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 Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection (ORCP) is looking to fill a full-time Government Analyst II that will assist the Beach Management Funding Assistance (BMFA) Administrator with legislative reporting, lead grant management activities, and develop efficiencies in programmatic workflow.
The Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection strives to achieve a more synergized and unified goal of protecting and managing our coastal resources by ensuring optimal quality, longevity and health of these resources over time.
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.
Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combines 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. Boasting proximity to the coast and centrally located to popular tourist destinations, 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. Also, with no state income tax, Florida is a great place to work regardless of where you find yourself on the career ladder.
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;
- Flexible Spending Accounts;
- Tuition waivers;
- And more!
In carrying out the duties of this position, the incumbent is expected at all times to be aware of and abide by the Department’s Standards of Conduct, as well as all departmental and/or work unit rules, directives, policies, procedures, and/or general orders applicable to performing the duties of this position.
The position also coordinates with the other sections and program areas of the Department in pursuit of the overall mission to preserve, restore and protect the beach and coastal systems of Florida.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Skilled in methods of collecting, compiling, organizing, and analyzing data
- Ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of administrative and project management principles and practices
- Skilled in the use of current personal computers and applications, particularly the entire Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to consistently demonstrate positive and effective teamwork
- Ability to exercise sound independent judgement and utilize problem-solving techniques
- Knowledge of terminology, techniques and principles of coastal management and environmental restoration
Minimum Qualifications:
- A 4-year degree from an accredited college or university and three years of related professional experience or any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience, as described in this posting, for a total of seven years
- A valid driver license.
- Ability to travel
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.
Contact Information:
Rick Sanborn, HR Liaison
Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Richard.Sanborn@FloridaDEP.gov
