CHIEF OF DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION - 37000501

Requisition No: 858551 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: CHIEF OF DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION - 37000501

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 37000501 

Salary:  $87,975.00 -$99,500.00 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 08/16/2025 

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CHIEF OF DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION SES (37000501)

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

OPEN COMPETITIVE

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

Spends majority of their time communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees; and planning and directing employees’ work, and has the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline subordinate employees or effectively recommend such action. Oversee professional staff design, contracting and construction administration required to manage and protect Florida's natural and cultural resources.

Determines scope of projects, establishes priorities for preparation of detailed drawings and written specifications needed to apply for required environmental and building permits, receives competitive bids and awards contracts and oversees the construction of funded projects.

Oversee coordination with the Department of State, Division of Historical Resources for facility location, reconstruction and repair, renovation, or rehabilitation of historical structures.

Directs the preparation of detailed drawings and written specifications to establish standard facility designs for reuse as needed statewide to reduce construction costs, provide low maintenance facilities and speed up delivery services.

Oversees coordination with local governments to satisfy zoning and health requirements; Water Management Districts, Department of Management Services, State Fire Marshal’s Office and Environmental Protection Division of State Lands, Water Facilities, and Environmental Resources Permitting: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; and U.S.  Coast Guard to obtain permits for construction.

Oversee formulation of policies and standards for design and construction to ensure timely completion and control quality of finished projects.

Assures compliance with accessibility requirements, LBP and asbestos removal and appropriate building codes and including FBC and FFPC.

Directs preparation of standard construction costs used in preparation of the Division's Legislative Fixed Capital Outlay Budget Request.

Oversees direction of financial management activities for funded Fixed Capital Outlay and park expense projects assigned to the bureau for implementation.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• professional design, contracting, and construction processes, terms, functions and products
• environmental, zoning, and permitting requirements for construction

Ability to:

• schedule and monitor numerous design and construction program projects for timely and successful conclusion
• coordinate projects with various cooperating and affected parties
• understand and apply laws, rules, regulations and procedures
• plan, organize and direct program activities
• supervise professional designers, contractors, and related personnel effectively
• understand design drawings and specifications
• communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
• maintain a valid driver’s license
• travel

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Driver’s License

• Active Florida Architect, Professional Engineer’s License or General Contractor’s License

Position of Special Trust Requirement:

This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422, Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

Pay:

$87,975.00 -$99,500.00 Annually

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:

Division of Recreation and Parks

Bureau of Design and Construction

3800 Commonwealth Blvd.

Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combine 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 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.