OPS CONSTRUCTION PROJECT CONSULTANT II - 37970216

Requisition No: 858388 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS CONSTRUCTION PROJECT CONSULTANT II - 37970216

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 37970216 

Salary: $27.00 - $33.00 per hour (commensurate with experience) 

Posting Closing Date: 10/13/2025 

Total Compensation Estimator

OPS CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS CONSULTANT II

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

OPEN COMPETITIVE

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

OPS Construction Projects Consultant II (37970216)

The Bureau of Design and Construction is seeking a highly skilled and self-motivated individual to join our fast-paced, $75 million design and construction team. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organized and motivated individual to direct and manage construction projects relating to new state park development, renovation, rehabilitation and facility repair in the Central Panhandle and Northwest Florida. Regular travel for site inspections (as much as 50%) is required with this position.

Duties include, but not limited to the following:

• Directs and manages project administration to ensure fulfillment of contractual obligations of contractors, and consulting architects and engineers for the design and/or construction administration phase of their contract.
• Thoroughly inspects assigned projects to verify compliance with construction/bid documents.
• Manages projects utilizing effective construction administration procedures without deviation, to meet project schedules and budgets. Uses state vehicle for site inspection and meetings.
• Schedules and chairs project related conferences and inspections with appropriate personnel in an organized professional manner.
• Manages special projects or tasks to comply with established time frames with only valid situations exempt including information systems related coordination for the Design and Construction section with Divisions and Agency.
• Manages projects to ensure quality workmanship that meets or exceeds the Design and Construction section’s standards and industry standards.
• Reviews change orders for fairness and accuracy. Coordinates changes with Design Manager (when applicable) and processes promptly to avoid project delay.
• Evaluates pay invoices to assure work has been accomplished appropriately; reviews and processes pay applications promptly in accordance with Finance and Accounting procedures.
• Complies with established purchasing rules and regulations during assigned project implementation.
• Carefully reviews construction documents prepared by consultants or staff with regard to construction methods and techniques, and minimizes errors and/or omissions, without delaying design completion.
• Maintains project files in a neatly organized, pre-audit condition.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Principles, techniques, materials and equipment in building construction.

Knowledge in:

• Architecture/engineering design, construction, production and/or operations.
• General construction (design standards, and construction administration), material cost analysis.

Skill in:

• Computer word processing for reports, correspondence, etc.
• Planning, organizing and coordinating building construction program activities.
• Designing and implementing architecture/engineering contracts.
• Analyzing and interpreting architecture/engineering data.
• Applying engineering quantitative techniques.
• Monitoring and inspecting building projects.
• Communicating architecture/engineering information effectively verbally and in writing.
• Solving problems relating to architecture/engineering.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationship with others.
• Understanding and applying applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Ability to:

• Travel.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Maintain a valid driver license.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge in:

• Architecture/engineering design, construction, production and/or operations.

Skill in:

• Design and implementation of architecture/engineering contracts.
• Analysis and interpretation of architecture/engineering data.
• Applying architecture/engineering quantitative techniques.
• Solving problems related to architecture/engineering.

Pay:

$27.00 - $33.00 per hour (commensurate with experience)

Our Organization and Mission:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy. DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. 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 quickly.

Where You Will Work:

Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combine old world charm with a modern pace of life. Home to two major universities as well as state government, Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. Tallahassee is a highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job or those ready to enter the next exciting chapter in their career.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s benefits package for eligible OPS employees includes:

• Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements*).
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan, for more information, please visit ).
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit .

*Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours average per week) refer to the links above for detailed eligibility requirements.

Special Notes:

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:

[email protected]

[email protected]

An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 245-2511. DEP requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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.