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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:
OPS Government Operations Consultant II - LOCAL TRAIL MANAGEMENT GRANT PROGRAM ASSISTANT (37971118)
This position is assigned as grant program assistant for the Trail-GO grant. This grant is available to local governments throughout the state and provides funding for items related to the operations and maintenance of local trails within the Florida Greenways and Trails System (FGTS). This is a position within the Office of Greenways and Trails (OGT) and will help facilitate OGT’s mission of establishing a statewide system of greenways and trails for recreation, conservation and alternative transportation purposes.
The Difference You Will Make:
The Division of Recreation and Parks provides resource-based recreation while preserving, interpreting and restoring natural and cultural resources. The Office of Greenways and Trails (OGT), within the division, is responsible for planning and implementing the Florida Greenways and Trails System, as well as appraising the recreation needs of the state, providing information to the public relating to outdoor recreation and providing education on the benefits of outdoor recreation.
How You Will Grow:
OGT encourages its leaders to be creative and think outside the box. We believe in mentoring and will provide opportunities to make new connections throughout the state. We encourage team members to seek appropriate training opportunities to improve skills and offer a relaxed, friendly and supportive working environment. 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.
Your Specific Responsibilities:
- Assist in providing consultative services and technical assistance to local governments for the provision of operations and maintenance of trails within the FGTS through grant-in-aid programs.
- Assist with processing applications for grant-in-aid assistance under the Local Trail Management Grant Program, Trail-GO.
- Assist with reviewing, evaluating, and recommending grant applications for funding.
- Review commencement documentation and coordinate post-completion inspections.
- Assist in the development and distribution of reports, bulletins, maps, brochures, and other information to assist in the provision of and participation in the Trail-GO grant program.
- Assist in the planning and conducting of workshops in conjunction with the Trail-GO grant program.
- Participate in conferences, workshops, seminars, and similar activities concerning the implementation of the Trail-GO grant program.
- Performs related duties assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of: administrative and office principles, procedures and practices; contract management, program coordination and evaluation techniques. Skill in: must be proficient in Microsoft suite applications; public speaking, writing, and program presentation. Ability to: evaluate, review, and administer federal and state grants; provide consultative and advisory services to government and community groups proficiently use computer software applications, particularly Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; monitor program effectiveness; conduct research and prepare various reports; safely operate a state vehicle maintain a valid driver’s license; travel.
Other Job-Related Requirements for this Position:
Valid Driver License
Travel
BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT:
This position is a Position of Trust. 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.
DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable 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:
HR_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov
For questions concerning this position, please contact:
Britney Mulholland
Britney.Mulholland@FloridaDEP.gov
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.
