GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 37002559

Requisition No: 878360 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 37002559

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37002559 

Salary: $50,584.67 to $55,000.00; commensurate with education and experience. 

Posting Closing Date: 10/21/2026 

Total Compensation Estimator 

Government Operations Consultant III

Position #37002559

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Division of State Lands

Bureau of Real Estate Services

This position is located in Tallahassee, Florida

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

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. The Division of State Lands’ Bureau of Real Estate Services (BRES) is responsible for activities related to the negotiation, acquisition, disposition, exchange, donation and closing of real property as agents to the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund. In addition, bureau staff are responsible for the management of statewide contracts for title and closing services, as well as environmental site assessments. BRES often partners with other DEP divisions, water management districts and other state agencies as land managers to successfully negotiate terms to achieve mission critical needs.

• Conducts organizational studies and evaluations on office procedures providing technical assistance and develops procedures to assist BRES in operating more efficiently and effectively.
• Prepares and coordinates the disposition and acquisition of state-owned upland properties including, but not limited to, the following:
  • Coordinates, develops, and implements the procedures and goals required for disposition of state land.
  • Analyzes financial information and coordinates with the Bureau of Finance and Accounting for the collection and distribution of revenues derived from the sale of state-owned land.
  • Evaluates unencumbered parcels of state-owned upland for potential public benefits or surplus designations.
  • Coordinates noticing of state and local agencies of the availability of these parcels as required by the Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Code.
  • Prepares acquisition projects for acquisition related activities including requests in accordance with established policies for ordering and reviewing title information, boundary maps, and appraisals.
  • Organizes and maintains land acquisition project files in accordance with policy.
  • Establishes contact with landowners to seek permission to appraise property, and coordinates with managing agencies and DEP staff regarding land acquisition and management issues.
  • Participates in site visits as part of project evaluation.

• Prepares negotiation strategies and commences negotiations on complex acquisitions and dispositions leading to a donation, purchase, sale, or exchange.
• Coordinates, prepares, reviews, and composes contracts, deeds, correspondence, legal notices, and other disposition/acquisition related instruments with staff, other agencies, legal counsel, managing agencies, other program areas within DEP non-profit organizations, water management districts, local government, and federal agencies, including their execution.
• Coordinates non-conservation acquisitions with other state agencies.
• Prepares agenda items and compiles the necessary backup information such as maps, title history, and site specifications relating to the disposition or acquisition of state land for presentation to the Acquisition and Restoration Council and to the Board of Trustees as required.
• Reviews, interprets, and communicates the evaluation of potential revenue generating state lands parcels prior to disposition/sale.
• Assess and evaluates the potential privatization of state surplus lands sales and assists with development of associated processes/procedures.
• Assists with the development of marketing concepts, conducts marketing analyses and develops brochures and contracts for marketing state surplus land parcels including, but not limited to current projects and planned programs in determining their capacity to generate revenue.
• Evaluates projects for various land acquisition priority lists with project design staff and will provide assistance in the development of the annual work plan for each assigned project. This includes assisting the Division of State Lands’ Office of Environmental Services’ staff evaluations and fieldwork for the resource planning boundary process and the project design process, if needed.
• Participate as part of a team in the data collection and development of work plan forecasts, timelines, project plans, and other related land acquisition matters.
• At the direction of supervisor, reviews Government Operations Consultant II’s work product and advises the agent as necessary.
• Coordinates, consults, and communicates with other governmental agencies and the general public, regarding real estate activities including management, use, and disposition of state-owned lands and all land acquisition procedures and activities.
• Ensures compliance with all statutes, rules, current policies, and acquisition procedures on all land acquisition activities.
• Assists in bill analysis and policy making via detailed issue analysis, preparation of reports, and drafting rules for higher level review and consideration.
• Participate in the maintenance of a database and tracking system to generate data for reporting the status of BRES’ Disposition Program.
• Assists with development and implementation of records management programs and assures compliance with program.
• Inputs acquisition data into land acquisition tracking system.
• Maintains statistical and financial records for the generation of reports regarding the status of land acquisition projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of: The methods of data collection and analysis.

Ability to: Collect, evaluate, and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document work flow and other activities relating to improvement of operational and management practices; organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials; conduct fact-finding research; utilize problem-solving techniques; work independently; understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities; plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments; communicate effectively; establish and maintain effective working relationship with others; demonstrate teamwork.

Other Requirements:

• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Travel
• Vendor/Invoice Warrant Processing responsibility, section 215.422, Florida Statutes (F.S.)

Pay:

$50,584.67 to $55,000.00; commensurate with education and experience.

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.