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Requisition No: 881759 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 37979248

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 37979248 

Salary:  $18.00-$22.00 per hour (commensurate with experience) 

Posting Closing Date: 08/27/2026 

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OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II 37979248

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

OPEN COMPETITIVE

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

OPS Government Operations Consultant II (Volunteer and Citizen Support Organization program) (37979248)

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks (Florida State Parks), is seeking a well-organized individual with the ability to effectively work with others as a team member with the volunteer and citizen support organization (CSO) program. Florida State Parks span the entire state with 176 state parks and trails. This position is part of the team charged with connecting parks with volunteers and supporting the CSOs with tools to raise funds for the improvement of Florida State Parks. This position may be scheduled for up to 40 hours per week.

• Serve as the backup super user for the department's primary volunteer database system, assisting in the oversight of a database with over 30,000 active profiles.
• Serve as backup for all CSO annual reporting requirements.
• Serve as the backup liaison between the division and the Park Program Development Specialists.
• Serves as the backup for procurement and delivery of stock items to remote parks.
• Assists with the conducting of periodic management reviews of selected CSOs and their practices.
• Assists in planning the Annual CSO Workshop, volunteer awards events and programs, and collection of CSO audit documentation.

• Review and recommend to the statewide volunteer & CSO coordinator, administrative policies, procedures, guidelines and related directives to be implemented concerning CSOs and volunteers.

• Provide advanced technical assistance and troubleshooting support to park system field managers confronting complex volunteer database issues.
• Monitor administrative pipeline data to ensure all incoming district reports and programmatic information are received on time and without errors.
• Pull and compile various performance and compliance reports directly from the SharePoint Dashboard to monitor operational trends.
• Analyze collected data and formulate structured, data-driven recommendations to management for process changes and program improvements.
• Provide management with regular, comprehensive updates regarding active projects, program metrics, and upcoming administrative or legislative reports due.
• Create and maintain email templates for reminders, deadlines, action items, etc.
• Create and maintain guides for CSO website content and maintenance.
• Create and maintain user desk guides.

Success in this position requires a dynamic individual capable of working on multiple projects simultaneously, easily adapting to change and possessing a true spirit of teamwork and service.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Effective verbal and written communication
• Data tracking management principles
• Database management
• Applicable accessibility and inclusion laws, regulations, standards and guidelines
• Current fiscal procedures

 Skilled in:

• Effective time management
• Applicable multi-tasking
• Successful organization practices
• Appropriate data analysis
• Current software use including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, SharePoint)

 Ability to:

• Utilize problem solving techniques and apply critical thinking skills
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Plan, organize and coordinate work assignments including anticipating and adjusting to maintain timelines
• Delegate across chains of command
• Apply creativity to the development and management of new projects
• Collect, organize, evaluate and analyze data
• Manage programs and deliver results based on project goals
• Apply time management best practices
• Understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Maintain a valid driver’s license

• Travel when required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Provide proof of experience using databases and Microsoft SharePoint
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively as part of a statewide team
• Experience working effectively with entities adjacent to state government agencies

Pay:

$18.00-$22.00 per hour (commensurate with experience)

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:

This job will be located in Tallahassee, FL. 

The Bureau of Operational Services – Interpretive Services office is located in the division headquarters at Marjorie and Archie Carr Building at 3800 Commonwealth Blvd.

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 benefits package for eligible OPS employees includes:

• Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements*).  
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan, for more information, please visit Corebridge Financial).
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

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

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 to answer 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.