GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 37020865

Requisition No: 880111 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 37020865

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37020865 

Salary: $40,320.81 

Posting Closing Date: 08/14/2026 

Total Compensation Estimator 

Government Operations Consultant I

Position #37020865

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Division of State Lands

Bureau of Survey and Mapping

This position is located in Tallahassee, Florida

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

The Division of State Lands, as Florida’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship, serves as staff to the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund (Board of Trustees). As such, the Division of State Land’s role goes far beyond just acquiring lands for protection. It provides oversight for the management of activities on more than 12 million acres of public lands including lakes, rivers and islands. These public lands help ensure all Florida’s residents and visitors can experience and truly appreciate the state’s unique landscapes.

In 1841, the U.S. government granted each state in the union 500,000 acres. Combined with the land received because of the Swamp and Overflowed Lands Act of 1850, the Board of Trustees had more than 21 million acres under its control. Since then, Florida has worked to protect and conserve natural resources.

This position is in the Division of State Lands’ Bureau of Survey and Mapping’s Statewide Geodetic Survey Control Section. The position will:

• Conduct organizational studies and evaluations on office procedures providing technical assistance and developing procedures to assist the Bureau of Survey and Mapping to operate more efficiently and effectively.
• Coordinates and assists the writing of descriptions of geodetic control marks to be submitted to the National Geodetic Survey and National Ocean Service. 
• Research a potential site in the vicinity of the proposed gauge; and contact landowners, or local government of potential sites and obtain their approval for Tide Gauge installation. Perform benchmarks recovery and researching geodetic marks on LABINS (Land Boundary Information System) and NGS (National Geodetic Survey) websites.
• Coordinates and assists the field crew as needed for establishing geodetic survey control, tide gauges, and tidal benchmarks in accordance with National Geodetic Survey and National Ocean Service procedures throughout the State of Florida. This includes GPS observations and geodetic levels.
• Prepares, submits, and reviews Sunshine 811 Internet Ticket Entry in preparation of NGS 3-Dimensional Rod Mark setting.
• Coordinates and assists in the recovery and construction of geodetic survey control marks.
• Tracks and reports the status of the Geodetic Survey Section’s materials and equipment used for establishing geodetic control, tide gauges and tidal benchmarks.
• Performs mathematical computations necessary for geodetic control surveys.
• Coordinates and assists in the installation of tide gauges for the determination of tidal datums.
• Coordinates and assists in the maintenance of tide gauges.
• Operates and maintains land and water borne vehicles.
• Assists, coordinates, and performs maintenance and inventory on all equipment and materials.
• Assist in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of the field crew travel authorizations and reimbursements.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of: Tide gauges, tidal benchmarks, geodetic control surveying and mapping terminology, principles, tools, instruments and techniques.

Skilled in:  Using geodetic control surveying instruments and equipment; preparing maps; operating a personal computer.
Ability to: Analyze and interpret geodetic control surveying data; determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments; communicate technical information verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures; perform technical surveying tasks; demonstrate teamwork; carry up to 30 pounds of survey equipment while walking in excess of 7 miles per day; lift and carry up to 80 pound bags of concrete and participate in the construction of concrete survey geodetic control marks; travel; and work eight 10-hour days in a row.

Other Requirements:

• Vendor Invoice responsibilities, in accordance with Chapter 215.422, Florida Statute
• Travel
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Participates in the Hearing Conservation portion of the DEP Medical Monitoring Program

Pay:

$40,320.81

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 );
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

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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:

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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 View phone number on us.fitly.work. 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 View phone number on us.fitly.work). 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.