Requisition No: 874028
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 37020591
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 37020591
Salary: $3,755.01-$4,038.84 Monthly (commensurate with experience)
Posting Closing Date: 04/28/2026
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GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II 37020591
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 planning and organizational skills to join our dynamic team in the land planning section of the Office of Park Planning.
Facilitates the development of unit management plans for the Florida state park system; Prepares unit management plan components and maps; Communicates verbally and/or in writing to ensure receipt of all materials required to prepare and process unit management plans; Gathers, organizes, analyzes, formats and edits information used in unit management plans; Conducts organizational studies and evaluations on office procedures providing technical assistance and developing procedures to assist the Division of Recreation and Parks, Office of Park Planning to operate more efficiently and effectively; Evaluates each unit management plan for compliance with all applicable statutes, administrative rules, Department and/or Division policies, directives and plan guidelines.
Coordinates the review of unit management plans by the Department; Identifies issues raised during the review process and facilitates reconciliation of issues with Division staff; Provides quality control review and assists other staff in improving the planning product; Coordinates the research, compilation, organization, and analyses of information used to produce the land use component of state park unit management plans with section staff, district operations, biological staff and other department units.
Produces conceptual land use plans in graphic and text formats to guide the physical design and development of public use facilities in the state parks; Leads and participates in master planning and post construction evaluation efforts; Conducts public workshops and planning focus group processes and facilitates staff and public planning and visioning exercises; Recommends appropriate property extensions or boundary alterations to parklands for the improvement of resource protection or recreational opportunities; Develops preliminary development cost estimates based on the conceptual plans created by the unit plan process; Oversees the maintenance of state park carrying capacity information; Conducts special studies to develop appropriate policies and guidelines for establishing carrying capacities for units of the park system.
Coordinates, as needed, with staff of the Bureau of Design and Construction to ensure smooth transition of projects from the planning to the design phase; represents the Office, Division and Department at meetings, workshops and conferences, as required; Travel.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Minimum Qualifications:
Valid Driver’s 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 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.
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:
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 answers to questions through the following email addresses:
HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us
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.
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.
Join Florida’s talented workforce to fulfill your professional goals and achieve a meaningful career. Our talented public servants work hard to serve more than 19 million residents across Florida, and you, too, can realize success in the Sunshine State.
Working in Florida’s state government means being responsive to the issues impacting the taxpayers of our state. Florida’s state government boasts both fast-paced work environments in which critical thinking and creative problem-solving are a must as well as steady employment opportunities that prize consistent service to our state’s residents. In some positions, state employment means being able to influence policy decisions and help implement change. In others, state employment means being the reliable resource that our taxpayers have come to expect from Florida’s public servants. All positions offer the ability to gain valuable experience quickly, improving your overall skillset. The State of Florida is seeking individuals with leadership skills, creativity and dedication to their fellow Floridians and individuals who recognize the professional development opportunities and achievements possible through state service.
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