Requisition No: 829535 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: FDC- CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS CONSULTANT II - 70046047- Central Office

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70046047 

Salary: $61,269.78 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 05/26/2024 

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Construction Project Consultant II- 70046047

This advertisement is for a full-time, Career Service position located at Central Office in the Division of Facilities Management and Building Construction in the Bureau of Construction.

Salary: $61,269.78 annually

The selected candidate will start at the above listed appointment rate. Refer to the Total Compensation Estimator Tool for a complete compensation estimate to include benefits, retirement, leave and holidays.

BENEFITS:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive employee benefits including:

• State Group Health Insurance Coverage.
• $25,000 Life Insurance Policy (100% paid by employer),
• Dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options available,
• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• 10 paid holidays each year.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com),
• Flexible Spending Accounts, and
• Tuition waivers to attend State of Florida community colleges, colleges, and universities!

For a more complete list of benefits, click https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/.

• This position may also qualify for Public Student Load Forgiveness (PSLF), please check with your loan provider or Dept of Education to determine if your loan qualifies.
• This location may qualify for other types of loan forgiveness so please check with your loan provider to determine if your loan qualifies.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

This is a highly advanced position requiring a minimum of six (6) years of experience in the commercial construction field. The position serves as a Subject Matter Expert for new construction and major maintenance repair and renovation projects at institutional facilities Statewide. This position will serve as the team leader for major repairs and renovations to various components of a correctional facility.

The incumbent in this position is responsible for, but not limited to:

• Administers construction projects accomplished by Agency personnel and inmate labor crews.
• Administers construction projects accomplished by Contractors and Construction Managers.
• Assists with hurricane/storm remediation efforts for the department involving reporting for FEMA and travelling to damaged sites to perform assessments and work with insurance adjusters. Also work with agency EOC to coordinate damage repairs.
• Assists with the building programming process for use in developing facility floor plans for the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC). Provides professional advice to institutions within FDC and assists with preparing FCO budget requests.
• Participates in the evaluation and selection of Architectural/Engineering (A/E) consultants and Construction Management (CM) firms that are engaged to provide professional services on Department projects. Participates in the negotiations of contracts with said A/E and CM firms.
• Administers work for projects that are performed by A/E and CM firms including pay request, invoices, schedule, and plan review.
• Prepares and monitors project schedules, budgets and allocation of funds. Verifies project compliance with approved budget.
• Travel to various institutions and assist with completing projects throughout the State.
• Other duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Six (6) or more years of professional experience in the construction field OR bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of experience.
• Three (3) or more years of experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to travel overnight up to 50% of time.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Florida commercial contractor's license in one or more trades of general building.
• Formal training and/or education on construction management or trades, architecture, or engineering.
• Training and/or experience in the issues related to the Security of inmates and tools on a construction site inside the secure perimeter of an institution.
• Minimum of three (3) or more years of project management

NOTE:

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

If you are interested in this position and meet the above indicated qualification and have the desired education, knowledge and experience, please submit a State of Florida Application and resume through the People First system. If you experience problems applying on-line, please call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

Successful applicant must pass a background screening and fingerprinting.

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.