Ops Govt Opers Consult Ii (rmp Assist) - 37979290

OPS GOVT OPERS CONSULT II (RMP ASSIST) - 37979290 Date: Sep 3, 2024 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforceoperations/humanresourcemanagement/forjobapplicants/everify) .Requisition No: 836529 Agency: Environmental ProtectionWorking Title: OPS GOVT OPERS CONSULT II (RMP ASSIST) - 37979290Pay Plan: TempPosition Number: 37979290 Salary: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour (commensurate with experience) Posting Closing Date: 09/12/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection 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: OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II (Resource Management Project Assistant) – (37979290) The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and well-organized individual to provide natural and cultural resource project management assistance and support the Division of Recreation and Parks. Florida State Parks span the entire state with 175 state parks and trails, the only state park system in the United States to be recognized four times with the gold medal award. Projects include natural community or hydrologic restoration, imperiled species monitoring, invasive species control, prescribed fire, and cultural resource protection. This position will be scheduled for up to 40 hours per week. The Difference You Will Make: 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 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: Bureau of Natural & Cultural Resources 3800 Commonwealth Blvd., M.S. 530 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. Tallahassee is a highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job or those ready to enter the next exciting chapter in their career. The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s benefits package for eligible OPS employees includes:

Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements). For more details consult with People First at 877-562-7287 or go to: https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/health/eligibilityandenrollment/opsemployees

Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b). For additional details and online enrollment visit MyFloridaDeferredComp.com (https://www.myfloridacfo.com/DeferredComp/)

State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). (For more information, please click Corebridge Financial (https://www.corebridgefinancial.com/rs/opsfl/plan-details/social-security-alternative-plan#accordion-e1292cd3b8-item-0be1bc4b3d) );

Flexible Spending Accounts;

For a more benefits information, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .

Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours average per week) refer to the links above for detailed eligibility requirements.

Pay:

$20.00 - $24.00 per hour (commensurate with experience)

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position assists in organizing, tracking, managing tasks, and ensuring the success of natural resource management projects across all Florida State Parks. Projects include, but are not limited to, natural community restoration, invasive species management, prescribed fire, and imperiled species management. Duties include assisting Bureau natural resource staff with project management tasks (e.g. reviewing and creating project scope of works and maps), tracking and managing data, providing quality control/review of documents, conducting project site-visits, assisting with implementation of statewide resource management trainings, and preparing, uploading, and distributing reports as needed. Other duties include participating in regular project update calls and virtual meetings, performing data entry, maintaining SharePoint pages, and performing other related tasks as required. This position will also assist with goods and services procurement and some financial tracking (database entry) for statewide projects managed by BNCR.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

Project tracking principles and associated tracking software programs Resource management related data collection and mapping

Office and administration procedures

Skill in:

Microsoft Office Suite especially Office 365, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Share Point, E-Mail, Adobe Acrobat, and online databases

Ability to:

Collect, organize, evaluate and analyze data

Track projects including funding and expenditures Perform filing

Prepare correspondence and administrative reports Operate and maintain office equipment

Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing Coordinate work assignments

Maintain effective working relationships with others Follow verbal and written instructions

Learn new software programs and technical skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Two+ years of professional experience.

Other Job Related Requirements for this position:

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:

HRRecruitment@ FloridaDEP.gov (HRRecruitment@FloridaDEP.gov)

For questions concerning this position, please contact:

Leah Gerlock

Leah.Gerlock@FloridaDEP.gov

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.Location: TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee