State of Florida
OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I (TRAINING SPECIALIST)- 37979287
State of Florida, Tallahassee, Florida, us, 32318
Requisition No:859279
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I (TRAINING SPECIALIST)- 37979287
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number:37979287
Salary: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour (commensurate with experience)
Posting Closing Date: 09/03/2025
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Tool OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I (Training Specialist) State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection OPEN COMPETITIVE This position is located in Tallahassee, FL Position Overview and Responsibilities: The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and well-organized individual with strong training program and professional development skills for the Division of Recreation and Parks. Florida State Parks span the entire state with 175 state parks and trails, the only state park system in the United States to be recognized four times with the gold medal award. This position’s focus includes statewide training and meeting development and facilitation. This position will be scheduled for up to 40 hours per week. Success in this position requires a dynamic individual capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously, easily adapting to change and possessing a true spirit of teamwork and service. This position assists with:
Training and meeting facilitation, including Florida Park Service Orientation, Ranger Academy, FPS Leadership Academy, Park Managers Meeting, Assistant Park Managers Meeting, Resource Managers Meeting, Interpretive Chairpersons Meeting, Concessions Meeting, CSO Meeting, Administrative Assistants Meeting and Certified Interpretive Guide Training. Inventory management and maintenance of training technology equipment and other supplies. Training and meeting planning and logistics, including:
Identifying and securing appropriate training sites, costs and agreements, to include in-park and off-site locations. Producing cost estimates and monitoring expenditures. Creating registration and evaluation surveys and compiling survey results. Creating and preparing support materials, such as nametags, certificates and agendas. Organizing training supplies for transportation to and from off-site trainings and meetings. Purchasing and receiving training and meeting materials.
Using the Learning Management System (LMS) for statewide training tracking and management. Designing, developing and delivering training and professional development programs that apply best practice models and learning theory in various formats – in-person, virtual, video and hybrid learning. The collection and dissemination of data, information and reports associated with the performance of the division’s various training programs. This includes research, analysis, report writing and presentations of report material and data. Evaluating training effectiveness and achievement of learning outcomes, and recommending improvements as needed.
Other duties include:
Assisting with purchasing for statewide training and other bureau programs. Providing inventory management and organizational support for bureau supplies and equipment. Providing operational support for special projects and initiatives. Consulting with parks, districts and central office program areas to assess needs. Developing and utilizing surveys, interviews or focus groups, as appropriate. Coordinating and collaborating with training liaisons, staff or subject matter experts on program development, design, delivery, tracking and reporting. Analyzing, reporting and evaluating external training resources, including technology options, instructional guides and instructors/speakers with consideration for cost, relevance and priorities. Maintaining knowledge of current practices, methods and trends in the training/learning/development field and making recommendations as appropriate. Conducting training for trainers and staff and serving as a mentor. Taking the lead on new initiatives and serving as subject matter expert on particular courses or training techniques. Performing travel and other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abili
ti es: Knowledge of: Principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communication. Principles, methods and techniques of successful training and professional development programs. Use of current media and technology in training programs. Applicable accessibility and inclusion laws, regulations, standards and guidelines. Current fiscal procedures. Skilled in: Current software use including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and Adobe Acrobat. Effective public speaking. Development and management of division-wide initiatives. Ability to: Utilize problem solving techniques and apply critical thinking skills. Establish and maintain effective working relationships. Plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Delegate across chains of command. Apply creativity to the development and management of new programming. 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. Minimum Quali
fi ca ti ons: Maintain a valid driver’s license. Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrate personal experience with successful development, review, evaluation and production of a variety of training programs, including program standards and guidelines, training-based program curricula and program plans Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour (commensurate with 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: Division of Recreation and Parks This job will be located in Tallahassee, FL. The Bureau of Operational Services – Interpretive Services office is located in the division headquarters at Marjorie and Archie Carr Building at 3800 Commonwealth Blvd. Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combine 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 Bene
fi ts of Working for the State of Florida: Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s benefits package for eligible OPS employees includes: 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; And more! For a complete list of benefits, visit
www.mybenefits.myflorida.com
. *Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours average per week) refer to the links above for detailed eligibility requirements. 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: HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us HR_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov 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.Candidatesrequiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 245-2511. DEP requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. 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.
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Tool OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I (Training Specialist) State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection OPEN COMPETITIVE This position is located in Tallahassee, FL Position Overview and Responsibilities: The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and well-organized individual with strong training program and professional development skills for the Division of Recreation and Parks. Florida State Parks span the entire state with 175 state parks and trails, the only state park system in the United States to be recognized four times with the gold medal award. This position’s focus includes statewide training and meeting development and facilitation. This position will be scheduled for up to 40 hours per week. Success in this position requires a dynamic individual capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously, easily adapting to change and possessing a true spirit of teamwork and service. This position assists with:
Training and meeting facilitation, including Florida Park Service Orientation, Ranger Academy, FPS Leadership Academy, Park Managers Meeting, Assistant Park Managers Meeting, Resource Managers Meeting, Interpretive Chairpersons Meeting, Concessions Meeting, CSO Meeting, Administrative Assistants Meeting and Certified Interpretive Guide Training. Inventory management and maintenance of training technology equipment and other supplies. Training and meeting planning and logistics, including:
Identifying and securing appropriate training sites, costs and agreements, to include in-park and off-site locations. Producing cost estimates and monitoring expenditures. Creating registration and evaluation surveys and compiling survey results. Creating and preparing support materials, such as nametags, certificates and agendas. Organizing training supplies for transportation to and from off-site trainings and meetings. Purchasing and receiving training and meeting materials.
Using the Learning Management System (LMS) for statewide training tracking and management. Designing, developing and delivering training and professional development programs that apply best practice models and learning theory in various formats – in-person, virtual, video and hybrid learning. The collection and dissemination of data, information and reports associated with the performance of the division’s various training programs. This includes research, analysis, report writing and presentations of report material and data. Evaluating training effectiveness and achievement of learning outcomes, and recommending improvements as needed.
Other duties include:
Assisting with purchasing for statewide training and other bureau programs. Providing inventory management and organizational support for bureau supplies and equipment. Providing operational support for special projects and initiatives. Consulting with parks, districts and central office program areas to assess needs. Developing and utilizing surveys, interviews or focus groups, as appropriate. Coordinating and collaborating with training liaisons, staff or subject matter experts on program development, design, delivery, tracking and reporting. Analyzing, reporting and evaluating external training resources, including technology options, instructional guides and instructors/speakers with consideration for cost, relevance and priorities. Maintaining knowledge of current practices, methods and trends in the training/learning/development field and making recommendations as appropriate. Conducting training for trainers and staff and serving as a mentor. Taking the lead on new initiatives and serving as subject matter expert on particular courses or training techniques. Performing travel and other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abili
ti es: Knowledge of: Principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communication. Principles, methods and techniques of successful training and professional development programs. Use of current media and technology in training programs. Applicable accessibility and inclusion laws, regulations, standards and guidelines. Current fiscal procedures. Skilled in: Current software use including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and Adobe Acrobat. Effective public speaking. Development and management of division-wide initiatives. Ability to: Utilize problem solving techniques and apply critical thinking skills. Establish and maintain effective working relationships. Plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Delegate across chains of command. Apply creativity to the development and management of new programming. 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. Minimum Quali
fi ca ti ons: Maintain a valid driver’s license. Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrate personal experience with successful development, review, evaluation and production of a variety of training programs, including program standards and guidelines, training-based program curricula and program plans Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour (commensurate with 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: Division of Recreation and Parks This job will be located in Tallahassee, FL. The Bureau of Operational Services – Interpretive Services office is located in the division headquarters at Marjorie and Archie Carr Building at 3800 Commonwealth Blvd. Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combine 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 Bene
fi ts of Working for the State of Florida: Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s benefits package for eligible OPS employees includes: 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; And more! For a complete list of benefits, visit
www.mybenefits.myflorida.com
. *Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours average per week) refer to the links above for detailed eligibility requirements. 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: HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us HR_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov 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.Candidatesrequiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 245-2511. DEP requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. 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.
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