GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 37021097

Requisition No: 867898 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 37021097

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37021097 

Salary:  $55,000 - $62,000 annually commensurate with experience 

Posting Closing Date: 01/22/2026 

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GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III 37021097
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
OPEN COMPETITIVE
This position is located in Apopka, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III (37021097)

The Bureau of Design and Construction is seeking a highly motivated individual with strong professional design and project management skills to join our dynamic team.

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 Central Florida. Regular travel for site inspections (as much as 50%) is required with this position.

•    Direct 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.
•    Manage 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 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 ensure 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:
•    Construction Principles, practices, techniques, materials and equipment.
•    Architecture/engineering design, construction, production and/or operations.
•    General construction (design standards and construction administration).
•    Material and labor cost analysis/estimating.
Skill in:
•    Computer word processing for reports, correspondence, etc.
•    Planning, organizing and coordinating building construction program activities.
•    Implementing and managing architecture/engineering contracts.
•    Analyzing and interpreting architecture/engineering data.
•    Applying engineering quantitative techniques.
•    Monitoring and inspecting construction projects.
•    Verbal and written conveyance of architectural and engineering information.
•    Solving problems relating to architecture/engineering.
•    Understanding and applying applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
 
Ability to:
•    Plan, direct and proactively manage approximately 15-20 projects simultaneously at various stages of completion.
•    Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
•    Conduct routine onsite project inspections.
•    Understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
•    Develop accurate and timely project cost estimates.
•    Review detailed specifications. 
•    Review, analyze and evaluate data.
•    Take the lead on assignments and other responsibilities.
•    Work well independently and as a team.
•    Maintain a positive, can-do attitude.
•    Produce timely and effective results.
•    Provide quality solutions/recommendations.
•    Apply problem solving techniques.
•    Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
•    Maintain a valid driver's license.
•    Travel periodically.

Minimum Qualifications: 
•    Valid Driver license.
•    Travel

Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge in:
•    Successfully managing public entity, multi-million-dollar construction projects.
 
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.
•    Microsoft Word, Office, Excel and Adobe.

Pay:
$55,000 - $62,000 annually 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
c/o District 3 Administration Office
1800 Wekiwa Circle
Apopka, Florida 32712

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: 
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
•    Annual and Sick Leave benefits; 
•    Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year; 
•    State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options; 
•    Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com); 
•    Tuition waivers;
•    Total Compensation Estimator Tool 
•    And more! 
For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com 

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:

HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us

HR_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov

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 (850) 245-2511. DEP requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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.

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.