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Requisition No: 881201 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 37020677

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37020677 

Salary:  $45,060.11 

Posting Closing Date: 08/20/2026 

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Government Operations Consultant II

Position #37020677

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Division of State Lands

Office of Environmental Services

This position is located in Tallahassee, Florida

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of State Lands is Florida’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship, serving as staff to the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund. The Division of State Lands’ Office of Environmental Services identifies, evaluates, and stewards critical natural lands to promote biodiversity and public benefit. The Office of Environmental Services administers the Florida Forever program, the state’s premier conservation and recreation lands acquisition program; a blueprint for conserving Florida’s natural and cultural heritage. The Office of Environmental Services’ Florida Forever program is known for advancing science-based planning and sustainable land management strategies for conservation, ecosystem restoration and public recreation. This position’s duties and responsibilities include:

• Conduct organizational studies and evaluations on office procedures providing technical assistance and developing procedures to assist the Office of Environmental Services to operate more efficiently and effectively.
• Provides support to the Florida Forever Program and the Office of Environmental Services with the review, mapping and database input of Florida Forever proposals and initial application processing.
• Conducts the GIS analysis of existing Florida Forever projects for the purposes of identifying potential boundary modifications for areas that are no longer suitable for conservation, to make recommendations on essential and priority project parcels and for other proposed boundary changes to Florida Forever projects. Includes scheduling, organizing, and assembling information, documents, and team members to evaluate proposed changes. Assembles findings into reports and presentations, prepares related agenda items, and provides final revisions to data for use in the annual update of the Florida Forever Plan, including updating the Florida Forever Plan Dashboard.
• Consults with supervisor to create, organize, and assemble information, maps, and documents to develop reports for the state’s conservation land acquisition planning program.
• Applies scientific and technical knowledge to assist with the development of GIS policies and procedures for the conservation land acquisition planning program.
• Coordinates with the State Lands GIS administrator to ensure that the data used for analysis is current and changes to data layers are regularly updated and on other related projects as required, including conducting the resource analysis of potential acquisition parcels for internal meetings.
• Updates and maintains the Florida Forever StoryMap.
• Identifies appropriate data collection tools to assist with site evaluation and land management reviews and coordinates with other Offices/Bureaus to develop/implement. Works with the State-Owned Lands Inventory on improvements to relevant IT functions.
• Coordinates with other land management agencies (state and federal), universities and non-governmental partners.
• Assists with Florida Forever site assessments and Land Management Reviews as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of: Florida’s natural communities and ecosystems, principles and processes involved in operational and organizational planning and land conservation planning; the methods of research, data collection, and analysis.

Skills in: Professional writing, speaking and presentations; Microsoft Office, ESRI’s ArcGIS Pro, Map Direct, and other databases.

Ability to:  Determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments; communicate effectively and present to varying audiences; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities; organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, maps, documents, and other materials; collect, evaluate, and analyze data to develop recommendations, solve problems, conduct fact-finding research; work independently and meet deadlines; solve problems and make decisions; and demonstrate teamwork.

Other Requirements:

• Possess a valid driver’s license.

Pay:

$45,060.11

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 - 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);
• Tuition waivers;
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• 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.