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Requisition No: 876746 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPERATIONS & MGMT CONSULTANT MGR - SES - 37002157

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 37002157 

Salary:  $62,000 to $68,000 based on education and experience. 

Posting Closing Date: 06/14/2026 

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Operations and Management Consultant Manager-SES

Position #37002157

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Division of State Lands

Director's Office

Revenue Section

This position is located in Tallahassee, Florida

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This position's role within the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) Division of State Lands is Florida's lead agency for environmental management and stewardship, is serving as staff to the Board of Trustees.  The Division of State Lands' Revenue Section is responsible for the collection and tracking of all fees and revenue due to the Board of Trustees for activities occurring on Board of Trustees-owned land.. The Revenue Section also assists DEP's district regulatory staff and provides public education related to fee reporting and collection. This position will perform the following duties and responsibilities:

• Communicates with, motivates, trains and evaluates employees; planning and directing employees' work; has the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward or discipline subordinate employees and/or effectively recommend such action.
• Supervises and oversees the Division of State Lands' revenue activities including billing, collection and reporting; coordinates activities with DEP District personnel and DEP legal counsel on accounts requiring legal action; tracks performance measures related to revenue collection; analyzes and evaluates data; and assists with problem solving.
• Supervises, plans, directs and coordinates the development and maintenance of a revenue collection procedures manual, researches and resolves problems associated with revenue collection and identifies deficiencies; reviews processes/procedures; and implements resolutions.
• Assists with development, implementation and maintenance of systems or programs required to ensure that the revenue collection assignments are properly identified and related tasks completed by deadlines.  Provides status reports as requested and identifies and advises management in the development of proposed rule/policy amendments for consideration by higher-level management.
• Provides revenue projections for the Internal Improvement Trust Fund.
• Serves as the Division of State Lands' Disaster Coordinator, providing leadership and coordination for disaster response and recovery efforts. Duties include ensuring FEMA compliance, managing cost and damage reporting processes, supporting insurance and project documentation and overseeing the Division of State Lands' projects through completion.
• Performs other work as required/assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:  The methods of data collection and analysis; basic management principles; and revenue collection.

Skilled in:  Operating a computer and use of Microsoft Office Programs, especially Excel.

Ability to: Supervise employees; collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop recommendations and solve problems; document work flow for improved operational and management practices; organize data into logical format for presentation in reports and written materials; conduct fact-finding research; utilize problem-solving techniques; understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to operation and management of revenue collection; plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; exercise sound independent judgment; prepare detailed written work and accurate reports; and maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees, the general public and management.

Other Requirements:

• Possess a valid driver's license
• Travel
• This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422, Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.
• Vendor Invoice responsibilities, in accordance with Chapter 215.422, F.S.
• Compliance with Regulatory Responsibilities as outlined in 60L-36 F.A.C.    

Pay:

$62,000 to $68,000 based on education and experience.

Our Organization and Mission:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection 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.