Requisition No: 825841 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 37970260 1 1

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 37970260 

Salary: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour (commensurate with experience) 

Posting Closing Date: 03/31/2024 

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OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II 

State of Florida 

Department of Environmental Protection

previous applicants should reapply to be considered

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: 

OPS Government Operations Consultant II (Communications Specialist) (37970260)  

DEP is seeking an enthusiastic, well-organized individual with strong writing skills and excellent customer service to assist in performing communication and outreach activities for the Division of Recreation and Parks (DRP) which includes Florida State Parks. As a leader in outdoor recreation, Florida State Parks span the entire state with 175 parks and trails. Promoting DRP’s achievements through outreach, marketing and social media is critical to the overall success of Florida State Parks, the only state park system in the United States to be recognized four times with the gold medal award for excellence in recreation management. The DRP communications team this individual will join is charged with sharing the success and benefits of the system to various audiences through storytelling which focuses on the Florida State Park’s Mission: “To provide resource-based recreation, while preserving, interpreting and restoring natural and cultural resources.” This is in addition to supporting proactive communication on DRP’s role in providing leadership for outdoor recreation in Florida. This position will schedule up to 40 hours per week.

The Difference You Will Make: 

DRP is responsible for the promotion of the state park system for the use, enjoyment and benefit of the people of Florida and its visitors and to contribute to the tourist appeal of Florida. DRP employees support the state park system by administering programs that provide resource-based recreation while preserving, interpreting and restoring natural and cultural resources. State park employees work as a team to ensure that all the people of Florida and its visitors can experience the Real Florida. SM 

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: 

Division of Recreation and Parks 

Carr Building 

3800 Commonwealth Blvd., MS 500 

Tallahassee, Florida’s Capitol 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 benefits package for eligible OPS employees include:

Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements*). For more information consult with People First at 877-562-7287 or visit: https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/health/eligibility_and_enrollment/ops_employees

• Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b). For additional information and online enrollment visit MyFloridaDeferredComp.com

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). (For more information, please visit Social Security Alternative Plan (aigrs.com) and read OPS Social Security Alternative Plan;

• Flexible Spending Accounts;

For a more benefits information, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

*Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours average per week) refer to the links above for detailed eligibility requirements.

Pay: 

$20.00 - $22.00 per hour (commensurate with experience)

Your Specific Responsibilities: 

This position is responsible for applying professional communications expertise to daily management of proactive and reactive communications activities for DRP and working with the DEP’s Communications Office as part of the agency’s communications team.

One of the many responsibilities of the Communications Specialist is successfully promoting the achievements and benefits of the park system to various audiences by collecting, creating and developing positive stories for Florida State Parks and outdoor recreation in Florida.  

The Communications Specialist will work on content including outreach assistance for communications plans, press releases, calendar announcements and media advisories and inquiries. This individual will coordinate work on brochures and other park publications.

This individual must be able to build and maintain positive relationships, provide clear communication and perform other duties as assigned.

Overnight and day travel is required for this position.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communications.

Ability to:

• Write, edit and review various communications.

• Work independently.

• Handle multiple tasks.

• Utilize problem solving techniques and apply critical thinking skills.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships internally and externally.

• Understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

• Plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

• Develop and maintain good public relations internally and externally.

• Work with all levels of management as well as the public in a professional and courteous manner.

• Use computer software applications, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat.

• Travel. 

• Maintain a valid driver license.

Other Job-Related Requirements for this position: 

Maintain a valid driver license. 

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:

HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us

HR_ER@dep.state.fl.us

For questions concerning this position, please contact: 

Jerri French, Senior Management Analyst II 

jerri.h.french@floridadep.gov 

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.