GOVERNMENT OPER CONSULTANT II

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Job Ttitle: GOVERNMENT OPER CONSULTANT II

Company: State of Florida


Description: Requisition No: 836133Agency: Environmental ProtectionWorking Title: GOVERNMENT OPER CONSULTANT II – 37000540Pay Plan: Career ServicePosition Number: 37000540Salary: $44,060.11 to $47,000 based on education and experiencePosting Closing Date: 01/09/2025Total Compensation EstimatorGovernment Operations Consultant IIState of FloridaDepartment of Environmental ProtectionDivision of State LandsOpen CompetitiveOur 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:The Division of State Lands, as Florida’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship, serves as staff to the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund (Governor and Cabinet). As such, the division’s role goes far beyond just acquiring lands for protection. It provides oversight for the management of activities on more than 12 million acres of public lands including lakes, rivers and islands. These public lands help ensure all Florida’s residents and visitors can truly appreciate the state’s unique landscapes.The Difference You Will Make:The Budget Section is responsible for the management and oversight of all operating and fixed capital outlay (FCO) funding appropriated to the Division each fiscal year. This includes requesting funds through the LBR process and setting up, allotting, moving, monitoring, tracking, certifying, and reporting on these funds throughout each year. Most of the FCO funding in DSL is related to the Florida Forever Program which is a large portion of the overall budget.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:Tallahassee – Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital 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 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

); * Flexible Spending Accounts;

• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, visit .Pay:$44,060.11 to $47,000 based on education and experienceYour Specific Responsibilities:Conducts organizational studies and evaluations on office procedures providing technical assistance and developing procedures to assist the Division of State Lands’s Bureau of Survey & Mapping and the Office of Environmental Services to operate more efficiently and effectively.Oversees and tracks the budget for the Bureau of Survey & Mapping and the Office of Environmental Services to ensure maximum financial integrity. Reviews budget, identifies administrative/operational problems, and develops and implements solutions to such problems. Creates, maintains and updates budget summaries and spend plans with program area input. Identifies and proposes budget resources to management. Oversees the bureaus’ budget to ensure compliance with departmental and state requirements. Coordinate with the Bureau of Finance & Accounting and purchasing staff in processing transactions which include, but are not limited to, invoices and travel expenditures.Assists management with gathering budget information, provides spreadsheets and compiles reports for frequent review and discussion. Provides financial analyses and recommendations to management regarding actual and projected expenditure levels. Consults with management on budget issues.Oversees and tracks the grant budget for the Bureau of Survey and Mapping. Assesses and makes recommendations to management on the financial impact of grants to the Division. Directs the review and approval process for grants to the Division. Maintains a report for all grants and grants related budget and expenditures. Creates spreadsheets to monitor grant agreements and keep management informed. Consults with management and provides updates on grant funding and other grant related issues.Assists supervisor with preparation of the Legislative Budget Request (LBR), budget amendments, allotments, salary projections, monthly reports, budget tracking, spreadsheet updates, FLAIR reconciliation, corrections, transaction history research, and other financial duties of the Division.Assists the Planning Manager and the Program Consultant with budget and other duties throughout the year as needed.Performs other duties within the division as assigned.Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Knowledge of: accounting and auditing principles and procedures; the methods of reviewing and analyzing financial data; basic mathematics. Ability to: develop and recommend budgetary revisions; review, analyze and evaluate financial data; understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; utilize problem-solving techniques; make detailed analysis and management critiques of budget requests; assist in the preparation and examination of legislative budgets; conduct financial management analysis; plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; communicate effectively; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.Other Requirements:

• Vendor/Invoice Warrant Processing responsibility, Section 215.422 FS.

Contact Information:Saba Shariat-PearceDEP 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: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 . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.Location:TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399

Salary: $44060.11 – 47000 per year

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Date: Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:15:09 GMT


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