GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 41500032

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

4d • $55,000 - $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Gaming Control Commission’s Division of Administration is hiring a Government Operations Consultant II to manage the Commission’s real property leasing inventory and assigned real-estate-related contracts. The Commission regulates legal gaming and enforces Florida gaming laws, with a mission to preserve and protect the integrity of gaming through fair regulation, licensing, criminal investigation, and enforcement. The Commission describes its work environment as supportive and collaborative.

The position maintains lease inventory records and files, assists with acquiring lease space, processes lease-related invoices, tracks renewals, coordinates leasing solicitations, and serves as the Commission’s contact for state facilities and records systems. It also manages assigned contracts, including vendor relationships, contract documentation, workflows, and contract-related issues. The role is located in Tallahassee, Florida, and performs special projects and other duties as assigned by the Director of Administration.

Requirements

• At least two years of State of Florida administrative work in accounting, auditing, or project management involving multiple divisions, bureaus, or units relating to administration; or one year of State of Florida real property leasing experience.
• Knowledge of Florida Statutes and the Florida Administrative Code and skill in applying them.
• Knowledge of Department of Management Services leasing standards.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas and pivot tables.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to use the state’s facilities management and inventory programs, Solaris and TRIRIGA.
• Ability to develop policy and procedure manuals, forms, and other materials.
• Ability to communicate effectively to support process improvement and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to evaluate and analyze policies and rules for publication and adoption in the Florida Administrative Code.
• Must complete Level 2 background screening and participate in direct deposit as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Real estate leasing experience and/or a State of Florida real estate license.
• Florida Certified Contract Management certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Commission’s real property leasing inventory and assist the Director of Administration with acquiring lease space as directed.
• Maintain the Commission’s lease liability inventory spreadsheet and lease files, including detailed information, timelines, and lease actions.
• Audit, code, and process lease invoices; complete monthly real-estate cost calculations; and manage, audit, and approve electrical bills for leased space.
• Track lease renewals and prepare renewal considerations six months in advance.
• Complete Requests for Space Need and work with the Director of Administration, state-contracted tenant broker, and Department of Management Services (DMS) to document and provide information for leasing solicitations.
• Serve as the Commission’s contact for FL Solaris and TRIRIGA and manage DMS lease-space maintenance, building-maintenance coordination, and DMS conference-room scheduling.
• Serve as the Commission’s liaison with the Department of State for records retention; monitor records, provide staff training, and prepare annual records-destruction reports.
• Upload leasing documents into FACTS immediately after execution.
• Serve as contract manager for assigned real-estate-related contracts.
• Craft, evaluate, negotiate, and execute assigned contracts.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and contractors and serve as their main point of contact.
• Manage contract workflows and maintain records and documentation for active and in-progress contracts.
• Communicate and present information to management on assigned contract matters, resolve contract-related problems, and respond to staff contract questions.
• Complete special projects and other duties assigned by the Director of Administration.

Benefits

• Low-premium health, dental, vision, life, and supplemental coverage options.
• Paid annual leave, sick leave, nine paid holidays, and one personal holiday.
• Paid administrative leave for mentoring, volunteering, voting, and other activities.
• Adoption benefits and paid or unpaid leave options for family and medical responsibilities.
• Retirement plans with employer contributions.
• Deferred compensation plans.
• Free basic life insurance, with additional coverage options for employees and their families.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed