What are the responsibilities and job description for the OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I position at State of Florida- Environmental Protection?
Requisition No: 873071
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 37940264
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 37940264
Salary: $17.00 - $20.00 hour
Posting Closing Date: 04/14/2026
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OPS Government Operations Consultant I - 37940264
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
Beach Management Funding Assistance
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This position is located in Tallahassee, Florida
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Assists with administrative grant management procedures for the Beach Management Funding Assistance Program and as needed for the Office of Resilience and Coastal protection, including reviewing and compiling grant agreement documentation, facilitating internal review procedures, communicating with local sponsors, and maintaining programmatic databases.
Assists in the execution of grant agreements including preparing documentation to be routed to local sponsors, providing customer service and administrative support to local sponsors, facilitating internal QA/QC procedures, and routing agreements for execution with FDEP leadership.
Compiles programmatic data and maintains databases and spreadsheets, including grant status, grant compliance assurance, and programmatic grant budgetary information. Assists with reconciliation of program disbursements and budget. Provides administrative support to the program regarding budget and clerical needs. Maintains program files and utilizes the FDEP online storage repository OCULUS.
In carrying out the duties of this position, the incumbent is expected at all times to be aware of and abide by the Department’s Standards of Conduct, as well as any and all departmental and/or work unit rules, directives, policies, procedures, and/or general orders applicable to performing the duties of this position.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.
Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.
Ability to review and monitor policies and procedures for compliance with applicable requirements.
Ability to evaluate and analyze data relating to grants management activities.
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to grants management activities.
Ability to develop and organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, proposals and other written documents.
Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Knowledge of OCULUS
Knowledge of state contracting process
Minimum Qualifications:
- At least four years of verifiable, related professional experience. Post-secondary degrees may be used as an alternative for the required years of experience on a year-for-year basis. A credential evaluation report from an approved agency must be submitted along with all foreign degrees.
- A valid driver license.
Pay:
$17.00/hr. - $20.00/hr.
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, Florida’s Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combine 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 includes:
- Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements*).
- State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan, for more information, please visit Corebridge Financial).
- Flexible Spending Accounts;
- And more!
For a complete list of benefits, 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.
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. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:
HR_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov
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.
Salary : $17 - $20