Rural Lands Program Operations Specialist

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking a Government Operations Consultant I in Tallahassee to support the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program. The role requires working independently, maintaining applicant records, and coordinating communications across funding cycles.

The position emphasizes confidentiality, data integrity, and timely processing of applications, with the incumbent gaining broad exposure to program development and administrative operations

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or its equivalent and six (6) years of professional or nonprofessional experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, engineering, or administrative work.
• A bachelor’s degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of professional experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, engineering, or administrative work.
• A master’s degree (6 years) from an accredited college or university can substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the Government Operations Consultant I within the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program (RFLPP), which acquires agricultural easements for working agricultural lands.
• Maintain the Consumer Relationship Management system (CRM) and application portal by monitoring incoming applications and reviewing all submissions for completeness and accuracy.
• Coordinate applicant communications throughout funding cycles by notifying interested landowners, agents, representatives, and other constituents of cycle dates and provided portal access and application instructions.
• Assist the acquisitions team by requesting and monitoring contact services, including, but not limited to titles, surveys, appraisals and closings; maintain related records.
• Provides administrative support to the RFLPP Program Manager, including scheduling, calendars, meetings, and purchase orders; compiling reports and coordinating with staff.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree substitution for one year

Tools

Office Suite

Job description

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking a Government Operations Consultant I in Tallahassee to support the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program. The role requires working independently, maintaining applicant records, and coordinating communications across funding cycles.

The position emphasizes confidentiality, data integrity, and timely processing of applications, with the incumbent gaining broad exposure to program development and administrative operations