GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULT II - 37001200 Date: Aug 8, 2025 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce\_operations/human\_resource\_management/for\_job\_applicants/e\_verify) . Requisition No: 858400 Agency: Environmental Protection Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULT II - 37001200 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 37001200 Salary: $45,060.11 to $49,667.52 based on education and experience. Posting Closing Date: 08/21/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) 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: Will conduct organizational studies and evaluations on office procedures providing technical assistance and developing procedures to assist the Bureau of Real Estate Services to operate more efficiently and effectively. Prepares acquisition (donation, purchase or exchange) projects for acquisition related activities including request in accordance with established policies for ordering and review of title information, boundary maps, surveys, and Environmental Site Assessments (ESA’s). Organizes and maintains land acquisition (donation, purchase or exchange) project files in accordance with policy. Establish contact with landowners and coordinates with managing agencies and Department staff with regard to acquisition and management issues. Prepares and commences negotiations on acquisitions leading to a donation, purchase, or exchange. Coordinates, prepares, reviews, and composes contracts, correspondence, and other acquisition related instruments with staff, other agencies, legal counsel, managing agencies, other program areas within the Department, non-profit organizations, water management districts, local government, and federal agencies, including their execution. Maintains statistical and financial records for the generation of reports regarding the status of land acquisition (donation, purchase or exchange) project files. Inputs acquisition data into land acquisition tracking system. Prepares closing documents, reviews title commitments, orders environmental site assessments, and surveys. Ensures that all parties are in agreement with the terms of the acquisition (donation, purchase or exchange) and closes the land acquisition (donation, purchase or exchange) transactions. Submits all final documents for legal review. Participates on teams in the data collection and development of work plan forecasts, timelines, project plans, and other related land acquisition and donation matters. Ensures compliance with all statutes, rules, current policies, and acquisition procedures in regard to all land acquisition activities. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of: the principles of land management and real estate; the principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communication.Ability to:negotiate and reach a settlement for state land acquisitions, donations, or exchanges; collect, evaluate and analyze data relating to the acquisition of state lands; understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to state land acquisitions; work independently; utilize problem solving techniques; plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; demonstrate teamwork; use a personal computer. Minimum Qualifications: Valid Driver’s License Pay: $45,060.11 to $49,667.52 based on education and experience. 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 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 ); + Tuition waivers; + Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) + And more! For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com 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: HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us HR_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov 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. 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