GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 40000216

Requisition No: 873741 

Agency: Commerce

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 40000216

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 40000216 

Salary:  $50,584.67 - $52,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 04/30/2026 

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Our Organization and Mission:

FloridaCommerce works across the state to support Florida’s economy, robust and talented workforce, and our local communities. We are dedicated to making a stronger and more resilient Florida, so our businesses, communities, and workforce are better prepared to withstand future economic slowdowns and natural disasters.

In collaboration with our partners, we salute our nation’s veterans and are honored to have the opportunity to support them and their family members by encouraging them to apply at FloridaCommerce for positions that fit their skill sets.

FloridaCommerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.  (TTY/TDD 1-800-955-8771 or the Florida Relay Service – 711.)

Let our mission become yours. To find out more about us, click on the link: http://www.floridajobs.org/

The Work You Will Do:

 This position works as a Construction Specialist within the Division of Community Development, Office of Long-Term Resiliency (OLTR) Rebuild Florida

The Difference You Will Make:

 Rebuild Florida programs connect eligible Floridans with disaster recovery funding and prioritize the most-impacted communities and the most vulnerable low-income individuals, including the elderly, those with disabilities and families with young children. These programs help return hurricane-impacted Floridians to decent, safe, and sanitary homes, create new affordable workforce housing, and fund vital infrastructure projects.

How You Will Grow:

FloridaCommerce encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies.  Trainings are made available throughout the year and on request with the Office of Training and Development within the Bureau of Human Resource Management. In accordance with our Vision and Mission, the employee:

• Furthers Florida’s economic vision by providing support that enhances the economy and develops, safe, and healthy communities.
• Meets customer/client expectations with an emphasis on responsiveness, quality, quantity, and timeliness of work.
• Provides information clearly, accurately, and succinctly; and exhibits good listening skills.
• Works collaboratively to optimize the effectiveness of FloridaCommerce’s available resources and tools.
• Uses knowledge acquired through education, training, or experience to complete tasks.

These expectations are for all our employees, and you will be expected to model these as a leader.  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.  

Where You Will Work:   

Tallahassee is Florida’s Capital City and continues to grow by attracting development and new businesses. Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend.  FloridaCommerce’s main office is in Downtown Tallahassee, the political epicenter that draws in visitors each year to visit the state’s Capitol. Each spring, the legislative session opens, and people pour in to see the Florida Legislature perform business and approve the state’s annual budget. Being in Tallahassee will guarantee you a unique experience, professional growth, entertainment, and culture. Tallahassee is:

• Known for its beautiful parks, rolling hills and oak trees, canopied roads, hotels, dining, museums, arts, music, and natural resources (https://talgov.com/ )
• Home to major college campuses, Florida State University (FSU), Florida A & M University (FAMU) and Tallahassee Community College (TCC).
• Approximately 22 miles from the nearest beach ( https://choosetallahassee.com/beaches-near-tallahassee/ )

• Within a state having no state income tax for residents of Florida

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

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

* We care about the success of our employees.

* We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customer’s experiences, and ourselves.

* A rewarding experience for reliable, compassionate, and professional employees.

Pay:  $50,584.67 - $52,000.00

Your Specific Responsibilities: 

• Serves as Construction Project Management/Liaison
• Conducts quality assurance and control inspections for CDBG-DR closeout.
• Provides support, processes improvements and training recommendations for the Bureau Operations team.
• Coordinates preparation of final consequences, findings, and facts; facilitates panel meetings; prepares reports; provides training and technical assistance to staff members.
• Plans, facilitates, and assists in the negotiation of construction task changes; procurement; coordinates the development of cost and price analysis; completes the checklists; facilitates findings of fact and resolves agreement disputes. Updates tracking systems and maintains agreement logs in accordance with department policy and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable statutory requirements.
• Supports management of the state construction vendor prequalified list of authorized vendors.
• Supports oversight of the award process of construction projects to vendors.
• Supports efforts to negotiate with vendor services on adjustments to contract.
• Supports management of the construction change control process.
• Supports management of the payment processing for all vendor payments.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of HUD CDBG-DR law and rules.
• Knowledge/experience in construction processes
• Knowledge of basic construction process and principles.
• Ability to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to evaluate procedural issues; review and prepare decisions.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment, while working independently as a team member.
• Ability to compile data from a variety of sources and present it in a logical manner.
• Working knowledge of computer software including, word processing, spreadsheets and email systems.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

Qualifications:

As a condition of pre-employment eligibility, a Level 2 security background screening is required, which consists of fingerprinting and a check of local, state, and national law enforcement records. 

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.