GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 37000491

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual and Sick Leave benefits

Nine paid holidays

State Group Insurance options

Retirement plan options

Job summary

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in Tallahassee is seeking a Government Operations Consultant II to join the Bureau of Design and Construction. This role manages procurement and contracting for design and construction projects, drafting solicitations and leading bid activities.

The position emphasizes coordination, compliance with state procurement rules, and collaboration with internal teams; salary ranges from $44,000 to $47,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver License
• Knowledge of construction administration and basic contract management processes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to lead assignments, communicate clearly, and work with others

Responsibilities

• Manages the procurement and contracting for design and construction projects.
• Drafts and issues complex solicitations (ITBs, RFPs, RFx) and coordinates pre-proposal meetings.
• Reviews bids/responses, determines responsiveness, and supports bid award recommendations.
• Drafts MOAs and contract documents; maintains files and related records.
• Assists in resolving contractor issues and provides guidance on procurement procedures.
• Reviews insurance certificates and related procurement documentation.

Job description

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GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 37000491

Date: Oct 9, 2026

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Requisition No:885180

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 37000491

Position Number:37000491

Salary: $44,000.00 - $47,000.00 annually. Pay commensurate with experience.

GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II 37000491

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

OPEN COMPETITIVE

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, Bureau of Design and Construction is seeking a highly skilled and self-motivated individual to join our fast-paced, $50 million design and construction team. The Bureau’s primary customer is the Florida Park Service, recognized for the fourth time as the best state park system in the United States. This position will schedule up to 40 hours per week.

Manages the procurement and contracting aspect of design and construction projects. Drafts and prepares complex competitive solicitations (ITBs, RFPs, RFSOQs and ITNs) in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, and statutes for supervisory review. Prepares solicitations for issuance, prepares corresponding letters of interest, DMS Vendor Bid System ads, Florida DEP, DMS Office of Supplier Diversity and newspaper ads.Schedules and sets-up pre-proposal meetings as necessary for solicitations, conducts attendee sign-in, distributes relative materials, and leads meetings.Conducts solicitation openings, including but not limited to, opening date stamping, and tabulation of sealed bids/responses to solicitations.Reviews bids/responses received to determine responsiveness to solicitation.Provides necessary forms and guidance for the solicitation review committee. Reviews committee recommendations and posts results. Responsible for the preparation of single source requests which includes review of justification. Responsible for making viable recommendations to supervisor regarding bid awards, process improvement, and other assigned tasks.

Drafts and prepares contract documents and related correspondence in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, and statutes.Reviews appropriate checklist to determine vendor/recipient.Notifies potential contractors and Department personnel of the need for justification or revision of questionable data.

Assists department personnel/contractors in the resolution of contractors’ problems. Provides guidance to interested parties on Department procurement procedures.

Reviews informal bid submittals, requests for insurance certificates and develops Purchase Requisitions/Direct Orders.

Drafts Memorandum of Agreements (MOA) for local and other governmental agencies for review and approval, issues approved MOA’s accordingly, and maintain files.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Construction administration processes
• Basic contract management and administration processes

Skilled in:

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Time management
• Organization
• Process management

Ability to:

• Take the lead on assignments and responsibilities
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Work well with others and individually
• Produce timely and effective results
• Apply problem solving techniques
• Document workflow and other activities relating to process improvement
• Organize and coordinate work assignments

Minimum Qualifications:

Valid Driver License

Additional reviews may be performed to screen for preferred qualifications, experience and education. You may be contacted to participate in an additional selection process which may consist of written exercises, work samples, skills tests, and interviews. Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

Pay:

$44,000.00 - $47,000.00 annually. Pay 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:

Bureau of Design and Construction

3900 Commonwealth Blvd., MS 520

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 );

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:

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.Candidatesrequiring 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.

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.