GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 37010353

State of Florida; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection seeks a Government Operations Consultant I to conduct organizational studies and provide administrative support across the Southeast District, based in West Palm Beach. The role requires independent judgment, strong communication, and experience with district procedures and budgeting.

Responsibilities include processing permits and reports, supporting budgeting, procurement, and fleet coordination, and training staff on established

Qualifications

• Know administrative principles and office procedures.
• Knowledge of data collection methods.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and spoken.
• Proficient in operation of a personal computer.
• Knowledge and understanding of DEP rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Skilled in report writing and preparing administrative reports.
• Ability to collect and analyze data.
• Ability to work independently and manage time.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Responsibilities

• Conduct organizational studies and evaluations on office procedures.
• Provide technical assistance and develop procedures to improve district operations.
• Train peers or staff on established procedures.
• Assist with district budget and purchasing activities, including MFMP requisitions.
• Process accounts payable and related district purchasing tasks.
• Coordinate scheduling of district fleet vehicles and travel arrangements.
• Manage district phone and guest reception duties.
• Back up other Business Planning team members as needed.

Skills

Admin principles

Data collection

Communication

PC skills

DEP rules

Report writing

Independence

Planning

Teamwork

Job description

Requisition No: 883706
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 37010353
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 37010353
Salary: 42,898.00
Posting Closing Date: 09/18/2026

• THIS IS AN ANTICIPATED VACANCY**
• THIS IS AN INTERNAL POSTING**

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 involved 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.

Regulatory Support

Performs associated administrative and consultative duties for all the district programs areas, including acknowledging permits, consent orders and related documents after signature by Director of District Management. In addition, assists in the preparation of issuance and/or denial of permits; correspondence, reports, memoranda, complex engineering or chemical reports and other subjects that may be engineering, biological/chemical, legal or technical in nature. Maintains current information of District and division policies and programs/processes/routine matters within established policies. Works with other team members and peers on training of administrative duties and attends meetings, as required, to facilitate the coordination of efforts as they relate to the district’s workflow and/or ongoing paperless initiative. Performs statistical, reporting, and other major office functions as requested.

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.

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 administrative principles and practices, office procedures,
• Knowledge of methods of data collection and principles
• Knowledge of techniques for effective verbal and written communication
• Knowledge of operation of a personal computer
• Knowledge and understanding of how to apply DEP rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Skilled in report writing, preparing correspondence and administrative reports,
• Skilled in communicating effectively and in writing using Department’s computer equipment
• Ability to collect and analyze data
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques,
• Ability to work independently,
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments,
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Driver License
• At least three (3) years of verifiable related experience in administrative support is required for this position. 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.

Position Of Special Trust Requirement

This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422, Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

Pay

$ 42,898.00

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

This position is located in West Palm Beach Florida. West Palm Beach is Palm Beach County's capital city and its cultural center. Its active downtown stretches from a scenic pier on the Lake Worth Lagoon to a waterfront Great Lawn, which hosts a weekly green market, outdoor concerts and this season a 35-foot-tall holiday sandcastle. Dozens of local beaches provide easy access to both the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. Several State Parks as well as National Parks are in the immediate area as well.

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

To learn more about the DEP Southeast District office, please access the following link:

https://floridadep.gov/southeast

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:

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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 [phone]. 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.