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GOVERNMENT OPER. CONSULTANT II - 37001122

Date: Nov 24, 2025

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Requisition No: 865821

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPER. CONSULTANT II - 37001122

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37001122

Salary: $48,948.77 to $54,101.27 annually. Pay commensurate with experience.

Posting Closing Date: 12/08/2025

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Government Operations Consultant II – Volunteer and Citizen Support Organization (CSO) Coordinator (37001122)

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

OVERLAP POSITION

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

+ The volunteer and CSO coordinator provides centralized support and administration of volunteer and CSO activities, provides guidance and leadership to parks, districts and CSOs in board operations, related nonprofit management issues and Division policy related to CSOs and volunteer management, and acts as liaison between the Division and district staff responsible for CSO oversight.

+ Volunteers and CSOs provide thousands of hours of staffing augmentation and vital fund-raising support to the 176 state parks, trails, and historic sites that make up the Florida State Park system. This role is vital to the success of the Division of Recreation and Parks in carrying out its mission to provide resource-based recreation while preserving, interpreting, and restoring natural and cultural resources.

+ This position is located in the Division of Recreation and Parks, Bureau of Operational Services.

+ This position may supervise up to two OPS positions, each working up to 40 hours per week.

Primary Responsibilities

+ Reviews and recommends to Division Management administrative policies, procedures, guidelines and related directives to be implemented concerning CSOs and volunteers.

+ Conducts periodic management reviews of selected CSOs and their management practices.

+ Collects data related to CSO management and volunteers including manpower augmentation report, CSO audits, management reviews and updated lists of CSO presidents. Provides analysis of data collected including recommendations to Division Management on the improvement of CSO operations and volunteer programs.

+ Implements the planning of the Annual CSO Workshop and other statewide sponsored meetings and training courses.

+ Assists in or implements the planning of events related to district and statewide volunteer recognition.

+ Coordinates statewide Division and volunteer awards programs.

+ Provides recommendations to Division Management on meetings, trainings, recognition events, and awards programs.

+ Promotes the CSO and volunteer programs and provides recommendations and strategies to Division Management for maximizing CSO and volunteer involvement/recruitment.

+ Ensures that all financial and purchasing records are up to date and files appropriate reports required by the bureau.

+ Oversees the production and maintenance of the CSO and Volunteer Handbooks and other related manuals and materials.

+ Performs additional related work as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

Project planning and management processes

Volunteer and CSO rules and policies

Methods of data collection and analysis

Skill in:

Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships

Utilizing problem solving techniques and applying critical thinking skills

Determining work priorities; planning, organizing, and coordinating work assignments

Leading cross functional teams to produce intended outcomes

Ability to:

Work independently

Apply policies, procedures, statutes, and administrative rules

Effectively utilize Microsoft Office applications and other required software

Collect, organize, analyze, evaluate, and interpret data

Be detail oriented

Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with diverse audiences

Solve problems and make viable recommendations

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Valid Driver’s License

+ Ability to travel

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Verifiable experience with volunteer management

+ Knowledge of Florida State Parks’ mission and operations

Pay:

$48,948.77 to $54,101.27 annually. Pay commensurate with experience.

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 combine 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 (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/)

+ 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:

[email protected]

[email protected]

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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399

Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee