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.
Operations & Management Consultant II-SES (37000469)
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a detail and results oriented professional and excellent communicator to work in an exciting environment supporting the leadership team of America’s best state park system. Florida’s award-winning state parks serve 30 million visitors at 175 locations including 100 miles of beaches and dozens of freshwater springs. 1,500 staff and 10,000 volunteers work together to provide outstanding visitor experiences, maintain beautiful facilities, and preserve resources.
The Division of Recreation and Parks is responsible for the promotion of the state park system for the use, enjoyment, and benefit of the people of Florida and its visitors and to contribute to the tourist appeal of Florida. Division employees support the state park system by administering programs that provide resource-based recreation while preserving, interpreting, and restoring natural and cultural resources. State park employees work as a team to ensure that all the people of Florida and its visitors can experience the Real Florida.SM
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.
Division of Recreation and Parks
3800 Commonwealth Blvd., MS 500
The benefits of working for the State of Florida include:
- 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!
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Maintains the Division Director’s calendar, handles appointment requests, schedules and organizes meetings, coordinates travel arrangements and other administrative duties as needed. Maintains the division calendar and prompts bureau chief participation in identifying and recording key meeting dates and deadline-oriented requests. Routinely assists the Assistant Directors with calendars, appointment requests and meeting scheduling.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- Administrative and office principles, procedures, and practices.
- The methods of data collection.
- Principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communications.
Skill in:
Ability to:
- Work independently.
- Handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
- Understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
- Deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
- Organize, sort, prioritize and route incoming and outgoing messages and mail.
- Initiate and proof all correspondence using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation.
- Prepare and process routine forms such as travel authorizations and reimbursements.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Knowledge of management principles and techniques.
Other Job-Related Requirements for this Position:
Valid driver license
BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT: This position is designated as a Position of Special 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.
For questions concerning this position, please contact:
Jerri French, Senior Management Analyst II
jerri.h.french@floridadep.gov
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
