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GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
OPEN COMPETITIVE
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS MUST REAPPLY
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:
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I (37000470)
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, Bureau of Natural and Cultural Resources is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as the GOC I (Administrative Assistant).
This position Performs professional accounting work by designing, implementing and maintaining accounting and budgeting records and procedures for FPS Bureau of Natural & Cultural Resources (BNCR). Maintains an accounting system(s) for Operating & Fixed Capital Outlay (FCO) budget categories for all units within BNCR.
The Difference You Will Make:
Florida State Parks preserve and protect high quality habitat for many imperiled species, and flora and fauna in general. The right candidate in this position can help improve statewide natural resource management through improving our data to decision tools, ensuring quality data and analyses, and addressing issues that are important to our natural resource managers.
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 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;
- Flexible Spending Accounts;
- Tuition waivers;
- And more!
For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Administration / Office Management
Assists the office staff in conducting daily administrative activities and tracking special projects or activities within the Bureau of Natural and Cultural Resources (BNCR) and the Office of Park Planning (OPP). Submits recommendations to the bureau chief concerning office efficiency, equipment needs and staffing requirements.
Bookkeeping
Performs accounting/bookkeeping work by developing, implementing, and maintaining accounting and budgeting records and procedures for BNCR and OPP.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- Bookkeeping principles, practices and procedures.
- Standard business formats and styles for letters and business forms.
- General office procedures and practices.
- Principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communications.
Knowledge of and skill in:
- Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
Ability to:
- Communicate clearly in writing.
- Organize files and records (paper and digital).
- Solve problems.
- Work independently.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Use correct spelling, punctuation and grammar.
- Type letters, memoranda and other standard business forms in correct format.
Other Job-Related Requirements for this Position:
Valid Driver License
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.
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.
For questions concerning this position, please contact:
Wes Howell, Chief of Natural & Cultural Resources, SES
Wes.Howell@FloridaDEP.gov
