OPS Government Operations Consultant II - 37970625

Ops Government Operations Consultant II - 37970625

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks (DRP), Bureau of Natural and Cultural Resources (BNCR) is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our dynamic team.

This Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst position consults with field staff and Division management to create maps and other data collection/analysis tools to help inform park and trail management decisions for the Division of Recreation and Parks. This position may be scheduled for up to 40 hours per week.

Your specific responsibilities include gratifying and interesting work as part of a team to maintain and update the Florida State Parks' Geographic Information System (GIS). Create paper, digital, and web maps as well as other graphic materials to promote and support stewardship, recreation and other areas included in the mission and strategic goals of the Division of Recreation and Parks. Collaborate with internal, and occasionally external, stakeholders to identify data or product enhancements and needs. Coordinate with DRP staff to improve data collection efforts by developing and testing data collection tools that focus on environmental protection, restoration and outdoor recreation. This includes improving data mapping efforts related to web or mobile applications; developing user-friendly interfaces for people to enter recreational and natural resource information; developing queries or other process improvement tools as needed; and reporting data successes more efficiently using ArcGIS products, Qlik, or Microsoft Office products as needed. Train and support DRP staff with GIS and GPS applications. This includes familiarizing them with new features, introducing standardized data collection methods, troubleshooting issues, and providing other data and information. Test maintenance fixes and explore new features to provide valuable feedback for DRP systems. Help to maintain data integrity by paying close attention to the nature of inquiries and feedback from users and other stakeholders. Perform other duties as assigned. There are also some opportunities to visit award-winning state parks or other areas that may require travel, occasionally overnight.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities include knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS suite products (ArcPro and ArcGIS online), Global Positioning Systems hardware and software, database fundamentals, project management and tracking, and planning. Skills in communicating effectively verbally and in writing, data collection, accurately preparing reports and other graphic materials for presentation, interacting with all internal and external customers and the general public in a professional, tactful and courteous manner, developing basic queries or run analysis on environmental and recreational data, troubleshooting data management, and utilizing a computer including, but not limited to, software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to participate in planning sessions, follow verbal and written instructions/directions, work independently with minimal supervision, establish and maintain effective working relationships, and understand and apply rules, directives, policies, laws and regulations.

Minimum qualifications include a valid driver's license. Preferred qualifications include active and relevant experience related to data management QA/QC, production of reports and other graphic materials in support of planning or presentation of program area goals and objectives, GIS data edit, create and modify experience, and ArcGIS online experience-web map, dashboards, web apps or story maps.

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour (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: Bureau of Natural & Cultural Resources, 3800 Commonwealth Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32399.

The benefits of working for the state of Florida include participation in state group insurance, state of Florida 401(a) FICA alternative plan, flexible spending accounts, 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: HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us or HR_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov. 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.