OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 37979248

State of Florida • TALLAHASSEE, FL

1d • $18 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks (Florida State Parks), is seeking a well-organized individual with the ability to effectively work with others as a team member with the volunteer and citizen support organization (CSO) program. Florida State Parks span the entire state with 176 state parks and trails. This position is part of the team charged with connecting parks with volunteers and supporting the CSOs with tools to raise funds for the improvement of Florida State Parks. This position may be scheduled for up to 40 hours per week.

Success in this position requires a dynamic individual capable of working on multiple projects simultaneously, easily adapting to change and possessing a true spirit of teamwork and service.

Requirements

• Effective verbal and written communication
• Data tracking management principles
• Database management
• Applicable accessibility and inclusion laws, regulations, standards and guidelines
• Current fiscal procedures
• Effective time management
• Applicable multi-tasking
• Successful organization practices
• Appropriate data analysis
• Current software use including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
• Utilize problem solving techniques and apply critical thinking skills
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Plan, organize and coordinate work assignments including anticipating and adjusting to maintain timelines
• Delegate across chains of command
• Apply creativity to the development and management of new projects
• Collect, organize, evaluate and analyze data
• Manage programs and deliver results based on project goals
• Apply time management best practices
• Understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Maintain a valid driver’s license
• Travel when required
• Valid Driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• Provide proof of experience using databases and Microsoft SharePoint
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively as part of a statewide team
• Experience working effectively with entities adjacent to state government agencies

Responsibilities

• Serve as the backup super user for the department's primary volunteer database system, assisting in the oversight of a database with over 30,000 active profiles.
• Serve as backup for all CSO annual reporting requirements.
• Serve as the backup liaison between the division and the Park Program Development Specialists.
• Serves as the backup for procurement and delivery of stock items to remote parks.
• Assists with the conducting of periodic management reviews of selected CSOs and their practices.
• Assists in planning the Annual CSO Workshop, volunteer awards events and programs, and collection of CSO audit documentation.
• Review and recommend to the statewide volunteer & CSO coordinator, administrative policies, procedures, guidelines and related directives to be implemented concerning CSOs and volunteers.
• Provide advanced technical assistance and troubleshooting support to park system field managers confronting complex volunteer database issues.
• Monitor administrative pipeline data to ensure all incoming district reports and programmatic information are received on time and without errors.
• Pull and compile various performance and compliance reports directly from the SharePoint Dashboard to monitor operational trends.
• Analyze collected data and formulate structured, data-driven recommendations to management for process changes and program improvements.
• Provide management with regular, comprehensive updates regarding active projects, program metrics, and upcoming administrative or legislative reports due.
• Create and maintain email templates for reminders, deadlines, action items, etc.
• Create and maintain guides for CSO website content and maintenance.
• Create and maintain user desk guides.

Benefits

• Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements).
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan, for more information, please visit Corebridge Financial).
• Flexible Spending Accounts

What This Job Offers

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