OPS Construction Projects Consultant II - 77902292

OPS Construction Projects Consultant II - 77902292 Date: Jun 13, 2024 Location: TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforceoperations/humanresourcemanagement/forjobapplicants/everify) .Requisition No: 831249 Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation CommissionWorking Title: OPS Construction Projects Consultant II - 77902292Pay Plan: TempPosition Number: 77902292 Salary: $23.00-$32.00 Per hour Posting Closing Date: 06/30/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) FWC Mission Statement: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people. Employment is contingent upons successful completion of a background check.Position Number:77902292 Position Title: OPS Construction Projects Consultant II OPS-Amount of Hours Worked Per Fiscal Year: 1920 OPS Hourly Rate Rate of Pay: $23.00-$32.00 PER hour Supervisor: Michael Cottingham Broadband Code: 11-9021-02 Location : 1875 East Orange Avenue, Tallahassee, FL 32311 Region: Headquarters (Tallahassee), Northwest, North Central, Northeast, Southwest, South County: Leon, Bay, Columbia, Marion, Polk, Palm Beach Working hours: Occasional Weekends and Some Evenings List of any subordinates supervised: n/a Residency Requirement: None Description of Duties: The Division of Habitat and Species Conservation is comprised of six sections and two offices. This exciting opportunity is located in the Public Access Services Office. General duties will involve construction administration for projects including (but not limited to) renovation and construction of boardwalks, buildings (residential, commercial and agricultural), bridges, roads, boating and dock facilities and entrance improvements. Applicant must be able to conduct site visits, pre-bid meetings, pre-construction meetings, construction progress meetings, substantial and final project completion inspections. Applicant must be able to read and understand all applicable permitting agencies approvals for projects throughout the State of Florida. Applicant needs to be able to read, understand, and mark-up project plans and specifications. Applicant will be the Project Manager for multiple projects working with FWC staff, consisting of a Landscape Architect, Civil Engineers, and the General Contractor. Candidate will also coordinate with area staff and external professionals who provide additional services such as archeology monitoring, surveying, architecture, civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural and geotechnical engineering. Applicant must have good customer service skills including the ability to listen to our clients’ needs, articulate those needs concisely and represent clients’ interests through the planning, design and construction phases. Applicant must have excellent organizational skills and must be able to compile accurate field notes, prepare field reports and translate those documents into action in all phases of a project. Duties include all aspects of construction administration including bid requests, coordination with purchasing, development of task assignments for consultants, Purchase order and contract submittals. Applicant will need to coordinate with FWC staff, permitting officials and General Contractors throughout the construction phase. Must have the ability to travel 25% to 50% on average yearly. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to oversee contractor work. Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications. Proficiency with AutoCAD, Geographic Information Systems is desirable. Experience working with public land managers. Ability to manage multiple projects, to effectively organize and manage teams to develop work products. Demonstrated knowledge of, and extensive experience with standard construction techniques, building codes and related permitting, and supervision of construction contractors. Intermediate skills of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook. Basic knowledge of accounting. Ability to read and review building plans. Knowledge of building codes, laws and regulatory requirements. State project management experience is helpful. Knowledge and experience of state bidding and contracting policies and procedures is a plus. Minimum Qualifications: Prefer a bachelor's degree 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 (2) years of which must have been as a supervisor or administrator of construction projects; OR A master's degree 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 (2) years of which must have been as a supervisor or administrator of construction projects. Experience in the field of building construction can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education. Possession of a valid Driver License. Florida licensure as a registered contractor is a bonus, but not a requirement. 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.Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee