Government operations consultant iii - 37021038

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

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 all departmental and/or work unit rules, directives, policies, procedures, and/or general orders applicable to performing the duties of this position. This is an advanced level government operations consultant position. Utilizing knowledge of the Statutes and Regulations this position will conduct organizational studies and evaluations on office procedures providing technical assistance and developing procedures to assist the Florida Resilient Program to operate more efficiently and effectively.

The incumbent in this position will:

• Coordinate with intergovernmental agencies and partner agencies as well as other sections and program areas of the Department in pursuit of the overall mission to preserve, restore and protect the environment and natural resources of Florida.
• This position will lead the development and maintenance of the Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection (ORCP) specific procedures, training manuals, and employee resources for implementing DEP policies to ensure successful execution of division and department responsibilities.
• Coordinate with the Business Planning Administrator and oversee the ORCP final review and approval of all ORCP speaking/presentation requests, media, publication, and graphic development requests.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing program status reports, talking points, presentations, and reports.
• Submit documents and presentations for review and approval through the Department Communications Office and coordinate with the Communications Office in addressing comments and obtaining approvals.
• Be responsible for the selection of marketing materials.
• Meet regularly with the Business Planning Administrator, conduct regular statewide office communications teleconferences, and participate in DEP Press Office meetings.
• Will oversee and facilitate the approval and posting of any updates or changes to ORCP websites.
• Perform 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.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply related federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply related policies, procedures, principles, and practices.
• Knowledge of terminology, techniques, and principles of environmental resource management.
• Skills in methods of collecting, compiling, organizing, and analyzing data.
• Skilled in the use of computer applications, particularly Microsoft Office Suite, Visio and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to review and monitor policies and procedures for compliance with applicable requirements.
• Ability to evaluate and analyze data relating to project management activities.
• Ability to compile and review financial data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• 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 the State computer programs such as OCULUS.
• Knowledge of DEP directives, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices.
• Ability to develop and deliver training manuals and training presentations to agency personnel.
• Knowledge of web design principles, including content development and organization.
• Knowledge of marketing and promotional principles, including content and product development for print, web and social media engagement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least five years of verifiable related experience.
• Post-secondary degrees from an accredited college or university may be used as an alternative for the required five years of experience on a year-for-year basis.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Undergraduate or Graduate level coursework in any of the following study areas: Environmental Science, any of the Natural Sciences, Public Administration, Management, Political Science and Government, Communications.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM).
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud suite of products such as Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator.
• Experience with programs developed on the Salesforce platform.
• Experience with web design and content management.
• Experience with Drupal content management system.

Pay:

$50,584.67 - $54,520.08

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 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); Tuition waivers; Total Compensation Estimator Tool And more! For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

Special Notes:

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. 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_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov

An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 245-2511. DEP requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. 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.