DEP-GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II – 37010297-Div of Env Asmnt & Restoration

Job title: DEP-GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II – 37010297-Div of Env Asmnt & Restoration

Company: State of Florida

Job description: Requisition No: 415381

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: DEP-GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II – 37010297-Div of Env Asmnt & Restoration

Position Number: 37010297

Salary: $3,221.66 per month (Hiring at base)

Posting Closing Date: 07/16/2021

Government Operations Consultant II

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

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 DEP is to create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystem.

The Work You Will Do:

This Government Operations Consultant II is in the Division of Environmental Assessment and Restoration’s Scientific Support Services Program with primary responsibilities that include complex administrative tasks dealing with budget, contract management, purchasing, property control and other major laboratory functions. Provides support to the Program Administrator and to the Division office. Knowledge of environmental laboratory policies, procedures and regulations is beneficial to perform duties.

The Difference You Will Make:

Water and natural resources are the foundation of Florida’s communities, economy, and way of life. The Division of Environmental Assessment and Restoration (DEAR) is charged with protecting, maintaining, and improving the quality of waters across Florida that are a critical source of drinking water and natural habitat. DEAR team members work together to monitor and assess Florida’s surface water and groundwater quality, develop strategies to reduce pollution, and work closely with local stakeholders to implement comprehensive restoration strategies that improve the lives of all Floridians and preserve aquatic resources for generations to come.

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 Capitol City, is lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combines old world charm with a modern pace of life. It is home to two major universities as well as state government, Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. Boasting proximity to the coast and centrally located to popular tourist destinations, 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

); * Flexible Spending Accounts;

• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, visit .

Pay: $3,221.66 per month (hiring at the base of the position)

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is an independent and specialized position serving as administrative operations manager in the Scientific Support Services Program. Position is responsible for

Responsible for financial management within the DEAR Laboratory Programs. Develops and maintains customized tracking tools to record, assess and project expenditures for the Programs. Analyzes fiscal data to identify and anticipate problems. Proposes solutions to such problems and implements corrective actions as needed. Represents the Laboratories in working with the Bureau of Budget and Planning.

Prepares and issues invoices for payment by non-DEP entities or those without DEP Program sponsorship. Utilizes tracking tools to monitor invoices and receipt payments.

Manages contracts for laboratory programs. For the analytical overflow laboratory contracts, ensures that data deliverables satisfy contract requirements and that invoices are processed and paid as required. For the janitorial contract, schedules quarterly services beyond daily maintenance and ensures that invoices are paid according to contract requirements.

Oversees all purchasing activities of the Laboratory Programs. Acts as the Programs’ liaison to the Finance & Accounting and the Purchasing Sections. Ensures that all purchases are consistent with the Laboratory’s allocated budget and agency policy. Serves as contact for all vendors. Provides technical assistance to administrative and program staff related to all procurements and purchasing needs.

Oversees all the Laboratory Programs’ contracts and grants, ensuring that contract managers perform well and that all relevant state and federal requirements are satisfied. Serves as the main point of contact with the DEP Contracts Office.

Monitors the Programs’ administrative support activities, identifying problems and proposing solutions. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Knowledge of state purchasing rules and requirements.

• Knowledge of software packages for the generation of documents; spreadsheets and information management (specifically MS Excel, MS Word, Adobe Acrobat Professional).
• Ability to prepare management and technical reports.
• Ability to use computers and related hardware.
• Ability to understand and follow policy direction and rules applicable to purchasing and administrative requirements.
• Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Preferred):
12. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
13. One or more years of professional experience with budget management
14. One or more years of professional experience with contract management
15. One or more years of working experience with MyFloridaMarketPlace to initiate or approve purchases.
16. Working knowledge of the FLAIR system
17. Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) certification.

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:

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. 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 . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Expected salary: $3221.66 per month

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Job date: Sun, 04 Jul 2021 06:08:08 GMT

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