OPS Construction Projects Consultant II - 77902292

Requisition No: 848791 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: OPS Construction Projects Consultant II - 77902292

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 77902292 

Salary:  $23.00-$35.00 per hour depending on experience 

Posting Closing Date: 04/19/2025 

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Position Number: 77902292 (More than one position may be filled from this advertisement)

Position Title: OPS Construction Projects Consultant II

OPS Hourly Rate: $23.00-$35.00 per hour depending on experience; 1920 hours a fiscal year

Supervisor: Michael Cottingham,

Broadband Code: 11-9021-02

Physical Address: Possible locations include: Tallahassee FL, Lakeland FL, Ocala FL, Gainesville FL, St. Petersburg FL, West Palm Beach FL

Region: Headquarters (Tallahassee), Northwest, North Central, Northeast, Southwest, South

County: Leon, Bay, Columbia, Marion, Polk, Palm Beach

Working hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Occasional Weekends and Some Evenings

List of any subordinates supervised: n/a

Residency Requirement: none

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Our organization:

The FWC envisions a Florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; where natural resources are valued and safely enjoyed by all; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities and a strong economy.

Our Mission: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.

Every organization has an identity that is forged not only by what it does, but by how it conducts itself.  The values embedded in our mission and expressed in the vision of the FWC are to make quality decisions by being dynamic, science-informed, efficient, ethical, collaborative and committed to the vitality of the state and its environment.

Description of Duties:

This is the position of OPS Construction Projects Consultant II for the Planning & Design Sub-Section within FWC’s Public Access Services Office. The Public Access Services Office, part of the Division of Habitat and Species Conservation, is a leader in innovative best practices to provide safe, sustainable, quality wildlife experiences and conservation opportunities to the public.

This position is responsible for construction administration for statewide projects on Florida’s Wildlife Management Area system including (but not limited to) renovation and construction of boardwalks, buildings (residential, commercial and agricultural), bridges, roads, boating and dock facilities and entrance improvements.   

Applicant must be able to conduct site visits, pre-bid meetings, pre-construction meetings, construction progress meetings, substantial and final project completion inspections. Applicant must be able to read and understand all applicable permitting agencies approvals for projects throughout the State of Florida. Applicant needs to be able to read, understand, and mark-up project plans and specifications.   

Applicant will be the Project Manager for multiple projects working with FWC staff, consisting of a Landscape Architect, Civil Engineers, and the General Contractor.  Candidate will also coordinate with area staff and external professionals who provide additional services such as archeology monitoring, surveying, architecture, civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural and geotechnical engineering.  

Applicant must have good customer service skills including the ability to listen to our clients’ needs, articulate those needs concisely and represent clients’ interests through the planning, design and construction phases. Applicant must have excellent organizational skills and must be able to compile accurate field notes, prepare field reports and translate those documents into action in all phases of a project. 

Duties include all aspects of construction administration including bid requests, coordination with purchasing, development of task assignments for consultants, Purchase order and contract submittals. Applicant will need to coordinate with FWC staff, permitting officials and General Contractors throughout the construction phase.   

This position offers a pay rate depending on experience within the range of $23.00-$35.00 per hour with potential for health benefits, based on 1,920 hours per fiscal year. Applicant must have the ability to travel 25% to 50% on average yearly.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to oversee contractor work.

Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.

Experience working with public land managers.

Ability to manage multiple projects, to effectively organize and manage teams to develop work products.

Demonstrated knowledge of, and extensive experience with standard construction techniques, building codes and related permitting, and supervision of construction contractors.

Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.

Ability to read and review building plans.

Knowledge of building codes, laws and regulatory requirements.

State project management experience is helpful.

Knowledge and experience of state bidding and contracting policies and procedures is a plus.

Proficiency with AutoCAD, Geographic Information Systems is desirable.

Minimum Qualifications:

Eight years of experience in building construction, civil engineering, construction, mechanical or architectural engineering or architecture.  A degree can substitute for four of the eight years of required experience.

Possession of a valid Driver License.

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.