GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 37002195 Date: Jun 12, 2024 Location: TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforceoperations/humanresourcemanagement/forjobapplicants/everify) .Requisition No: 831068 Agency: Environmental ProtectionWorking Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 37002195Pay Plan: Career ServicePosition Number: 37002195 Salary: $38,175.54 Posting Closing Date: 06/26/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) Government Operations Consultant I State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection Division of State Lands Open Competitive 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 Division of State Lands, as Florida’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship, serves as staff to the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund (Governor and Cabinet). As such, the division’s role goes far beyond just acquiring lands for protection. It provides oversight for the management of activities on more than 12 million acres of public lands including lakes, rivers and islands. These public lands help ensure all Florida’s residents and visitors can truly appreciate the state’s unique landscapes. The Difference You Will Make: The Bureau of Public Land Administration (BPLA) is the Board of Trustees’ real estate administration program within the Division of State Lands that generates revenue through a variety of instruments benefiting the Board of Trustees and other state agencies, for the management, administration, protection and conservation of state-owned lands. BPLA has a diverse group of team members with a focus on land management and customer service. The Bureau produces approximately 1,200 instruments a year and engages with those lessees who perform the day-to-day management of the state’s land portfolio. BPLA effectively manages the dynamic land inventory of the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund while protecting water resources, public access and bridging communication with all stakeholders. 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. 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 );
Flexible Spending Accounts;
Tuition waivers;
And more!
For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .
Pay:
$38,175.54
Your Specific Responsibilities:
The position consults, analyzes, and exercises project management of work related to the issuance, modification, cancellation and/or renewal of revenue generating leases, easements, conservation easements, use agreements, management agreements, deeds and consent of use, that require authorization from the Board of Trustees and/or through delegation of authority.
Collects, organizes, evaluates, researches, modifies and analyzes problems and requests that require authorization from the Board of Trustees and/or through delegation of authority for accuracy, completeness and consistency with statutes, rules, bureau and departmental procedures and policies. Coordinates and communicates with applicants/agents, departmental staff and governmental and private entities, as required to identify and resolve problems.
Administers and develops legal contracts/documents and related backup materials consistent with statutes, rules, bureau and departmental procedures and policies, prior to submittal to the supervisor.
Administers and prepares, organizes and maintains accurate computerized records/project files, and develops reports to assure an efficient/accurate operation. Analyzes reports and makes recommendations to the supervisor to solve problems associated with the respective project management area assigned.
Manages and conducts collections of revenue and data associated with project files assigned.
Assists supervisor in evaluating contract procedures and recommending changes as applicable.
Assists supervisor in contacting new property ownership entities for lease/easement assignment/transfers.
Performs document closing process.
Performs related work as assigned by the supervisor.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.
Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.
Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow and other activities relating to improvement of operational and management practices.
Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials.
Ability to conduct fact-finding research.
Ability to utilize problem solving techniques.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to maintain a valid Driver’s License.
Minimum Qualifications:
Valid Driver’s License
Contact Information:
850-245-2731
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 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:
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. Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee