OPS CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS CONSULTANT II - 37970337

Requisition No: 878669

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS CONSULTANT II - 37970337

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 37970337

Salary: $30.00 - $33.00 per hour (commensurate with experience)

Posting Closing Date: 08/27/2026

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OPS Construction Projects Consultant II (37970337)
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
This position is located in Apopka, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:
The OPS Construction Projects Consultant II (37970337) is responsible for directing and managing construction projects relating to new state park development, renovation, rehabilitation, and facility repair in Central Florida. This role is essential to supporting the Florida Park Service by ensuring high quality facilities and infrastructure across Florida’s award winning state park system. The position is located within the Division of Recreation and Parks, Bureau of Design and Construction, District 3 Administration Office. Primary responsibilities include managing construction activities, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, leading project inspections, reviewing project documentation, overseeing change orders and invoices, coordinating with consultants, and maintaining organized project files. Leadership responsibilities include directing project-related meetings and coordinating activities with consultants and other staff.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge in:
• Knowledge of principles, techniques, materials, and equipment in building construction.
• Knowledge in architecture/engineering design, construction, production and/or operations.
• Knowledge of general construction, design standards, construction administration, and material cost analysis.
• Knowledge of principles, techniques, materials, and equipment in building construction.
• Knowledge in architecture/engineering design, construction, production and/or operations.
• Knowledge of general construction, design standards, construction administration, and material cost analysis.
Skill in:
• Skill in word processing for reports and correspondence.
• Skill in planning, organizing, and coordinating construction program activities.
• Skill in designing and implementing architecture/engineering contracts.
• Skill in analyzing and interpreting architecture/engineering data.
• Skill in applying engineering quantitative techniques.
• Skill in monitoring and inspecting building projects.
• Skill in communicating technical information effectively.
• Skill in solving architecture/engineering-related problems.

Ability to:
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:
Valid Driver License
Regular and extensive travel for site inspections (up to 50%)
Experience managing construction projects and overseeing contract compliance

Pay:
$30.00 – $33.00 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:
Bureau of Design and Construction
District 3 Administration Office
Wekiwa Springs State Park
1800 Wekiwa Circle
Apopka, Florida 32712

Nestled just minutes from downtown Orlando, Wekiwa Springs State Park offers a truly unique work environment. Located in Apopka, Florida, the park is renowned for its crystal-clear emerald springs that feed the Wekiwa River, lush tropical hammocks, and abundant wildlife. Whether visitors are cooling off on a warm summer day or exploring Florida’s natural beauty, Wekiwa Springs provides an unforgettable outdoor experience – and an exceptional place to build your 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!
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*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.