GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 37010353 1 1

Requisition No: 857095 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 37010353 1 1

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37010353 

Salary:  $42,898.00 

Posting Closing Date: 07/25/2025 

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GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I

STATE OF FLORIDA

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

This position is located in West Palm Beach 

 

 

 

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This is an intermediate level position that will conduct organizational studies and evaluations on office procedures providing technical assistance and developing procedures to assist the Southeast District to operate more efficiently and effectively. The position requires an extensive working knowledge of administrative functions related to multiple programs areas and organization of the district. The position involves the exercise of independent judgment, initiative and ability to train peers or District staff on established procedures for defined administrative and regulatory support functions. Work involves general assignments related to Business Planning duties, as outlined below. These assignments are broad as to objective and content and require independently making decisions and obtaining solutions by operating within well-established Department policies, laws, rules and guidelines, and require extensive communication to upper management.

Regulatory Support: Performs associated administrative and consultative duties for all the district programs areas, including acknowledging permits, consent orders and related documents after signature by Director of District Management. In addition, assists in the preparation of issuance and/or denial of permits; correspondence, reports, memoranda, complex engineering or chemical reports and other subjects that may be engineering, biological/chemical, legal or technical in nature. Maintains current information of District and division policies and programs/processes/routine matters within established policies. Works with other team members and peers on training of administrative duties and attends meetings, as required, to facilitate the coordination of efforts as they relate to the district’s workflow and/or ongoing paperless initiative. Performs statistical, reporting, and other major office functions as requested.

Business Planning: Serves on the Business Planning team, assists the Program Administrator with District budget and purchasing activities including, but not limited to: processing of all accounts payables received in district office; coordinating, entering, tracking and processing of District requisitions in Myflorida MarketPlace (MFMP); and procuring goods and services outside of MFMP, as allowed by state and/or DEP policy and as directed. Also performing functions for district phone and guest reception. Works with Business Planning Team members to ensure calls are received and routed appropriately. Ensure guests are greeted and assisted accordingly. Assists with filling requests received for fleet reservations, reviewing and coordinating the scheduling of fleet vehicles.

Special Projects: Assists with special projects, which may be related to general team projects, specific time-oriented tasks or general duties as they relate to the Business Planning and overall district needs. Performs other related duties as required.  Responsible for proper use and care of state-owned property and equipment assigned to this position.  Attend workshops and seminars when requested.  Assists and backs up other Business Planning team members on an as-needed basis. 

Perform other duties as assigned.

 

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• • Knowledge of administrative principles and practices, office procedures,
  • Knowledge of methods of data collection and principles,
  • Knowledge of techniques for effective verbal and written communication,
  • Knowledge of operation of a personal computer,
  • Knowledge and understanding of how to apply DEP rules, regulations, policies and procedures,   
  • Skilled in report writing, preparing correspondence and administrative reports,
  • Skilled in communicating effectively and in writing using Department’s computer equipment,