Requisition No: 827784

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 37002556

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37002556

Salary: $42,776.81

Posting Closing Date: 05/09/2024

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Government Operations Consultant II

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:

$42,776.81

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Assists in the planning and management activities involving state-owned lands through negotiation of management leases, subleases, amendment to leases, release of leases, easements, and other authorizations to and from state, local and federal agencies and the private sector. Investigates, assesses, analyzes and makes recommendations to resolve issues and problems presented by administrators. Prepares and presents Acquisition and Restoration Council (ARC) agenda items for approval. Consults with various personnel from state, local and regional entities, private individuals and organizations to evaluate requests for use of state lands. Evaluates and prepares appropriate responses regarding the use of state-owned lands.

Prepares leases, subleases, easements, and other appropriate authorizations, including all related backup materials consistent with statutes, rules, office, and departmental procedures and policies. Coordinates legal review of such documents.

Communicates with and provides information and technical assistance to state, other governmental agencies and the general public, regarding the management and use of state-owned lands. Reviews legal instruments/documents to ensure completeness and accuracy with respect to program requirements. Assists in analysis, preparation of reports, and drafting rules for higher level review and consideration. Reviews and evaluates reports and correspondence to ensure completeness and accuracy with respect to program requirements.

Maintains, reviews, and updates information in the Section’s computerized tracking system (LMS) in a timely and accurate manner. Maintains, reviews, and updates files in the Department’s document management system (Oculus). Responsible for attending meetings and represents the Department/Division/Office of Public Land Administration at various meetings concerning state lands issues.

Performs related work as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of: contract management principles and practices; basic real estate principles; the methods of data collection and analysis. Skilled in: Microsoft Office Suite of software; preparation and review of contracts; effective communication; organizing and prioritizing workloads; working independently and with a team; data analysis. Ability to: collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document work flow and other activities relating to improvement of operational and management practices; organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials; organize, prioritize, and ensure proper completion of work assignments; conduct fact-finding research; utilize problem-solving techniques; understand and apply applicable rules, statutes, regulations, policies and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities; communicate effectively; work independently; demonstrate teamwork; operate a personal computer; maintain a valid Driver’s License; establish and maintain effective working relationship with others.

Other Job-Related Requirements for this Position:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Regulatory Responsibilities as outlined in 60L-36.003 F.A.C. and with Vendor/Invoice Warrant Processing responsibility, Section 215.422 F.S.

Contact Information:

Jim Kipp

james.kipp@floridadep.gov

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

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.