Position Overview and Responsibilities:
The Shared Services Program in the Division of Water Resource Management has a anticipated vacancy and is now accepting applications for a full‑time Operations Manager C‑SES. This position is responsible for the oversight and management of the Budget, Grants, and Personnel section for the Division and serves as the Division’s Budget Coordinator.
- 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 any and all departmental and/or work unit rules, directives, policies, procedures and/or general orders applicable to performing the duties of this position. Incumbent is also expected to actively support and work toward fulfilling the Agency’s Affirmative Action objectives.
- Manages Shared Services contracts and grants staff ensuring that the entire Division’s contract needs are met, including providing resources to the programs in the Division on an as‑needed basis.
- Serves as the Division’s Budget Coordinator, planning, directing, and coordinating all financial activities for the Division, including the receipt, disbursement, reconciliation, budgetary control, and accountability for all funds.
- Assists the Support Services Director with evaluating, improving and executing the Division’s business procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of contract and grant initiation and closing processes as written in DEP directive and Rules.
- Knowledge of methods of data collections and analysis.
- Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.
- Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document work flow and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices.
- Ability to use personal computers and software programs such as Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work independently and to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with managing staff.
- Experience with managing contracts, grants, and grant agreements.
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. DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies.
Where You Will Work:
Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combine 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.
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; tuition waivers; and more.
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