GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONS. I - 37000470

Requisition No: 861473 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONS. I - 37000470

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37000470 

Salary:  $3,671.68 - $4,038.84 Monthly (commensurate with experience) 

Posting Closing Date: 10/03/2025 

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GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 37000470

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

 

 

 

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This position serves as an Administrative Assistant, in the Division of Recreation and Parks, Bureau of Natural and Cultural Resources. Assists the bureau staff in conducting daily administrative activities and tracking special projects or activities. Assists with purchasing/requisitioning and invoicing. Performs purchasing card transactions, including monitoring transactions in the WORKS system. Serves as a requisitioner for purchase orders, including e-Quotes. Functions as the liaison between the bureau’s hiring managers and Human Resources (HR) office; provides support with hiring and onboarding procedures, as well as new employee orientation procedures. Assists with personnel matters such as timesheets, work schedules, annual leave coordination. Monitors office supplies. Performs special assignments, research and report preparation as requested. Serves as receptionist, answers telephone, greets, announces, and routes visitors. Maintains office calendar of events and travel. Assists bureau staff, as necessary, with travel authorizations and reimbursements via State Travel Management System (STMS).

 

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of general office procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of standard business formats for letters and forms.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping practices and procedures.

 

Skill in:

• Skill in utilizing Microsoft Office suite of programs.

 

Ability to:

• Ability to learn various purchasing and tracking software.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work activities, review data for accuracy and completeness.
• Ability to identify problems, suggest solutions, and proceed with implementation.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Ability to conduct fact finding research.
• Ability to work independently.

 

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Driver’s License.

 

 

Position of Special Trust Requirement:

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.

 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year of professional administrative experience.

 

 

Pay:

$3,671.68 - $4,038.84 Monthly (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.

 

 

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