OPS CONSTRUCTION PROJECT CONSULTANT II - 42903114

Requisition No: 885388 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: OPS CONSTRUCTION PROJECT CONSULTANT II - 42903114

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 42903114 

Salary:  $25.00-$35.00/Hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 10/26/2026 

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OPS CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS CONSULTANT II

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES 

FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE 

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY --
THIS IS A FULL-TIME OTHER PERSONAL SERVICES (OPS) POSITION***

CONTACT: 

Leah Kincaid, 850-681-5873

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

A High School diploma or its equivalent and eight (8) years of experience in the field of building construction, two (2) years of which must have been as a supervisor or administrator of construction projects; or

A bachelor's degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university with a major in civil, construction, mechanical or architectural engineering or architecture and four (4) years of experience in the field of building construction, two years (2) of which must have been as a supervisor or administrator of construction projects; or

A master's degree (6 years) from an accredited college or university in one of the areas described above and three (3) years of experience in the field of building construction, two years (2) of which must have been as a supervisor or administrator of construction projects.

Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Occasional to moderate travel required.

Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other types of incidents requiring travel, as needed.

NOTES:

To maintain fairness and integrity, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be taken into consideration when determining qualification for the position.

JOB DUTIES:

This position assists the Florida Forest Service’s Supervising Construction Projects Administrator (SCPA) in managing the division’s facility/structure and road/bridge program. This work includes some program administration (inventory, budgeting, planning, recommending policy and procedure changes). Most of the work involves assisting the field units in identifying facility/structure maintenance and replacement needs and providing cost estimates. When facility/structure projects are approved, funding has been received, and a project has been established, work with the field unit to start the project to discuss scope, budget, and timeline. Manages facility/structure maintenance and design/build projects based upon the agency’s needs, from inception through completion, in the most efficient and optimum manner.

Discusses and provides project updates to the SPCA. Manages all projects with respect to time, scope, and budget and reports to the SCPA if the constraints change.

Reviews, evaluates, and approves project programs for assigned projects, ensuring that the defined scope can be achieved within budget limitations and is in accordance with established design guidelines and management plans. Coordinates and assists in the negotiation of professional contracts. Represents the division at project planning meetings to ensure the project has begun and developed realistically under existing construction methods and budget limitations. Participates in meetings with architects, engineers, etc., to ensure sound development of projects. Analyzes and reviews project plan design submittals with assistance as required. Reviews and maintains project budgets to ensure the project is developed within available funding.  Prepares the initial project schedule and follows the architect’s or engineer’s design development; coordinates schedules with the design professional; ensures that deadlines are met on schedule. Confers with parties concerned, as problems occur, to recommend and pursue solutions; secures follow-up assistance as required to monitor project schedules. Conducts bid openings for Construction quotes on projects not to exceed $200,000, receiving bids from qualified contractors. Coordinates with the FFS Fiscal section and FDACS Purchasing section on purchases and bids as needed.  Analyzes and reviews the architect/engineer's recommendation for award of bid for construction contracts. Coordinates award of contract and issuance of notice to proceed to the contractor. Reviews drawings and specifications of projects under construction for desirable changes or corrections for current and future projects. Chairs the initial construction conference with architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, client-agency representatives, and other interested parties. Reviews requisitions for payment to architects, engineers, contractors, testing laboratories, and other furnishing services during design and construction. Reviews change orders for completeness and recommends approval of change orders, substitutions of materials, equipment, and workmanship; initiates changes to improve projects if required. Makes periodic job site observations/inspections and discusses discrepancies with the contractor. Participates in substantial completion inspections, final inspections, and acceptance of projects for the state. Reviews architects, engineers, and construction contractors’ fulfillment of their contractual obligations to the state by observing and evaluating their performance.

Works with the field unit in preparation and development of the project program, which serves as the descriptive document for establishing project scope.

Assists with Facility/structure and road/bridge inventory, budgeting, planning.  Attends project manager meetings and submits project reporting documents as required.

Recommends and implements policies and procedures for the effective management of FFS construction projects. 

Performs other related duties as required.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida as an OPS employee is more than just a paycheck. 

• Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements*);
• Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b).  For additional details and online enrollment visit MyFloridaDeferredComp.com; 

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). For more information visit Social Security Alternative Plan (aigrs.com) and read OPS Social Security Alternative Plan (Does not apply to previous FRS Retirees)

• Flexible Spending Accounts; For a more benefits information, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

*Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours average per week) refer to People First at 877-562-7287 or go to:

https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/myhealth/eligibility_and_enrollment/ops_employees

SPECIAL NOTES:

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.