GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 37001697

Government Operations Consultant II

This position is located in Tallahassee, Florida. 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.

Position Overview and Responsibilities :

• Conduct organizational studies and evaluations on office procedures providing technical assistance and developing procedures to assist Division of State Lands programs to operate more efficiently and effectively.
• Assist the Contract Manager for statewide contracts by ensuring that information pertaining to contractors is updated and accurate.
• Assist the Bureau's Closing Section in reconciliation and development of operational, performance, and status reports including, but not limited to, closings, quarterly, P2000, legislative budget request, and Performance Based Program Budgeting reports as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all statutes, rules, current policies, and acquisition procedures in regard to all land acquisition activities of the section.
• Assist with received real estate title products including document review, establishing project files, research and document preparation for further review and approval for use with real estate acquisition projects.
• Provide the Contract Section with copies and all tasks issued for each contract and will perform report development and maintain tracking system of all task assignments associated with statewide contracts.
• Monitor and provide technical quality, receive required reports and deliverables, and ensure that contractors adhere to contract schedule.
• Maintain accurate records regarding contract balances and approve invoices, notifies supervisor of problems or potential problems encountered with any change orders or task assignment issues and changes in contract / project management.
• Provide copies of all tasks to the Bureau of Finance and Accounting. Maintain each task with the proper funding code information used within each bureau and encumbered amount.
• Independently coordinate, organize, and evaluate administrative activities associated with the contract process.
• Types technical appraisal documents and reports prepared by the Bureau of Appraisal staff.
• This complex process includes all payment procedures; reviewing submitted information for accuracy, identifying and solving problems and compliance with Florida Statutes; maintaining current information on division policies regarding contractual services and interpreting and implementing these policies as directed; procuring required information; coordinating and working with the Department Contracts Coordinator in finalizing contracts for presentation to contractors.
• Monitor task and reconcile open contracts with other state agencies.
• Mails applications for the Division's approved appraiser list.
• Types advertisement for Bureau's contractual work and prepares large mailings.
• Opens responses to applications for the Division's approved appraiser list.
• Types advertisement for Bureau's contractual work and prepare large mailings.
• Opens responses to solicitations for appraisal work and list results in the electronic database pursuant to the selection process.
• Provides typing and spreadsheets as needed for staff.
• Monitors quality assurance of database relied upon by bureau staff.
• Collects, evaluates and monitors data to ensure fields are input correctly in regard to contractual services and for reporting to management when system revision is needed.
• Gathers and provides monthly, weekly and special reports to management as requested.
• Creates and maintains project files.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Minimum Qualifications :

Other Requirements :

Pay : $45,060.11 to $47,430 based on education and 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 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. 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 :

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 :

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 clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location : TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 Nearest Major Market : Tallahassee