GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 37021040

People First Service Center; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A state governmental agency is seeking a Government Operations Consultant II in Tallahassee, Florida. The role focuses on conducting organizational evaluations, supporting the Resilient Florida Program's financial and contract management, and ensuring compliance with applicable policies. Candidates must have five years of related experience or equivalent degrees. Benefits include leave, insurance options, and retirement plans.

Benefits

Annual and Sick Leave benefits

State Group Insurance coverage options

Retirement plan options with employer contributions

Paid holidays and personal holiday

Qualifications

• Five years of verifiable related experience required.
• Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) Certification must be obtained within one year.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations on office procedures for efficiency.
• Assist in creating standard operating procedures.
• Serve as Contract Manager for contractual agreements.
• Coordinate analysis of financial information.
• Prepare documentation related to contracts.
• Maintain weekly budget reports.
• Monitor shared inboxes for program-related items.

Skills

Data analysis

Policy compliance

Financial data reconciliation

Written communication

Problem-solving

Independent work

Organizational skills

Relationship management

Education

Related experience (5 years)

Post-secondary degrees as alternative

Job description

GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 37021040

Date: Oct 6, 2025

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer.

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 37021040

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection

Resilient Florida Program – Budget Section

OPEN COMPETITIVE

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This position will conduct organizational studies and evaluations on office procedures providing technical assistance and developing procedures to assist the Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection (ORCP) Resilient Florida Program to operate more efficiently and effectively.

Assists in the creation or editing of standard operating procedures for the section.

Serve as Contract Manager in accordance with Chapters 287 and 215, F.S. for assigned program contractual agreements.

Coordinate and assist with the analysis of financial information in payment requests for the Resilient Florida Program.

Prepares, routes, and implements a variety of documents related to the execution of contracts, amendments, renewals, and extensions for the Program’s contracts.

Maintain weekly budget reports for operating and fixed capital outlay funding.

Complete quarterly and annual reconciliation of expenses related to operating expenses and other contracts and grants expenditures.

Assist with the certified forward process during fiscal year end and as directed for fixed capital outlay funding.

Monitor the shared inboxes for the program for items that belong to the Budget & Contract Management section.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to review and monitor policies and procedures for compliance with applicable requirements.
• Ability to evaluate and analyze data relating to grant management activities.
• Ability to compile, review, and reconcile financial data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to grant and contract 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 five years of verifiable related experience. Post-secondary degrees from an accredited college or university may be used as an alternative for the required five years of experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Obtain Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) Certification within one (1) year of hire.

Pay:

$45,060.11 – $48,500.00

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.

Where You Will Work:

Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combines old world charm with a modern pace of life.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

• 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.

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.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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.