Requisition No: 833639 Agency: Environmental Protection Working Title: OPS CONSTRUCTION PROJECT CONSULTANT II - 37970216 Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: 37970216 Salary: $27.00-$33.00 per hour (commensurate with experience) Posting Closing Date: 08/02/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool OPS CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS CONSULTANT II State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection OPEN COMPETITIVE 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 create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida's natural resources and enhance its ecosystem. The Work You Will Do: OPS Construction Projects Consultant II (37970216) The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, Bureau of Design and Construction is seeking a highly skilled and self-motivated individual to join our fast-paced, $50 million design and construction team. The Bureau's primary customer is the Florida Park Service, recognized for the fourth time as the best state park system in the United States. This position will schedule up to 40 hours per week. The Difference You Will Make: The Division of Recreation and Parks is responsible for the promotion of the state park system for the use, enjoyment, and benefit of the people of Florida and its visitors and to contribute to the tourist appeal of Florida. Division employees support the state park system by administering programs that provide resource-based recreation while preserving, interpreting, and restoring natural and cultural resources. State Park employees work as a team to ensure that all the people of Florida and its visitors can experience the Real Florida. SM How You Will Grow: 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: Bureau of Design and Construction 3800 Commonwealth Boulevard Tallahassee, Florida 32399 Tallahassee, Florida's Capitol 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 benefits package for eligible OPS employees includes: * Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements*). For more details consult with People First at 877-562-7287 or go to: https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/health/eligibility_and_enrollment/ops_employees * Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b). For additional details and online enrollment visit MyFloridaDeferredComp.com * State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). (For more information, please click Social Security Alternative Plan (aigrs.com) and read OPS Social Security Alternative Plan; * Flexible Spending Accounts; For a more benefits information, 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. Pay: $27.00 - $33.00 per hour (commensurate with experience) Your Specific Responsibilities: This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organized and motivated individual to direct and manage construction projects relating to new state park development, renovation, rehabilitation and facility repair in the Central Panhandle and Northwest Florida. Regular travel for site inspections (as much as 50%) is required with this position. Duties and responsibilities: * Directs and manages administration to ensure fulfillment of contractual obligations of contractors, and consulting architects and engineers for the design and/or construction administration phase of their contract. * Thoroughly inspects assigned projects to verify compliance with construction/bid documents. * Manages projects utilizing effective construction administration procedures without deviation, to meet project schedules and budgets. Uses state vehicle for site inspection and meetings. * Schedules and chairs project related conferences and inspections with appropriate personnel in an organized professional manner. * Manages special projects or tasks to comply with established time frames with only valid situations exempt including information systems related coordination for the Design and Construction section with Divisions and Agency. * Manages projects to ensure quality workmanship to meet and/or exceed Design and Construction section's standards and industry standards. * Reviews change orders for fairness and accuracy. Coordinates changes with Design Manager (when applicable) and processes promptly to avoid project delay. * Evaluates pay invoices to assure work has been accomplished appropriately; approves and processes promptly in accordance with Finance and Accounting procedures. * Verifies permitting conditions have been met by the contractor. * Complies with established purchasing rules and regulations during assigned project implementation. * Carefully reviews pre-bid construction documents prepared by consultants or staff with regard to construction methods and techniques, and minimizes errors and/or omissions, without delaying design completion. * Maintains construction files in a neatly organized, pre-audit condition. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of: * Principles, techniques, materials and equipment in building construction. Knowledge in: * Architecture/engineering design, construction, production and/or operations. * General construction (design standards, and construction administration), material cost analysis. Skill in: * Computer word processing for reports, correspondence, etc. * Planning, organizing and coordinating building construction program activities. * Designing and implementing architecture/engineering contracts. * Analyzing and interpreting architecture/engineering data. * Applying engineering quantitative techniques. * Monitoring and inspecting building projects. * Communicating architecture/engineering information effectively verbally and in writing. * Solving problems relating to architecture/engineering. * Establishing and maintaining effective working relationship with others. * Understanding and applying applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Ability to: * Maintain a valid driver license. * Travel. Minimum Qualifications: * Maintain a valid driver license. Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge in: * Architecture/engineering design, construction, production and/or operations. Skill in: * Design and implementation of architecture/engineering contracts. * Analysis and interpretation of architecture/engineering data. * Applying architecture/engineering quantitative techniques. * Solving problems related to architecture/engineering. DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable 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_ER@dep.state.fl.us For questions concerning this position, please contact: Wileen Footman, Program Consultant Wileen.Footman@FloridaDEP.gov 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.