DEO-192441-GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III-SES Full Time

Requisition No: 192441

Agency: Economic Opportunity

Working Title: DEO-192441-GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III-SES – 40034128

Position Number: 40034128

Salary: $50,000 – $70,000

Posting Closing Date: 06/26/2020

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) works across the state to support Florida’s economy, robust and talented workforce and our local communities. DEO is 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. DEO is focusing our efforts to help Floridians rebuild their homes and lives after the devastating impacts of Hurricanes Irma and Michael.

WHAT MAKES DEO UNIQUE AND A GREAT PLACE TO WORK?

• Highly skilled, professional environment *Healthcare Benefits

• Ongoing comprehensive training provided *Leave Benefits

• Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility Required) *Career Growth
• Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities

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.

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION RESPONSES TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE VERIFIABLE BASED ON YOUR SUBMITTED APPLICATION.

This position performs highly-responsible work as the Construction Manager within the Office of Disaster Recovery’s (ODR) 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.

THIS POSITION HAS THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM 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

THE HIRED CANDIDATE WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING

• 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

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO THOSE APPLICANTS THAT HAVE THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have at least two years of documented experience in the fields of construction management, building inspection, or building code administration
• Current licensure as a Florida Certified General Contractor, Florida Certified Building Contractor, Florida Certified Residential Contractor, Florida Building Code Administrator or Inspector is not required but strongly preferred
• Certification as a Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) is strongly preferred.

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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.)
If you think you have been subjected to unlawful discrimination, you may file a complaint within 180 days from the date of the alleged violation with either the recipient’s Equal Opportunity Officer, or the Director, Civil Rights Center:

• Equal Opportunity Officer, Department of Economic Opportunity, Caldwell Building – MSC 150, 107 East Madison Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-4129; or

• Director, Civil Rights Center (CRC), U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room N-4123, Washington, DC 20210.

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.

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