OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - ASSISTANT CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER -37920069

OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - ASSISTANT CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER -37920069

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.

Where You Will Work: Bureau of Design and Construction 3900 Commonwealth Blvd., MS 520 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000

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: View email address on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io 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 click.appcast.io. 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 click.appcast.io). 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. VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location: TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399