OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 37920004

Requisition No: 857043 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 37920004

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 37920004 

Salary: $23.00 hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 08/10/2025 

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OPS Government Operations Consultant II

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Division of State Lands

This position is located in Tallahassee, Florida

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

The Division of State Lands (DSL) is seeking a highly motivated individual with strong planning and organizational skills for a full-time (40 hours per week), OPS Government Operations Consultant II position.

This position provides support to the DSL budget section.

• Supports budget team in coordination efforts with various internal program areas and external agencies.
• Provides assistance to analyze, maintain and reconcile data to monitor the land acquisition process and identifies areas of concern and recommends solutions.
• Assists with the development of monthly reports on lands acquired and expenditures of land acquisition programs utilizing the Qlik app.
• Performs a quality assurance review of closed land acquisition activity records to ensure the accuracy and integrity of information and prepares the monthly land acquisition closing report.
• Identifies discrepancies between database information and records and provides recommendation for changes or improvements.
• Compiles the monthly Land Acquisition Report (LAP), consisting of data review and working with the Bureau of Real Estate Services staff on correcting any identified discrepancies.
• Compiles the monthly Acquisition Activity Report.
• Completes the quarterly Delegations of Authority report for the Bureau of Real Estate Services.
• Additional tasks in support of budget team as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Best Management Practices for office management.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Solid understanding of financial principles

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Conduct and coordinate various planning and research projects simultaneously.
• Prepare reports and records.
• Collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices.
• Organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and written materials.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Solve problems and make decisions.
• Utilize problem solving techniques.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Work independently.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience using Microsoft Excel at an intermediate level or higher.

Maintain a Valid Driver’s License.

Pay:

$23.00 hourly

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. 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 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:
• Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b). For additional details and online enrollment visit
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). (For more information, please click and read OPS Social Security Alternative Plan;

• Flexible Spending Accounts;

For more benefits information, visit .

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

Special Notes: DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable 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:

[email protected]

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An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 245-2511. DEP requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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.