Job Description

Requisition No: 833684Agency: Agriculture and Consumer ServicesWorking Title: OPERATIONS & MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT - 42005797Pay Plan: Career ServicePosition Number: 42005797Salary: $70,654.48 - $85,201.22Posting Closing Date: 08/02/2024Total Compensation EstimatorOPERATIONS & MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT(CLASS TITLE: CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION ANALYST)FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICESOFFICE OF AGRICULTURAL WATER POLICY***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***CONTACT:West Gregory - 850/617-1704MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:A bachelor\'s degree from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of professional experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation or administrative work.A master\'s degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one year of the required experience.Professional or nonprofessional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.EDUCATIONAL NOTE: Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency. A list of approved agencies can be viewed at \xe2\x80\x9cApproved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education.\xe2\x80\x9dRequires possession of a valid Driver License.***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values and
supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with
disabilities are encouraged to apply.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Occasional overnight travel required.NOTES:Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.JOB DUTIES:This is a professional position that provides administrative and business support to the Office of Agricultural Water Policy (OAWP) central office, field staff and stakeholders. The incumbent will be responsible for contracts in excess of $100,000 annually. A working knowledge of and compliance with the following Florida Statutes is required: Chapters 119, 189, 570, and 572, and sections 287.057, 218.503, 218.32, 215.422, 215.971, 215.97, Florida Statutes, and others, and Rule Chapter 60A-1 and 5M-1, Florida Administrative Code.Develop a consistent and repeatable process to identify and select agricultural water quality improvement projects that regionally collect water and/or treat impaired water bodies. Responsible for developing regional project selection criteria and selection process, developing a web-based application for regional projects, identifying funding sources, and drafting annual requests for legislative funding.Implement a regional project program that selects projects, forms construction and funding agreements, oversees construction and contracted staff, and oversees operation and maintenance of regional projects. Developing a standard contract template and scope of work to implement regional projects, forecasting budgets for design, construction, and operation and maintenance over several years. Developing criteria to evaluate project efficiency and effectiveness, regularly meeting with funding applicants and recipients. Developing and maintaining a system to track and organize project submittals, reviewing and approving project submittals. Developing an electronic system to track project implementation and report progress to OAWP staff and leadership, and drafting annual project report that presents progress of the regional project program, funds expended, and project successes.Coordination both internally and externally with other agencies and stakeholders to implement regional projects. Acts as point of contact for receiving regional project ideas from agricultural producers. Coordinating with field staff to facilitate regional project oversight, coordinating with OAWP staff and leadership on project selection. Meets with OAWP staff, leadership, and other agencies to discuss project implementation, data collection, evaluate project cost effectiveness, and cooperative agricultural regional water quality improvement element in the BMAPs, and organize site visits with internal staff, other agencies, and stakeholders.Assists with coordinating and conducting on-site training activities to OAWP key stakeholders as it relates to fiscal and programmatic compliance.Responds to requests for assistance from division management, employees, and the general public for information, reports, and guidance.Performs other related work as required.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of contract and grant management practices.
• Knowledge of and compliance with the following Florida Statutes: Chapters 119, 570, and 572, and sections 287.057, 218.503, 218.32, 215.422, 215.971, 215.97, Florida Statutes, and others, and Rule Chapter 60A-1 and 5M-1, Florida Administrative Code.
• Knowledge of the environmental restoration project development and environmental review processes.
• Ability to develop programs to monitor compliance with and meet the goals established for contracts and grants.
• Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices.
• Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials.
• Ability to conduct fact finding research.
• Ability to deal with the public in a courteous manner.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to interpret and apply statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Skills in MS Excel, MS Word, MS Teams, MS PowerPoint, MS Publisher, Adobe Pro, and GIS.

The Benefits of Working for the State of FloridaWorking 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 visit

;) * Flexible Spending Accounts;

• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit .For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the \xe2\x80\x9cTotal Compensation Estimator Tool\xe2\x80\x9d located above under the \xe2\x80\x9cPosting Closing Date.\xe2\x80\x9dSPECIAL NOTES:The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.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 (1-866-663-4735). 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 . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

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