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Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 37010378
Pay Plan: Career Service
Posting Closing Date: 01/12/2025
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STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
**THIS IS AN ANTICIPATED VACANCY**
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 create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystem.
The Work You Will Do:
This posting is for a Government Operations Consultant I position located at the Department of Environmental Protection’s Southeast District Office located in West Palm Beach Florida. This position will assist in the daily functions of the Business Planning Program.
How You Will Grow:
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.
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);
- Flexible Spending Accounts;
- Tuition waivers;
- And more!
For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Assists the Operations Review Specialist with duties pertaining to human resource matters including new hires, terminations, etc. and other human resources related work duties. Assists applicants during application process; assists with new employee orientation; assists with dialog in employer/employee relations; disseminates and explains benefits and retirement information to employees; interprets and informs supervisors and employees of personnel procedures, rules, policies, directives, rights, obligations and benefits.
Assists the Southeast District's Safety Coordinator for organizing routine safety committee meetings; office and vehicle safety analyses; arranging, providing, completing, and tracking of Tallahassee required safety-related training; maintaining, assisting and reporting of the annual review of the programs' Job Safety Analyses. Assists with the District's first Aid Kit and all other office supplies.
Serves on the Business Planning team, performing functions for district phone and guest reception. Works with Business Planning Team members to ensure calls are received and routed appropriately. Assists in monitoring district’s outgoing electronic mailbox to ensure returned delivery items are properly routed and in a timely manner. Assists and backs up other Business Planning team members on an as-needed basis.
Special projects: Special projects 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, i.e. Clearinghouse Project oversight, etc. Responsible for proper use and care of state-owned property and equipment assigned to this position. Attends workshops and seminars when requested.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of administrative principles and practices;
- Knowledge of office procedures;
- Knowledge of methods of data collection and principles;
- Knowledge of operation of personal computer, including Microsoft Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.);
- Knowledge of and ability to apply DEP rules, regulations, policies and procedures;
- Skilled in effective verbal and written communication;
- Ability to utilize problem-solving and critical thinking techniques;
- Ability to work independently;
- Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and coordinate work assignments;
- Ability to communicate effectively and in writing;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with others.
Required Qualifications:
- Maintain a valid driver license.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college; or any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience, as described above, for a total of 4 years (Preferred).
BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT: This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP-422 (Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility). Any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a Level 2 State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.
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The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
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.
