Job Description

Requisition No: 870072

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 37020297

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37020297

Salary: $3,755.01 - $4,038.84 Monthly (commensurate with experience)

Posting Closing Date: 02/25/2026

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GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II 37020297

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

OPEN COMPETITIVE

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

and Responsibilities:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, is seeking a highly motivated individual with strong organizational skills, as well as land planning and administration skills, to join our dynamic team in the land administration section of the Office of Park Planning.

Coordinate the development, preparation and execution of State contracts, leases, subleases, releases, agreements, amendments, easements, MOUs, permits, licenses and other documents that relate to properties under the jurisdiction and management of the Division of Recreation and Parks (DRP). Develop records and promulgate reports relating to encumbrances and individual parcels for land under the jurisdiction of the DRP.

Assist with evaluation of merits of potential land acquisitions by reviewing maps, aerial imagery, data concerning presence and condition of natural and cultural resources, reviewing reports, and corresponding with land trusts and fellow members of the DRP.

Consult and act as liaison for the DRP with other department planning personnel, other government agencies and private entities. Represent the DRP in the negotiation of terms for agreements and other legal documents. Represent the DRP at meetings, workshops, or conferences as might be occasionally required.

Investigate and analyze land administration issues for the DRP, other governmental (federal, state, local) agencies and private entities and provide recommendations for the disposition of such issues. Apply plans, policies, and objectives of the DRP for achieving agency goals in administering lands under the jurisdiction of the DRP as part of the Florida State Park System.

Process and maintain land administration records associated with all management units within the state park system. Maintain reports to accurately reflect all land use instruments/encumbrances currently in effect, status of pending land use transactions, and current acreage managed by the DRP. Research and respond to requests involving park land use and management rights. Research land records and databases and provide acquisition and encumbrance histories for unit management plans.

Review and coordinate non-ad-valorem assessments on lands managed as part of the Florida State Park System. Prepare land management project files for digitization into an archival record storage platform for retrieval as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Methods of compiling, organizing, and analyzing data for the purposes of land administration.
• Problem-solving techniques in the context of administering and acquiring public conservation lands.
• Research techniques in the context of land planning or real estate.
• Digital records storage techniques.

Ability to:

• Compile, organize, and analyze data pertaining to conservation lands and real estate.
• Utilize problem solving techniques for the purposes of land planning and real estate.
• Prepare reports and land records.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Read and interpret various types of maps.
• Read and understand surveys, deeds, and legal descriptions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Driver License.

• Travel.

Pay:

$3,755.01 - $4,038.84 Monthly (commensurate with experience)

Our Organization and Mission:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s leading 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:

Office of Park Planning

3800 Commonwealth Blvd., MS 525

Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combine 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;
• Total Compensation Estimator Tool
• 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 to answer 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.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.