GOVERNMENT OPERS CONSULTANT III - 37010098
About The Position
This is a high-level professional position reporting to the Director of District Management. Ombudsman and Public Services Facilitates open communication with the public by acting as liaison to the district’s programs. Assists the public with district issues, facilitates public records requests, fosters effective and open communication, promotes responsiveness, and provides information to the public. Implements a partnership program with the business community in an effort to promote economic development within the district and enhance the district’s business climate. This includes developing relationships with the private sector, education community, and local governments to assist with new business development, advancement of local businesses, grow targeted industry sectors, and business relocation. Press and Media Relations Serves as liaison to the DEP Press Office. Communicates concisely and effectively through the news media to Florida citizens, policy makers, businesses and other parties regarding the district’s role in protecting, preserving and enhancing the state’s environment and natural resources. Attends or ensures attendance at applicable and/or required training courses, workshops, teleconferences, meetings, and seminars. Provides assistance and guidance to the general public, consultants, governmental agencies, and key stakeholders regarding state and federal requirements regardless of media type. Will conduct organizational studies and evaluations on office procedures providing technical assistance and developing procedures to assist them to operate more efficiently and effectively.
Requirements
- Knowledge of terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of communications.
- Knowledge of data collection and analysis principles and procedures.
- Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to a communications program.
- Skilled in problem solving, managing conflict and negotiating mutually acceptable outcomes across multiple programs.
- Ability to use a personal computer and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to understand and apply applicable regulations, policies, and procedures relating to communication programs.
- Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and leadership.
- Ability to interact with customers in a tactful and courteous manner.
- Ability to identify solutions to problems and exhibit positive problem-solving techniques.
- Ability to meet established performance standards as identified in the district performance standards document.
- Experience with educational programs and communication across multiple audiences.
- Experience with workload coordination and assignment of tasks within a multi-functional team.
- Valid Driver License
Nice To Haves
- Communications
- Experience in Educational Outreach
Responsibilities
- Facilitates open communication with the public by acting as liaison to the district’s programs.
- Assists the public with district issues, facilitates public records requests, fosters effective and open communication, promotes responsiveness, and provides information to the public.
- Implements a partnership program with the business community in an effort to promote economic development within the district and enhance the district’s business climate.
- Serves as liaison to the DEP Press Office.
- Communicates concisely and effectively through the news media to Florida citizens, policy makers, businesses and other parties regarding the district’s role in protecting, preserving and enhancing the state’s environment and natural resources.
- Attends or ensures attendance at applicable and/or required training courses, workshops, teleconferences, meetings, and seminars.
- Provides assistance and guidance to the general public, consultants, governmental agencies, and key stakeholders regarding state and federal requirements regardless of media type.
- Will conduct organizational studies and evaluations on office procedures providing technical assistance and developing procedures to assist them to operate more efficiently and effectively.
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 (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
- Tuition waivers;
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
