GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III-SES

Job title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III-SES

Company: State of Florida

Job description: Requisition No: 414162

Agency: Economic Opportunity

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III-SES – 40034128

Position Number: 40034128

Salary: 60,000 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 07/23/2021

Our Organization and Mission:

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) 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 for positions at DEO that fit their skill sets.

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity 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 DEO’s mission become yours. To find out more about us, click on the link :

The Work You Will Do:

This position performs highly-responsible work as the Construction Manager within the Office of Long-Term Resiliency (OLTR) Rebuild Florida Housing Repair and Replacement Program and reports to the Housing Program Manager. This position is responsible for supervising all staff assigned to construction management duties within the Construction team, including Construction Specialists and Construction Control Specialists. Additionally, this position is responsible for managing construction operations for a statewide federally-funded CDBG-DR grant program, including providing oversight to general contractors, mobile home installation contractors, and subcontractors assigned to housing repair and replacement programs to achieve desired productivity expectations.

The Difference You Will Make:

DEO is a fast-paced work environment in which critical thinking and prioritizing are a must.

How You Will Grow:

DEO encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. Trainings are made available throughout the year and on request with our Office of HR Training and with our Division of Workforce Training Unit. In accordance with DEO’s 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 also exhibits good listening skills.
• Works collaboratively to optimize the effectiveness of DEO’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 attracting development and new business. Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. DEO is in Downtown Tallahassee, the political epicenter that draws in visitors each year to visit the Capitol. Each spring, the legislative session opens and people pour in to see the State perform its business. So regardless of what brought you here, being here will guarantee you an experience vibrant with entertainment, culture and delight. Tallahassee is:

• Known for its beautiful parks, rolling hills and oak trees, canopied roads, hotels, dining, museums, arts, music and natural resources (

) * 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 (

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

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA IS MORE THAN A PAYCHECK!!

• State Group Insurance coverage options+ * Retirement plan options, including employer

(health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental options) contributions (FYI, please click )

• Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year * Annual and Sick Leave Benefits

• Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required) * Flexible Spending Accounts

• Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities) * Ongoing comprehensive training provided

• Career Growth * Highly skilled, professional environment

• We care about the success of our employees.

• We care about the success of our clients.

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

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

Pay: 60,000 Annually

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Manages the state construction vendor prequalified list of authorized vendors
• Responsible for the drafting and revisions of procurement and construction contract documents
• Conducts periodic reviews of construction contracts and coordinates legal review of contracts to facilitate program objectives

• Oversees the award process of construction projects to vendors
• Manages the construction process and ensures speed and accuracy in tasks performed
• Negotiates with vendors regarding services and adjustments to contract
• Manages the construction change control process
• Manages the payment processing for all vendor invoices
• Coordinates weekly and monthly contract reporting of project permitting, progress inspections, and program compliance
• Coordinates with compliance team to verify that all program and HUD-mandated requirements are being adhered, such as Section 3 and Davis-Bacon Act objectives
• Assists with program policy changes and revisions
• Develops and conducts contractor programmatic training and briefs
• Serves as manager of the construction staff, conducting interviews, new hire training, programmatic training, delegation of tasks, and approving timesheets
• Resolving contractor and applicant problems by providing clarification and working through questions or complaints to ensure timely resolution
• Other duties as required

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to understand and apply rules, policies and procedures relating to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Program
• Ability to travel length distances within a designated geographic area
• Ability to use analytical skills to interpret and evaluate information
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of program/constituent information
• Ability to review documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with public record laws
• Ability to compile data and information for public records requests
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to conduct research and provide reports and analyses as required
• Ability to meet deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, customer service, or ethics
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and the Internet
• Strong customer service skills and knowledge of customer service best practices
• Excellent time management and critical thinking/problem solving skills
• Knowledge of Florida laws, the legislative and political processes and protocol
• Knowledge of public records law and requirements
• Knowledge of Rebuild Florida program applicant needs and program eligibility criteria
• Other duties as required

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.

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.

Expected salary: $60000 per year

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Job date: Thu, 08 Jul 2021 07:05:00 GMT

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