CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS CONSULTANT II - 37002175

Requisition No: 848208 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS CONSULTANT II - 37002175

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37002175 

Salary:  $48,000 - $52,000 Annually (commensurate with experience) 

Posting Closing Date: 03/18/2025 

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Construction Projects Consultant II

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

OPEN COMPETITIVE

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 create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystem.

The Work You Will Do:

Construction Projects Consultant II- Design Project Manager (37002175)

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.

The Difference You Will Make:

The Division of Recreation and Parks provides resource-based recreation while preserving, interpreting, and restoring natural and cultural resources. Florida state parks are managed and preserved for enjoyment by all through providing appropriate resource-based recreational opportunities, interpretation and education that help visitors connect to the Real Florida. SM

How You Will Grow:

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

3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, MS 520

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.

This position requires travel including visiting some of Florida’s favorite places.

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 (9) 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).
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers.
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Pay:

$48,000 - $52,000 Annually (commensurate with experience)

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position:

• Directs and manages major FCO Expense projects relating to new park development, renovation, restoration, and facility repair.
• Serves the Bureau in areas requiring building construction expertise as required.
• Directs 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.
• Inspects assigned projects to verify compliance with construction/bid documents.
• Manages 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 special projects or tasks to comply with established time frames with only valid situations exempt including information systems related coordination for the Design and Construction section with Divisions and Agency.
• 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 assure 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.
• 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. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge in:

• The principles, techniques, materials and equipment in building construction.
• Architecture/engineering design, construction, production and/or operations.
• General construction (design standards, and construction administration), material cost analysis.

Skill in:

• Computer word processing for reports, correspondence, etc.
• Planning, organizing and coordinating building construction program activities.
• Designing and implementing architecture/engineering contracts
• Analyzing and interpreting architecture/engineering data.
• Applying engineering quantitative techniques.
• Monitoring and inspecting building projects.
• Communicating architecture/engineering information effectively verbally and in writing.
• Solving problems relating to architecture/engineering.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationship with others.
• Understanding and applying applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge in:

Architecture/engineering design, construction, production and/or operations.

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.

Other Job Related Requirements for this position: 

Valid Driver License

Travel

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable 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_ER@dep.state.fl.us

For questions concerning this position, please contact:

Macey Robinson

Macey.S.Robinson@FloridaDEP.gov

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.