GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I

Florida Department of Environmental Protection; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual and Sick Leave benefits

State Group Insurance coverage options

Retirement plan options with employer contributions

Tuition waivers

Job summary

A state environmental agency is seeking a Government Operations Consultant I in Tallahassee, Florida. The role involves conducting organizational studies, serving as Contract Manager for program agreements, and assisting with financial analysis for the Resilient Florida program. Ideal candidates will have experience in grant management and a strong ability to communicate effectively. This position offers essential employee benefits, a supportive work environment, and the opportunity to contribute to environmental stewardship.

Qualifications

• At least four years of verifiable related experience.
• Florida Certified Contract Manager or ability to obtain within one year.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Ability to interpret and apply related policies, procedures, principles, and practices.
• Skilled in the use of computer applications, particularly Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to review and monitor policies and procedures for compliance with applicable requirements.
• Ability to evaluate and analyze data relating to project management activities.
• Ability to compile and review financial data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to grants management activities.
• Ability to develop and organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, proposals, and other written documents.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Responsibilities

• Conduct organizational studies and evaluations on office procedures.
• Serve as Contract Manager for program contractual agreements.
• Assist with financial information analysis for payment requests.
• Coordinate with project managers regarding disputed items and counsel Contractors on fiscal issues.
• Review payment requests for mathematical accuracy and proper documentation.
• Maintain weekly budget reports for operating and fixed capital outlay funding.
• Perform data entry into program and department databases.
• Monitor shared inboxes for the program.
• Assist with fiscal year-end processes for fixed capital outlay funding.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Knowledge of grant or contract best management practices

Ability to interpret and apply laws and regulations

Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to communicate effectively

Data analysis

Communication

Independent work

Planning & organizing

Education

Post-secondary degree in relevant field

FCCM certification

PMP or CAPM certification

CFM certification

Tools

Microsoft Power BI

Adobe Creative Cloud

Salesforce platform experience

Job description

Government Operations Consultant I - 37020288 1 1

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

In carrying out the duties of this position, the incumbent is expected at all times to be aware of and abide by the Department’s Standards of Conduct, as well as all departmental and/or work unit rules, directives, policies, procedures, and/or general orders applicable to performing the duties of this position.

This position will:

• Will conduct organizational studies and evaluations on office procedures providing technical assistance and developing procedures to assist the Resilient Florida Program to operate more efficiently and effectively.
• Serve as Contract Manager in accordance with Chapters 287 and 215, F.S. for assigned program contractual agreements. This includes, but is not limited to, contract drafting, financial management, invoice & deliverable review and processing, financial reconciliations, contract performance monitoring, and maintenance of official contract files. Coordinate with project managers regarding disputed items and counseling Contractors and/or their consultants on fiscal issues; advise them on program rules and policies.
• Coordinate and assist with the analysis of financial information in payment requests for the Resilient Florida program, including reviewing requests for mathematical accuracy, proper documentation of costs, compliance with program agreements and regulations.
• Maintain weekly budget reports for operating and fixed capital outlay funding.
• Perform data entry into program and department databases.
• Monitor shared inboxes for the program.
• Assist with certified forward during fiscal year end and as directed for fixed capital outlay funding.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of grant or contract best management practices.
• Ability to interpret and apply related federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to interpret and apply related policies, procedures, principles, and practices.
• Skilled in the use of computer applications, particularly Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to review and monitor policies and procedures for compliance with applicable requirements.
• Ability to evaluate and analyze data relating to project management activities.
• Ability to compile and review financial data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to grants management activities.
• Ability to develop and organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, proposals, and other written documents.
• Ability to utilize problem‑solving techniques.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least four years of verifiable related experience. Post‑secondary degrees may be used as an alternative for the required years of experience on a year‑for‑year basis. A credential evaluation report from an approved agency must be submitted along with all foreign degrees.
• Florida Certified Contract Manager or ability to obtain with 1 year of hire.
• A valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Undergraduate or Graduate level coursework in any of the following study areas: Environmental Science, any of the Natural Sciences, Public Administration, Management, Political Science and Government, Communications.
• Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM).
• Project Management Professional (PMP), or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM).
• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM).
• Contract or Grant Management Experience.
• Lean Management, or other levels of Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Experience with data analytics platforms such as Microsoft Power BI, QLIK, or similar software.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud suite of products such as Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator.
• Experience with programs developed on the Salesforce platform.

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.

Where You Will Work:

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; Tuition waivers; and more.