OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I

Requisition No: 831257 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 37971438

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 37971438 

Salary: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour (commensurate with experience) 

Posting Closing Date: 06/28/2024 

Total Compensation Estimator 

OPS Government Operations Consultant I

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Anticipated Vacancy

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 the 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 I (Fire Program Assistant) (37971438)

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and well-organized individual to provide prescribed fire program support for the Division of Recreation and Parks. Florida State Parks span the entire state with 175 state parks and trails, the only state park system in the United States to be recognized four times with the gold medal award. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We attribute our success to a workforce that embraces the contributions of people of all backgrounds and ability levels. The team this individual will join is charged with managing the statewide prescribed fire program, which supports the Florida State Park’s Mission: “To provide resource-based recreation, while preserving, interpreting and restoring natural and cultural resources.”

The Difference You Will Make:

The Division of Recreation and Parks 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. Division 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:

Marjorie and Archie Carr Building

3800 Commonwealth Blvd., MS 530

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 benefits package for eligible OPS employees includes:

• Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements*). For more details consult with People First at  or go to:  
• Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b). For additional details and online enrollment visit  MyFloridaDeferredComp.com
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). (For more information, please click  Corebridge Financial ) ;
• Flexible Spending Accounts;

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

Pay:

$18.00 - $20.00 per hour (commensurate with experience)

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Performing clerical data entry; preparing, uploading, and reviewing project documents. Assists with procurement and financial tracking (database entry) for statewide equipment purchases managed by BNCR and documenting project costs and status updates for prescribed fire equipment procurement. Performs other related duties as required. Occasional travel may be possible; basic fire training may be provided for interested individuals with a chance to assist with the implementation of prescribed fire. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Office procedures and practices.
• Personal computers.
• Technical or business writing.

Skilled in:

• Windows Office Suite especially Office 365, Microsoft Word and Excel, OneDrive, SharePoint, Outlook.
• Adobe Acrobat.
• Internet and online databases.
• Online training and meeting platforms

  Ability to:

• Perform electronic filing.
• Prepare correspondence and administrative reports.
• Operate and maintain office equipment.
• Follow standard purchasing protocols including documentation and basic tracking.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One-year experience in state procurement and contract management field preferred

Other Job-Related Requirements for this position:

• 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:

For questions concerning this position, please contact:

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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 ). 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.