Government Operations Consultant III - 37021039
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.
This is an advanced level government operations consultant position that will support the Florida Resilient Program. Will conduct organizational studies and evaluations on office procedures providing technical assistance and developing procedures to assist the Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection to operate more efficiently and effectively. Utilizing knowledge of the Statutes and Regulations governing the Resilient Florida Program this position will:
- Assist in the development and implementation of statewide measures to assist communities in completing vulnerability assessments and implementing adaptation projects.
- Utilize and maintain knowledge, skills and abilities in resilience planning, engineering, and environmental science; utilize knowledge of the statutes, rules, and policies related to coastal construction and environmental resources, pursuant to Chapters 161, 373, 380, and 403, Florida Statutes.
- The position also coordinates with the other sections and program areas of the Department in pursuit of the overall mission to preserve, restore and protect the environment and natural resources of Florida.
- Analyze financial information in disbursement/payment requests for the Florida Resilient Program grant agreements, including reviewing requests for mathematical accuracy, proper documentation of costs, compliance with program agreements and regulations. Maintain, track, and generate reports using the Salesforce Enterprise Grants Database to manage grant agreements and disbursements.
- Maintain Program databases for project applications, grant agreements, disbursements, and assists with generating reports for Program management and compliance.
- This position requires effective communication and coordination with staff, grant applicants, regional planners, local, state, and federal governmental agencies, and other departmental entities in pursuit of the overall mission to improve resilience to climate change and sea level rise for the state's regionally significant assets.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.
- Knowledge of grant and contract best management practices.
- Knowledge of fiscal and procurement processes.
- Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.
- Knowledge of applicable computer applications and basic computer functions.
- Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply related federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
- Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply related policies, procedures, principles, and practices.
- Knowledge of terminology, techniques, and principles of environmental resource management.
- Skills in methods of collecting, compiling, organizing, and analyzing data.
- Skilled in the use of computer applications, particularly Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
- Ability to review and monitor policies and procedures for compliance with applicable requirements.
- Ability to evaluate and analyze data relating to grant management activities.
- Ability to compile and review financial data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
- 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 correctly determine work priorities and ensure timely completion of work, projects, and assignments with minimal errors.
- Ability to exercise sound independent judgement and utilize problem-solving techniques.
- Ability to consistently demonstrate participation and facilitation in professional and effective written and verbal communication.
- Ability to organize and plan program activities.
- 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Florida Certified Contract Manager Certification or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire.
- At least seven years of verifiable related experience. Post-secondary education from an accredited college or university may be used as an alternative for the seven years of verifiable related experience on a year-for-year basis.
- A valid driver's license.
Pay: $50,584.67 - $52,950.24
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:
- 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;
- Tuition waivers;
- Total Compensation Estimator Tool
- And more!
For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
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.