PROGRAM CONSULTANT - 37002076

Requisition No: 887080 Agency: Environmental Protection Working Title: PROGRAM CONSULTANT - 37002076 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 37002076 Salary: $60,000 to $65,000; commensurate with education and experience. Posting Closing Date: 11/20/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool Program Consultant State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection Division of State Lands Director’s Office Position #37002076 This position is located in Tallahassee, Florida Position Overview and Responsibilities: The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Division of State Lands (DSL) serves as Florida’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship and acts as staff to the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida (Board of Trustees). DSL’s work goes far beyond land acquisition. DSL oversees more than 12 million acres of public land across Florida, including lakes, rivers, and islands. These lands provide opportunities for residents and visitors to explore, connect with, and appreciate Florida’s one-of-a-kind natural landscapes. This position is in the Director’s Office and conducts organizational studies and evaluations on office procedures providing technical assistance and developing procedures to assist DSL to operate more efficiently and effectively. This position independently plans, coordinates, and manages Human Resources functions for DSL. This position is responsible for administrative and consultative work involving the coordination of complex administrative tasks and assignments. A high degree of accuracy, discretion, and confidentiality is essential, along with knowledge, interpretation, and compliance of DSL and personnel rules, DEP directives, policies, and procedures. This position will perform the following duties and responsibilities: Consult with and advise the DSL Director, Deputy Director, Bureau Chiefs, and managers on personnel and administrative issues, policies, and procedures. Review and evalute management policies and practices and make recommendations for improvement. Analyze internal processes and procedures and implement division-wide procedural changes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of DSL’s Human Resources operations; coordinate and assist with staffing, employment, and other Human Resources activities; and evaluate staffing needs and recommend appropriate position classifications and organizational structures. Serve as the liaison between DSL and DEP's Bureau of Human Resource Management (BHRM); communicate and disseminate instructions, guidance, and information from BHRM to DSL staff; serve as the People First Personnel Action Request (PAR) liaison; and assist staff with timesheets, People First, and related issues. Provide consultation and assistance to management and staff regarding employee status, staffing, medical monitoring, compensation, and other personnel matters; develop recommendations for the DSL Director and Deputy Director in response to special projects; and represent DSL at meetings concerning Human Resources. Maintain current knowledge of personnel laws, rules, policies, procedures, and directives affecting personnel administration and ensure their appropriate application within DSL. Provide consultation and guidance to DSL staff and supervisors on all aspects of personnel administration, including processing personnel actions, classification packages, position advertisements and descriptions, qualifying and interview questions, hiring packages, People First PAR actions, onboarding, Other Personal Services Position Action Notices, pay increases, separations, leave without pay, Family and Medical Leave Act matters, organizational charts, attendance and leave issues, performance evaluations, medical monitoring, and employee relations matters. Handle sensitive and confidential personnel matters, consult with employees and supervisors, and recommend appropriate action for resolutions. Provide the DSL Budget Coordinator with personnel information necessary to track salaries, position funding, and related budgetary matters. Maintain the electronic filing system for DSL personnel records and documents. Coordinate DSL’s perquisite program, including verification and approval of perquisites in collaboration with BHRM and the My Florida Market Place Administrator. Draft correspondence and other documents, respond to telephone inquiries regarding employment, and provide information to prospective employees. Perform related duties as required. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of: Personnel rules and statutes; basic management principles and practices; the methods of data collection and analysis; administrative principles and practices; and office procedures and practices. Skill in: Operating a computer; Microsoft Office applications; and utilizing the People First system. Ability to: Handle confidential information; determine work priorities and ensure the timely and accurate completion of tasks; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships; interpret and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; organize data into a logical format for reports, documents, and other materials; collect, evaluate, and analyze data to develop recommendations, resolve problems, document activities, and improve operational and management practices; conduct fact-finding research; exercise sound independent judgment; work independently; make decisions and solve problems; and plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments. Other Requirements: This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Directive 422, Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position. Possess a valid driver’s license. Pay: $60,000 to $65,000, commensurate with 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 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. 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.