

[email protected] ([email protected])

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.

Location:

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399

Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee