OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - Assistant Construction Project Manager - 37920069

Requisition No: 885027 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - Assistant Construction Project Manager - 37920069

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 37920069 

Salary: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour 

Posting Closing Date: 10/20/2026 

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OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I – 37920069

Assistant Construction Project Manager

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL  

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

The OPS Government Operations Consultant I (37920069) serves in the Bureau of Design and Construction (BDC), Construction Section. This role provides assistant project management support for construction projects relating to new state park development, renovation, rehabilitation, and facility repair throughout Southwest Florida. The position supports the BDC Construction Projects Consultant through contract management assistance, project documentation review, inspections, tracking, reporting, and other construction‑related administrative functions. This position does not include supervisory responsibility.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge in:

• General principles, techniques, materials and equipment utilized in building construction.
• Contract management and administration.
• General administrative concepts.

Skill in:

• Microsoft Office suite.
• Effective communication techniques.
• Planning, organizing and coordinating building construction program activities.
• Problem solving.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.
• Understanding and applying applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Ability to:

• Manage time effectively.
• Maintain multiple projects/tasks simultaneously.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Maintain organized and consistent project files.
• Work well independently and as part of a team.
• Provide quality solutions.
• Maintain a valid driver license.
• Travel occasionally.

Minimum Qualifications:

Valid driver license.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in:

• Architecture/engineering design, construction, production and/or operations.
• Construction project management; analyzing and interpreting architecture/engineering data.

Pay:

$17.00 - $20.00 per hour

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:

Bureau of Design and Construction

3800 Commonwealth Blvd.

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*).
• 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 .

*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:

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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.