OPS Building Construction Specialist position number 77909022

Requisition No: 842034 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: OPS Building Construction Specialist position number 77909022

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 77909022 

Salary:  $18.00-$21.00/hr 

Posting Closing Date: 01/06/2025 

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Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

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

Position Number: 77909022

Position Title: OPS Building Construction Specialist

OPS-Amount of Hours Worked Per Fiscal Year: Up to 1920 hours a year.

OPS Hourly Rate: $18.00-$21.00/hr

Supervisor & Position Number: Michael Cottingham 77072835

Broadband Code: 47-4099-02

Physical Address: 1875 E Orange Ave. Tallahassee FL 32311

Region: Headquarters

County: Leon

Working hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Some flexibility with schedule which includes occasional weekends and some evenings.

List of any subordinates supervised: n/a

Residency Requirement: n/a

Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.

Description of Duties:

This is the position of OPS Building Construction Specialist 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 building construction and repair tasks for facilities 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.   

• Assist on construction projects by evaluating the quality of work, take photos for documentation, fill out necessary reports.
• Experience with simple carpentry and handyman type of repairs would be a plus. 
• Inspect facilities and compile recommended repairs or replacement as needed.  Complete inspection reports with clarity about current conditions
• Review provided inspection reports and create a scope of work required for that particular project. 
• Compile necessary information and fill out purchase order requests, permit requests, other construction documentation as needed.
• Occasionally self perform smaller maintenance projects, depending on skill set and safety requirements.   
• Performs annual maintenance/cleaning duties as assigned to include pressure washing and touch up painting.
• Complete logs, files, and documentation accurately and on time.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

This position offers a pay rate depending on experience within the range of $18.00-$21.00 per hour with potential for health benefits, based on 1,920 hours per fiscal year. Applicant must have the ability to travel overnight 25% to 50% on average yearly.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

• Skilled in safely using and maintaining standard hand and power tools for maintenance and repair.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems with building functions and issues.
• Good physical condition and ability to do physical work, and other manual labor.
• Ability to easily lift 40 pounds.

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.