GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
Anticipated Vacancy
OPEN COMPETITIVE

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:
GOVERNEMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I (37000526)

District 1 Administration

A challenging opportunity is available for a self-motivated, detail-oriented team player to fill the position of Government Operations Consultant I at the Florida Park Service District 1 Administrative Office. The office is located in St. Andrews State Park in Panama City Beach, Florida. This position reports to the District 1 Bureau Chief.

The Difference You Will Make:

Florida state parks are managed and preserved for enjoyment by all through providing appropriate resource-based recreational opportunities, interpretation and education that help visitors connect to the Real Florida. SM

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.

Where You Will Work:
District 1 Administration
4620 State Park Lane
Panama City Beach, FL 32408

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 (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Pay:
$3,276.73 month/$39,320.81 annual

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Compliance with the processing requirements of Chapter 215.422, F.S. is mandatory. Persistent failure to comply with this section by any agency of the state shall constitute good cause for discharge of employees duly found responsible, or predominantly responsible, for failure to comply.

Serves as the HR coordinator for the Division of Recreation and Parks' District Office, consisting of personnel management of approximately 175 full time employees in addition to varying numbers of OPS employees depending on the time of year, and in certain instances volunteers. Provides guidance and expert advice to park management and administrative staff in each park within the district for all HR related topics. Acts as the HR liaison between district staff and the Division of Recreation and Parks' HR office and DEP's Bureau of Human Resource Management.

Coordinates with over 35 parks to conduct recruitment, advertisements, hiring, promotions, reassignments, retirements, terminations and voluntary demotions. Oversees employee confidential information to include social security numbers, information protected from public records, employee personnel files, medical information relating to workers comp, FMLA, medical monitoring and other information that may be included on employment applications. Provide support to park management and District staff for FTE/OPS timekeeping issues. Oversees performance evaluation reporting for all positions within the District. Oversees position descriptions for all positions within the District, working with Park Management to review and amend as necessary.

In addition to the HR responsibilities this position serves as the travel administrator, media liaison, coordinates monthly reporting from Parks, and maintains the emergency contact list. Records all District meetings and distributes information as applicable. Administers housing perquisites, shoe allowance, uniform ordering, ordering of office supplies for the District Office. Maintain prenumbered/secure inventory items, and District records retention.
This position also handles special assignments from District management and Tallahassee offices as assigned and other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Employment laws and regulations
• Hiring and recruiting practices
• Office procedures and practices
• Records retention
• Methods of data collection
• Computer hardware, software and various programs

SKILL IN:

• Typing

ABILITY TO:

• Interpret and research departmental personnel rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Organize files and other records
• Analyze data for administrative decisions
• Manage confidential personnel data in a professional and discrete manner
• Organize and maintain records management systems
• Plan, organize, prioritize and coordinate work assignments
• Perform arithmetical calculations
• Use correct spelling, punctuation and grammar
• Type letters, memoranda and other standard business forms in correct format
• Operate general office equipment
• Utilize professional phone etiquette
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;
• Purchase office supplies and other items as requested
• Maintain a valid driver’s license
• Successfully complete background and fingerprint check

Contact: Steven Cutshaw
Steven.Cutshaw@Florida DEP.gov

Minimum Qualifications:
Valid Driver’s License

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_Veterans Preference@dep.state.fl.us
HR_Recruitment@dep.state.fl.us