Requisition No: 842386
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: OPS PROGRAM CONSULTANT – 37911040
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 37911040
Salary: $23.50 – $24.68 per hour (commensurate based on experience)
Posting Closing Date: 12/20/2024
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OPS PROGRAM CONSULTANT
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
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.
The Work You Will Do:
PROGRAM CONSULTANT (37911040)
Office of Water Policy & Ecosystems Restoration
The selected candidate will join a multidisciplinary team utilizing knowledge of environmental rules and regulations. They will assist in the development and implementation of financial assistance and innovative technology evaluation agreements in the areas of water quality, harmful algal bloom prevention and ecosystem restoration. This professional position will collaborate with technical professionals and other program areas in the pursuit of the overall mission to preserve, restore and protect the water resources of Florida. The incumbent will be required to work 40-hour work weeks, Monday through Friday, and be present during core hours of 9AM-3PM.
The Difference You Will Make:
The Office of Water Policy and Ecosystems Restoration is responsible for implementing state laws and directives to protect Florida’s water resources. The work done in this job will directly impact the state’s water quality and quantity to help sustain its natural resources. In this job, you will write and manage grants and/or contracts for local governmental entities and water management districts, or other entities, to ensure consistency and adherence to Florida Laws and Statutes.
How You Will Grow:
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 Water Policy & Ecosystems Restoration
Douglas Building
3900 Commonwealth Boulevard
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Tallahassee, Florida’s Capitol City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combines 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. It is located less than an hour from Gulf of Mexico beaches, the Apalachicola National Forest, the St. Marks Wildlife Refuge, and waterbodies like bays, creeks, rivers, and springs to explore. No state income tax for residents of Florida.
- Minimal travel required to perform mission critical duties
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s benefits package for eligible OPS employees includes:
- Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements*). For more details consult with People First at 877-562-7287 or go to: https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/health/eligibility_and_enrollment/ops_employees
- Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b). For additional details and online enrollment visit MyFloridaDeferredComp.com
- State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). (For more information, please click Corebridge Financial);
- Flexible Spending Accounts;
For a more benefits information, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
*Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours average per week) refer to the links above for detailed eligibility requirements.
Pay:
$23.50 – $24.68 per hour (commensurate based on experience)
Your Specific Responsibilities:
This position serves as a grant manager and project manager for technical projects that have been contracted by the Department, particularly in the areas of evaluating innovative technologies for water quality, harmful algal bloom prevention and ecosystem restoration.
This position will provide technical assistance to local and state entities in the development of the contracts and scopes of work as needed throughout the contract period.
Additional responsibilities: Maintains, manages, processes and reports on the status of assigned projects from start to completion. Compiles, facilitates and completes the internal/external evaluation, review, approvals, and processing of technical, scientific, financial and administrative projects, Quality Assurance (QA) Project plan review, and other duties as requested. Out of town/overnight travel may be required for grant management duties.
Participates and works effectively as a project leader, facilitator, or member of program-approved teams created to facilitate the completion of tasks related to the implementation of ecosystem restoration, to improve the effectiveness of the operation of the program or to resolve process or work problems.
Develops and critically analyzes implementation strategies related to ecosystem restoration. Responsible for inspections of proposed, ongoing and completed projects, as time allows, to ensure compliance with program requirements.
Performs other duties as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- contracting procedures and policies
- environmental issues and laws especially as it relates to water and ecosystem issues in Florida
- administrative principles and practices
- grant funding
- grant management, contract management and/or invoice processing
- basic management principles and practices
Skill in:
- the use of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel
Ability to:
- analyze and solve problems with a solutions-oriented “can-do” attitude
- communicate effectively in writing and verbally with grantees with a strong desire to tackle problems from a customer friendly perspective
- organize data into a logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials
- work independently and as part of a team
- prepare and critique technical documents
- plan, organize, prioritize work assignments for successful, timely completion
- follow written and verbal instructions
- use spreadsheets to analyze information and generate reports, charts and graphs
- understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities
- evaluate and analyze data relating to grants management activities
- review data and forms for accuracy and completeness
- establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
- travel as required
Minimum Qualifications:
- A valid driver’s license.
- A bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university or any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience, as described above, for a total of four years.
- Achieve and maintain an active Florida Certified Contract Manager status.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental, engineering, natural sciences, or business/finance management from an accredited college or university.
- Active Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) status.
- Excellent communication and people skills.
- Excellent organization and time management skills.
DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable 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:
Contact: Scott Mower
850-245-2188
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.
