OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 40099798- Environmental Specialist

Requisition No: 854215 

Agency: Commerce

Working Title: OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 40099798- Environmental Specialist

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 40099798 

Salary:  $25.00 to $27.00 (Depending on Experience) 

Posting Closing Date: 06/20/2025 

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Government Operation Consultant II - (OPS)  ** Environmental Specialist**

Salary: $25.00 to $27.00 per hour (Depending on Experience)

 THIS IS NOT A TELEWORK POSITION. CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO WORK IN THE TALLAHASSEE OFFICE.

This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week.

Regular business hours of operation are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST, Monday - Friday.

 ****As a condition of pre-employment eligibility, a Level 2 security background screening is required, which consists of fingerprinting and a check of local, state, and national law enforcement records.****

 

THE HIRED CANDIDATE WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING

• Conducts technical evaluations of environmental reviews submitted for compliance with National Environmental Program Act (NEPA) and other federal and state regulatory requirements.
• Supports Disaster Recovery reconstruction efforts focusing on the processing environmental reports.
• Proficiently documents and tracks status of numerous concurrent projects.
• Works with multiple internal agency programs and the grant managers of those programs.
• Consults with local, state, and federal offices, including tribal councils, as needed, to ensure environmental reviews meet all compliance standards and required time frames.
• Provides technical assistance to local governments and their consultants in the employee’s assigned area of expertise.
• Works with grant recipients to resolve deficiencies in the environmental review process.
• Participates in the development and implementation of training workshops and webinars for local governments and their consultants.
• Participates in conferences, workshops, seminars, training sessions and similar activities relevant to the program and environmental reviews.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 

THIS POSITION HAS THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM JOB-RELATED REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to apply critical thinking for effective problem solving.
• Skilled technical reviewer with concise writing skills.
• Ability to produce quality work within compressed timeframes.
• Ability to interpret and apply rules and regulations.
• Ability to conduct research to find information and prepare technical reports based on that information.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments and effectively manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to compile data from a variety of sources, analyze it, and present it in a logical manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office Systems such as Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat.

 

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO THOSE APPLICANTS THAT HAVE THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Natural Sciences, Biology, or a similar degree program.
• Knowledge of federal and state environmental requirements and regulations.

 

Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour (Depending on experience)

 

Our Organization and Mission: 

FloridaCommerce works across the state to support Florida’s economy, robust and talented workforce, and our local communities. We are dedicated to making a stronger and more resilient Florida, so our businesses, communities, and workforce are better prepared to withstand future economic slowdowns and natural disasters.

 

The Work You Will Do:

 The OPS Government Operations Consultant II, is located in the Department of Economic Opportunity, Office of Long-Term Resiliency, Environmental Team. The incumbent will work with multiple internal agency programs and the grant managers of those programs.  Consults with local, state, and federal offices, including tribal councils, as needed, to ensure environmental reviews meet all compliance standards and required time frames.  

 

How You Will Grow:

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