GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONS. II - 37001070

Date: Jan 9, 2025

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Requisition No: 844276

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONS. II - 37001070

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37001070

Salary: $3,671.68- $4,038.84 Monthly (commensurate with experience)

Posting Closing Date: 01/23/2025

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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:

GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II (37001070)

FLORIDA REGIONAL COORDINATOR

The Office of Greenways and Trails (OGT), within the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of Recreation and Parks, provides leadership and coordination to establish and expand the Florida Greenways and Trails System, as well as appraising the recreation needs of the state, providing information to the public relating to outdoor recreation and providing education on the benefits of outdoor recreation. The overall goals of this position are to advance the Florida Greenways and Trails System (FGTS) Plan goals, objectives, and strategies; communicate the economic, health, transportation, outdoor recreation, and conservation benefits of the FGTS.

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:

Division of Recreation and Parks

Office of Greenways and Trail

3800 Commonwealth Blvd., MS 795

Tallahassee is Florida’s Capitol City with two major universities; provides access to many federal, state, and local parks and conservation lands, beaches, swimming and fishing areas; and has great cultural offerings. 

The position will require travel.

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:

  $3,671.68- $ 4,038.84 Monthly ( commensurate with experience)

  Your Specific Responsibilities:

  The overall goals of this position are to advance the Florida Greenways and Trails System (FGTS) Plan goals, objectives, and strategies; communicate the economic, health, transportation, outdoor recreation, and conservation benefits of the FGTS. This position helps to implement the FGTS Plan and promote Outdoor Recreation.

• Provide technical assistance and information to communities, organizations, developers, and others that are planning and establishing trails and greenways.

• Provide advanced technical assistance to local communities regarding the planning, funding, acquisition, design, construction, operation, maintenance and designation of greenways and trails.

• Coordinate long distance and loop trail corridors identified in the Florida Greenways and Trails Priority trail system. This includes collecting and maintaining project specific information; participating in the master planning process; ensuring consistency during the planning process; identifying key partners along the corridors; serving as the point of contact for the long distance and loop corridors; providing information and making public presentations during the planning and implementation phase of the long distance and loop corridors.

• Develop relationships and maintain partnerships with state agencies, local governments, metropolitan/transportation planning organizations and other advocacy groups to develop and implement master plans for priority regional trails. Master plans will include existing (green) infrastructure and recreational amenities considerations, trail route mapping, site-specific designs and streetscape standards, potential funding sources, identification of key stakeholder roles and responsibilities, and estimated completion timelines.

• Coordinate with GIS Section the collection of trails data from local governments and other sources.

• Facilitate designations of projects as part of the Florida Greenways and Trails System (FGTS).

• Assist with presentation development.

• Assist the Outdoor Recreational Professional with outreach and education.

• Assist with the coordination of meetings, workshops, and events.

• Represent the Office, Division and Department at meetings, workshops, and conferences, as required.

• Carry out special assignments and perform related duties as assigned.

• Travel is required.

  Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  Knowledge of and ability to : proficiently use computer software applications, particularly Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.Knowledge of: data collection and analysis principles and procedures; urban and regional planning; geographic information systems (GIS). Skill in:public speaking, writing, and program presentation.Ability to:collect, evaluate, analyze and interpret scientific or technical data; prepare technical reports; understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to environmental programs; deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner; work independently; plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships internally and externally; safely operate a state vehicle; maintain a valid driver’s license; travel; utilize problem solving techniques.

  Other Job-Related Requirements for this Position:

  Maintain a valid driver license

  Travel

  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_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us

  HR_ER@dep.state.fl.us

  For questions concerning this position, please contact:

  Britney Mulholland,    

  Britney.Mulholland@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.

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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399

Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee