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Requisition No: 876359 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: GOVERNMENTS OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 37021020

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37021020 

Salary:  $3,755.02 monthly; $45,060.24 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 06/03/2026 

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GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II (37021020)

State Revolving Fund Management Program

Division of Water Restoration Assistance (DWRA)

This position recommends operation policies and assists in the establishment of procedures, as required, to implement negotiation of technical private and governmental financial assistance agreements and amendments. Provides daily consultation and assistance to management and staff in the management and operation of the production of financial assistance agreements and amendments.  Work includes interacting with financial advisors, bond counsels and government administrators; evaluating debt obligations, credit worthiness and interlocal agreements of applicants; assuring compliance with state and federal laws and regulations; determining allowable project costs; preparing amortization schedules; evaluating financial assistance application and agreement documents; and reviewing revisions of standard form documents. The incumbent will be required to work 40-hour work weeks, Monday through Friday, and be present for work between the core hours of 9AM - 3PM on site at your workstation.

Compliance with the processing requirements of Chapter 215.422, F.S. is mandatory. Persistent failure to comply with this section by any agency of the state shall constitute good cause for discharge of employees duly found responsible, or predominantly responsible, for failure to comply.

Will conduct organizational studies and evaluations on office procedures providing technical assistance and developing procedures to assist the Office of Water Restoration Assistance to operate more efficiently and effectively.

Recommends operation policies and assists in the establishment of procedures, as required, to implement negotiation of technical private and governmental financial assistance agreements and amendments.  Provides daily consultation and assistance to management and staff in the management and operation of the production of financial assistance agreements and amendments.

Work includes interacting with financial advisors, bond counsels and government administrators; evaluating debt obligations, credit worthiness and interlocal agreements of applicants; assuring compliance with state and federal laws, and regulations; determining allowable project costs; preparing amortization schedules; evaluating financial assistance application and agreement documents; and reviewing revisions of standard form documents. Shares knowledge with new staff on best practices.

Prepares and maintains accurate reports and records describing activities in the assigned area of responsibility including correspondence and memoranda; provides policy and program administration recommendations; prepares documentation for official project files. Counsel local government representatives and their consultants and advise them on program rules and policies. Keeps abreast of changes in various assistance programs.

Reviews and analyzes disbursement requests and monitors compliance with federal requirements.  Assists with the review of bid evaluations.

Provides technical assistance for projects requiring section expertise, as assigned by supervisor.

Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• methods of compiling, organizing, and analyzing data
• problem-solving techniques
• research techniques

Skilled in professional use of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.

Ability to:

• review, analyze and evaluate financial data
• utilize problem-solving techniques
• modify spreadsheets that contain formulas
• understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• prepare reports and records
• communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing
• plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
• work independently as well as establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid driver's license.

• At least 2 years of verifiable related 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Knowledge of preparing Grants or Loan Agreements
• Knowledge of Databases
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.

Pay:

$3,755.02 monthly; $45,060.24 annually

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:

Division of Water Restoration Assistance

Douglas Building

3900 Commonwealth Boulevard

Tallahassee, FL 32399

Tallahassee, Florida's Capitol 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. It is located less than an hour from Gulf of Mexico beaches, the Apalachicola National Forest, the St. Marks Wildlife Refuge, and waterbodies like bays, creeks, rivers, and springs to explore. No state income tax for residents of Florida.

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.