FDC - Assistant Bureau Chief OF Construction - 70011308 - Central Office

Requisition No: 827451

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: FDC - ASSISTANT BUREAU CHIEF OF CONSTRUCTION - 70011308 - Central Office

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 70011308

Salary: $86,615.88 annually

Posting Closing Date: 04/30/2024

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• OPEN COMPETITIVE*

Assistant Bureau Chief of Construction #70011308

Position is located in the Bureau of Construction- Tallahassee, Florida, Holland Building, Florida Department of Corrections

Salary: $86,615.88 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 Assistant Bureau Chief of Construction position is located in the Bureau of Construction in Tallahassee, Florida. The incumbent in this position will assist the Chief of Construction, Facilities Management and Building Construction in administering the construction program for the Department of Corrections. The Bureau includes staff professionally and technically trained in facility construction and repairs. This position oversees efforts by the Bureau by working with staff of regional offices, local facilities, the Department of Management Services, regulatory agencies, consulting architects and engineers, contractors and design professionals. The duties and responsibilities of this position, although not limited to those enumerated below, are as follows:

• Monitors project status, schedule, budgets, and allocation of funds for construction projects statewide. Verifies project compliance with approved budget and completion within approved schedule. Supervision and direction of Central Office Construction Project Consultants.

• Oversees preparation of correspondence with appropriate staff; reviews prepared correspondence for completeness and compliance, verifies funding source, verifies that due dates are met, and correspondence is prepared in a timely manner.

• Participates in the evaluation and selection of Architectural/Engineering (A/E) consultants and Construction Management (CM) firms that are engaged to provide professional services for Department of Corrections projects. Participates in the negotiations of contracts with said A/E and CM firms. Administers work for projects that are performed by outside A/E and CM firms including pay requests, invoices, schedules, and plan reviews. Provides professional advice to the Department of Corrections' regions and institutions in preparing FCO budget requests. Assists in preparing the department's FCO budget request.

• Serves as a resource person for the department's facilities by performing site visits, reviewing problems encountered with various elements of the facilities, and provide professional advice and solutions. These problems vary greatly; examples are leaky roofs, failing windows, failing security locks and systems, flooring problems and any general construction or renovation related problems at the facilities.

• Works closely with the department's Risk Management and Finance & Accounting sections in responding to FEMA RFI's and related documentation.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least three (3) years of supervisory/managerial experience in a construction related environment. AND

• At least three (3) years of operations and construction experience and a bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, business, or a related area, or

• At least five (5) years of operations and construction experience and an associate degree, or

• At least eight (8) years of operations and construction work experience.

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.