GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 37001196

State of Florida • TALLAHASSEE, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Division of State Lands is Florida’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship, serving as staff to the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund. This position serves within the Division of State Lands’ Revenue Section which is responsible for the collection and tracking of all fees and revenue due to the Board of Trustees for activities occurring on Board of Trustees-owned land. The Division of State Lands’ Revenue Section also assists DEP’s district regulatory staff and provides public education related to fee reporting and collection.

Requirements

• Basic accounting policies, practices and procedures; methods of data collection.
• Principles of effective customer service, use of office equipment including personal computers and software (including Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet); prepare and maintain a variety of accounting records; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to an accounting program; analyze and interpret basic accounting data; plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Scan documents into a records management system; work independently; utilize problem solving techniques; and maintain/update required changes in Procedures Manual.

Responsibilities

• Conducts organizational studies and evaluations on office procedures, providing technical assistance and developing procedures to assist the Division of State Lands to operate more efficiently and effectively.
• Performs in-depth audits, analyses, assessments, and provides recommendations for lease accounts to support revenue collection.
• Identifies and resolves issues and problems related to lease fees and applicable discounts.
• Educates and advises leaseholders on relevant laws governing the reporting of revenues generated from the use of state-owned land, ensuring all income is properly reported and fees owed to the state are collected.
• Audits financial records and related data and prepares comprehensive reports.
• Prepares and analyzes audit reports related to the collection of past due fees, revenues, and receipts of all assigned accounts. Participates in the development and preparation of various reports.
• Conducts invoicing, tracking, and monitoring of payments for assigned accounts. Initiates collection efforts in accordance with established guidelines and applicable laws for delinquent accounts.
• Coordinates with the Office of General Counsel regarding unresolved accounts and works with the Division of State Lands’ Bureau of Finance and Accounting to manage collections and reconcile accounts. Performs administrative tasks, including assisting with testing related to the development of revenue tracking systems and generating related reports.
• Reviews correspondence concerning revenue collection and reporting revenue to ensure compliance with agency and division standards.
• Collaborates with district staff and the Division of State Lands’ Bureau of Public Land Administration to analyze and assess lease fees in arrears and prepares corresponding invoices.
• Implements administrative and program policies and procedures, including the identification and execution of revenue and collection policies.
• Assists in reviewing rules related to revenue collection and reporting. Implements necessary procedural changes and maintains the procedures manual.
• Supports the development of process improvements and testing program updates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed