Requisition No: 850173
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 37010975
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 37010975
Salary: $3,276.74 monthly; $39,320.88 annually
Posting Closing Date: 04/16/2025
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GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
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 advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy.
The Work You Will Do:
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I (37010975)
State Revolving Fund Program, Division of Water Restoration Assistance
This position recommends operation policies and assists in the establishment of procedures, as required, to implement negotiation of technical private and governmental financial assistance agreements and amendments. Provides daily consultation and assistance to management and staff in the management and operation of the production of financial assistance agreements and amendments. Work includes interacting with financial advisors, bond counsels and government administrators; evaluating debt obligations, credit worthiness and interlocal agreements of applicants; assuring compliance with state and federal laws and regulations; determining allowable project costs; preparing amortization schedules; evaluating financial assistance application and agreement documents; and reviewing revisions of standard form documents.
The Difference You Will Make:
You will help project managers in the State Revolving Fund Clean Water and Drinking Water Programs. Florida's State Revolving Fund (SRF) is made up of three programs - Clean Water State Revolving Fund, Drinking Water State Revolving Fund and State Revolving Fund Management. Both the Clean Water and the Drinking Water SRF Programs are funded through money received from federal grants as well as state contributions. These funds then "revolve" through the repayment of previous loans and interest earned. While these programs offer loans, grant-like funding is also available for qualified small, disadvantaged communities, which reduces the amount owed on loans by the percentage that the community qualifies.
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 following duties will help you grow and develop efficiencies and improvements:
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Work with a team that encourages growth at professional and program levels.
Where You Will Work:
Division of Water Restoration Assistance
Douglas Building
3900 Commonwealth Boulevard
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Tallahassee, Florida’s Capitol 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. It is located less than an hour from Gulf of Mexico beaches, the Apalachicola National Forest, the St. Marks Wildlife Refuge, and waterbodies like bays, creeks, rivers, and springs to explore. No state income tax for residents of Florida.
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:
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Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
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Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
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State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
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Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click
www.myfrs.com
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Flexible Spending Accounts;
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Tuition waivers;
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And more!
For a more complete list of benefits, visit
www.mybenefits.myflorida.com
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Pay:
$3,276.74 monthly; $39,320.88 annually
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Will conduct organizational studies and evaluations on office procedures providing technical assistance and developing procedures to assist the Division of Water Restoration Assistance to operate more efficiently and effectively.
Recommends operation policies and assists in the establishment of procedures, as required, to implement negotiation of financial assistance agreements and amendments. Provides daily consultation and assistance to management and staff in the management and operation of the production of financial assistance agreements and amendments.
Work includes interacting with financial advisors, bond counsels and government administrators; evaluating debt obligations, credit worthiness and interlocal agreements of applicants; assuring compliance with state and federal laws and regulations; determining allowable project costs; preparing amortization schedules; evaluating financial assistance application and agreement documents; and reviewing revisions of standard form documents. Acts as grant manager for assigned projects.
Prepares and maintains accurate reports and records describing activities in the assigned area of responsibility including correspondence and memoranda; provides policy and program administration recommendations; prepares documentation for official project files. Consults with local government representatives and their consultants and advises them on program rules and policies. Keeps abreast of changes in various assistance programs.
Provides technical assistance for projects requiring section expertise, as assigned by supervisor.
Performs other related duties.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
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methods of compiling, organizing, and analyzing data
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problem-solving techniques
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research techniques.
Ability to:
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compile, organize and analyze data
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utilize problem-solving techniques
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evaluate programs; develop program projections
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prepare reports and records
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plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
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communicate effectively
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establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
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use the Microsoft Office Suite software
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
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Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
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Knowledge of preparing Grants or Loan Agreements
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Knowledge of Databases
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Excellent communication and people skills.
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Excellent organization and time management skills.
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_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us
HR_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov
Contact: Megan Maxwell
Megan.Maxwell@FloridaDEP.gov
850-245-2899
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.
