Operations & Mgmt Consultant Mgr - Ses - 37010031

Requisition No: 850353 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPERATIONS & MGMT CONSULTANT MGR - SES - 37010031

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 37010031 

Salary:  $65,000 - $71,500 

Posting Closing Date: 04/07/2025 

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Operations and Management Consultant Manager-SES

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY

 

 

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 seeking an Operations and Management Consultant Manager-SES. This position is responsible for managing the implementation of enterprise geographic information systems for the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), which includes best business practices of maximizing the functional and financial value of our geospatial data while meeting the needs of our business partners, and agency as a whole. 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. Examples at DEP include an application architecture leveraging Azure Kubernetes, a cloud-based server infrastructure, an industry leading data analytics platform, and an advanced security management solution.

 

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: $65,000 - $71,500

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• In carrying out the duties of this position, the incumbent is expected at all times to be aware of and abide by the Department’s Standards of Conduct, as well as any and all departmental and/or work unit rules, directives, policies, procedures, and/or general orders applicable to performing the duties of this position and to actively support and work toward fulfilling the Agency’s Affirmative Action objectives.

• Spends majority of their time communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees; and planning and directing employees’ work, and has the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline subordinate employees or effectively recommend such action.
• This position is responsible for managing the implementation of enterprise geographic information systems for the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), which includes best business practices of maximizing the functional and financial value of our geospatial data while meeting the needs of our business partners, and agency as a whole. The responsibilities include:
  • Work in collaboration with all DEP Divisions’ Geographic Information Systems (GIS) coordinators to implement data governance in support for the Department’s enterprise spatial data library for internal use and public access.
  • Work closely with other OTIS teams including security, DBA, and systems to maintain an effective GIS infrastructure both locally and in the cloud environment that allows all DEP staff and external stakeholders to leverage the GIS in support of DEP’s mission.
  • Represents GIS in routine IT testing, patching, evaluations, and upgrades as required.

• Provides DEP staff training on geospatial topics as identified by the GIS manager.
• Performs other duties as required.

Attendance is an essential function of the position.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic management principles and practices
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis
• Knowledge of Esri cloud infrastructure
• Knowledge of ORACLE spatial data structures and design
• Skill in analysis and publishing of geospatial data
• Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments
• Ability to effectively communicate
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

 

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to travel
• Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license

 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) professional (GISP) certification (preferred)

 

Other Job-Related Requirements for this Position: 

 

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.