Requisition No: 791883

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 37021019

Position Number: 37021019

Salary: 45,848.06

Posting Closing Date: 01/24/2023

Government Operations Consultant III

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This advertisement may be used to fill multiple positions

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:

Organization: State Revolving Fund Management Program, Disbursements’ Unit within the Division of Water Restoration Assistance

The Government Operations Consultant III acts as backup for procurement of construction contractors and executed construction contract documents for compliance with appropriate financial assistance program requirements. Calculates, for each contract, amount allowable; reviews Disadvantaged Business Entity (DBE) documentation for compliance with program directives and federal requirements for DBE participation. Prepares and submits DBE reports to the Environmental Protection Agency. Formulates recommendations to solve problems related to project sponsor compliance with procurement reviews and compliance. Consults with local government representatives and their consultants on construction contract issues; advises them on program rules and policies. Prepares federal reports and submits them timely.

The Difference You Will Make:

You will help manage the State Revolving Fund accounts for drinking water, wastewater and stormwater funds that provide loans and grants to projects in Florida.

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:

• This position is located at 3900 Commonwealth Blvd, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Tallahassee is a mid-sized city, the capital of the state of Florida, and is known for its beautiful parks and trails, rolling hills, canopied roads, museums, and natural resources.
• It is located less than an hour from Gulf of Mexico beaches, the Apalachicola National Forest, the St. Marks Wildlife Refuge, and waterbodies like bays, creeks, rivers, and springs to explore.
• Tallahassee is also home to the following college campuses: Florida State University (FSU), Florida A & M University (FAMU), and Tallahassee Community College (TCC).
• No state income tax for residents of Florida.
• Percentage of time required to travel to perform mission critical duties, less than 10%.

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 Career Service 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:

Pay for this position will be $45,848.06 (commensurate with experience)

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Reviews financial assistance disbursement/repayment requests. This includes reviewing requests for mathematical accuracy, proper documentation of costs, compliance with program regulations and agreements, preparing disbursement/payment authorizations forms, and maintaining disbursement spreadsheets for individual projects. Uses spreadsheet software and database to complete disbursements. Prepares and compiles correspondence and memoranda, and maintains files in OCULUS. Stays abreast of changes in policies and procedures.

Responds to requests from auditors and sponsors for financial statements for auditors. Acts as grant manager for assigned projects. Reviews documents for assigned grant projects to ensure compliance with state requirements. Consults with state officials and their consultants on grant issues; advises them on grant policies and procedures. Reviews and approves requests for reimbursement and ensures all deliverables are received. Acts as backup for posting repayments and disbursements to the database.

Provides technical assistance for projects requiring section expertise, as assigned by supervisor, and performs other related duties.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data.
• Knowledge of problem-solving techniques.
• Knowledge of research techniques.
• Ability to compile, organize and analyze data.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to analyze programs and proposed projects.
• Ability to prepare reports and records.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university or four years of relevant work experience.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business/finance management.
• Experience reconciling accounts.

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_Recruitment@dep.state.fl.us

For questions concerning this position, please contact:

Teresa Robson, Program Administrator SES

Ph. 850-245-2910

Teresa.Robson@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 clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.