OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II

at  The State of Florida

Requisition No: 841193
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 37971064
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 37971064
Salary: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour (commensurate with experience)
Posting Closing Date: 11/25/2024
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OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II (INTERPRETIVE SPECIALIST – PROJECT MANAGEMENT) (37971064)

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a well-organized individual with the ability to effectively work well with others as a project manager for interpretive training and projects to serve the needs of the Division of Recreation and Parks (Florida State Parks). Florida State Parks span the entire state with 175 state parks and trails. This position is part of the team charged with connecting visitors to the park resources. This position may schedule up to 40 hours per week.

3800 COMMONWEALTH BLVD.

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.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Effective verbal and written communication
• Successful interpretive writing and media projects
• Appropriate media and technology in interpretation
• Applicable accessibility and inclusion laws, regulations, standards and guidelines
• Current fiscal procedures

SKILLED IN:

• Project management
• Time management
• Multi-tasking
• Organization
• Data analysis
• Interpretive media (publications, exhibits, signs, waysides, digital media)
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, SharePoint)

OTHER JOB-RELATED REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION:

• Valid Driver License

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Personal experience with developing themed interpretive materials for target audiences
• Personal experience with interpreting Florida’s natural and cultural resources successfully
• Ability to manage state procurement contracts
• Ability to anticipate and adjust work to maintain timelines
• Produce effective results for assigned projects
  DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable 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_Recruitment@dep.state.fl.us

YOUR SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides support to the Interpretive Services section of the Bureau of Operational Services, specifically through the research, coordination and management of interpretive resources and programs.
• Plan, implement and monitor project workflows to ensure the effective coordination of theme-driven, inclusive and delightful nonpersonal interpretive projects including signs, exhibits, and publications that enhance the park visitor experience. This includes setting expectations, providing clear guidelines and monitoring project timelines.
• Design, develop, review and maintain an inventory of resources for successful nonpersonal interpretive programming.
• Develop, manage and train on interpretive tools and resources for field staff.
• Work with parks, districts, bureaus, departments, state agencies, external partners and stakeholders to take interpretive projects from concept to final product. This includes research, scoping, interpretive media development and production, distribution and evaluation.
• Coordinate content, data analysis and accessible solutions that provide opportunities for diverse visitors to learn about, engage with and enjoy Florida State Parks.
• Evaluate projects and division needs to improve engagement and meet objectives.
• Develop materials and execute presentations to guide interpretive processes and support staff and partner development.
• Perform routine statewide travel for division meetings, trainings, on site planning and partner engagement.
• Support workload of program area and other bureaus and perform other duties as assigned.
• Success in this position requires a dynamic individual capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously, easily adapting to change, and possessing a true spirit of service.