GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 37010353

Requisition No: 855145 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 37010353

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37010353 

Salary:  $41,898.00 

Posting Closing Date: 07/01/2025 

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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.

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.

Regulatory Support: Assist with District Fleet activities including vehicle procurement and disposal, requests for reservations, general use, preventative and other maintenance and monthly reporting. Coordinates service activities and respond to unanticipated maintenance issues in a timely manner. Works with other Business Planning team members in training them on same. Also, assist the District's Safety Coordinator for organizing routine safety committee meetings; office and vehicle safety analyses; arranging, providing, completing, and tracking of Tallahassee required safety-related training; maintaining, assisting, and reporting of the annual review of the programs' Job Safety Analyses. Maintains the District's first Aid Kit and its supplies. Serves as District's representative for SFWMD Safety Committee activities.

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 the terminology and principles of state and federal regulations.
• Knowledge in analyzing and interpreting data.
• Ability to perform field inspections of sites.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to train and mentor. 
• Ability to train and mentor.
• Ability