Ops Government Operations Consultant ; Graphic Designer

OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I (GRAPHIC DESIGNER)-

Date:
Jan 16, 2026

Requisition No:867042

Working Title: OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I (GRAPHIC DESIGNER)-

Pay Plan:
Temp

Position Number:

Salary: $24.00- $26.00 (commensurate with experience)

OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I (Graphic Designer)

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

OPEN COMPETITIVE

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a creative, well-organized, self-motivated individual to provide design services for interpretive projects serving the needs of the Division of Recreation and Parks (DRP) which includes Florida State Parks and provides leadership for outdoor recreation in Florida. Florida State Parks span the entire state with 175 state parks and trails managing over 800,000 acres.

The team this individual would join is charged with visual storytelling to support the Florida State Park’s Mission. “To provide resource-based recreation, while preserving, interpreting and restoring natural and cultural resources.”

The Graphic Designer is responsible for the following:

• Applying professional experience to theme-driven design projects aimed to enhance and inspire the visitor’s understanding, appreciation and support for Florida’s resources.
• Developing graphic layouts for nonpersonal interpretive content including museum exhibits, interpretive signs, print material, infographics, reports, presentations and digital media for internal and external audiences.
• Successfully collaborating with team members representing a variety of disciplines, while maintaining the integrity of quality design.
• Leading multiple projects through successful workflow during the research, content development, design, production, distribution and evaluation stages.
• Working independently with little supervision.
• Preparing procurement and production files for assigned interpretive projects.
• Developing and maintaining an inventory of successful nonpersonal interpretive products and resources.
• Designing graphic design training materials and presentations for staff to guide successful interpretive projects.
• Providing graphic design and interpretive product expertise when reviewing planning, design and fabrication work done by staff, vendors or partners.
• Traveling when required for statewide meetings, trainings, site visits and project coordination.
• Assisting with program operations and supporting other bureau functions as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Effective theme-driven interpretive design
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Successful graphic design principles
• Successful interpretive writing and media processes
• Appropriate media and technology in interpretation
• Applicable accessibility and inclusion laws, regulations, standards and guidelines
• Current fiscal procedures

Skilled in:

• Effective project management
• Successful organization practices
• Successful interpretive media development (publications, exhibits, signs, waysides, digital media)
• Current software use including Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign etc.) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, SharePoint)

Ability to:

• Utilize problem solving techniques and apply critical thinking skills
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Plan, organize and coordinate work assignments including anticipating and adjusting to maintain timelines
• Delegate across chains of command
• Apply creativity to the development and management of new projects
• Collect, organize, evaluate and analyze data
• Manage programs and deliver results based on projects 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

• Maintain a valid driver’s license

• Provide proof of formal interpretive training from the National Association for Interpretation
• Provide proof of formal graphic design training
• Demonstrate personal experience with developing themed interpretive materials…