Government Operations Consultant I - 37020055

Requisition No: 840878 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 37020055

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37020055 

Salary:  $39,320.81 

Posting Closing Date: 11/26/2024 

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Government Operations Consultant I

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:

DEP’s Office of Technology and Information Services (OTIS) is currently recruiting for a Government Operations Consultant I.  This position is responsible for the procurement of commodities and Information Technology (IT) services. The incumbent of this position will represent OTIS and must be helpful, cooperative, polite, respectful, and courteous at all times in the interactions with customers.  

 

The Difference You Will Make:

DEP relies heavily on science and technology in order to meet its mission and continually advances modern methods, platforms and innovations for this purpose.

 

How You Will Grow:

DEP encourages its employees 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. OTIS has an extensive training program, including courses and certifications, that provide staff with the ability to build upon existing skills and remain current on job-related information technologies.  Examples of certifications recently earned by staff include, but are not limited to:

• CompTIA A+, Security+, Network+
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• PMP®; ScrumMaster
• Florida Certified Public Manager (CPM)
• GISP® (Certified GIS Professional)
• Microsoft Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect
• Oracle Certified Professional
• Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM)
• Florida Certified Contract Negotiator (FCCN)

 

 

Where You Will Work:

This position is in Florida’s capital city, Tallahassee, which is lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads.  Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend that combines old world charm with a modern pace of life. Home to two major universities as well as a community college and state government, 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.

 

This is an on-site position.

 

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: $39,320.81

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

 

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Provide administrative guidance and assistance to OTIS staff regarding the procurement of commodities and services
• Generate and track MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) purchase requisitions to ensure the timely issuance of MFMP purchase orders (POs), or oversee the routing of procurements to ensure timely execution; facilitate the timely and effective transition of contract services for expiring contracts to new contracts, if applicable, by maintaining the OTIS Renewal Workbook.
• Ensure P-Card transactions are submitted for review and approval timely and accurately. Assist other OTIS staff members in submitting P-Card transactions for review and approval.
• Review contractor invoices for accuracy and facilitate their timely/proper approval and payment in accordance with established state and DEP laws and policies; track contract-related expenditures to ensure contract compliance; generate regular and ad hoc reports of contract-related expenditures; and work with OTIS budget staff on fiscal or budget matters involving assigned contracts.
• Maintain oversight of invoice tracking and purchase order balances for contracts in conjunction with contract managers. This includes updating and managing OTIS’ payable tracking spreadsheet to monitor available funds and providing tracking of available funds to support contract oversight.
• Oversee OTIS’ Procurement Tracking system to ensure unassigned requests are assigned in a timely manner.
• Manage ELFF invoice process for the data center client-agency agreement with DMS. 
• Provide management with recommendations based on research of best practices, document business process reviews, assist with development of OTIS policies/procedures, and support the efforts of the department’s IT Strategic Plan.
• Maintain proficiency in the use of office equipment, software applications, technical writing and a working knowledge of established state and DEP laws, policies, procedures, and directives as necessary to accomplish assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Perform other related tasks as required.

Attendance is an essential function of the position.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Knowledge of state purchasing laws and rules (specifically Chapter 287, F.S. Chapter 60-A, F.A.C.)
• Ability to carry out procurement and invoicing efforts
• Ability to conduct fact-finding research
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques
• Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations
• Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials
• Ability to document workflow and other activities related to the improvement of operational practices
• Ability to develop report specifications for contract tracking, budgeting, and analysis
• Ability to communicate/work effectively with program staff and the vendor community, both verbally and in writing

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license

 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on work experience in generating and tracking MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) purchase requisitions and purchase orders

 

Other Job-Related Requirements for this Position:

Valid Driver’s License

 

POSITION OF SPECIAL TRUST REQUIREMENT:

This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP-422 (Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility). Any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a Level 2 State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S.  No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.  

 

 

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

 

 

 

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 here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.