GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 60032591

State of Florida • Gainesville, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a highly responsible professional position. The Incumbent will manage all leased and owned office/warehouse space in the Northern Service Area. This will include all public and private leases as well as DCF owned facilities operations for the Northern Services Area. This position will assist the General Services Manager with fiscal, administrative, and programmatic tasks related to the Northern Services Area of General Services.

Requirements

• 4 years of experience working within one or a combination of the following areas, facility leasing, facility operations, procurement system, contract management, and supervisory experience.
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience working within one or a combination of the following areas, facility leasing, facility operations, procurement system, contract management, and supervisory experience.
• Must possess a valid class E driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred candidate will hold or have held in the past a real estate license.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
• Knowledge of one or more of the following areas: real estate acquisition, disposition and management; real estate leasing and lease contract administration; facilities maintenance and operations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to evaluate and analyze data relating to real estate management programs.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to real estate management programs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate effectively with customers and coworkers.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques and make independent decisions in accordance with documented processes.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and organize work assignments.
• Ability to prepare reports and gather data.

Responsibilities

• Manage facilities operations and space utilization to create high-efficiency, high-performance office space and minimize real estate spending across the Northern Services Area.
• Contract management for leases and service contracts.
• Provide oversight to field staff to coordinate, lease negotiations and procurements statewide, capital improvement and construction projects, completion and signature of real estate documents, contracts and agreements, acquisition and disposition of properties and energy management and efficiency programs.
• Serves as the Departments liaison in consultation with other state agencies on day-to-day leasing and facilities management issues.
• Conducts routine inspections on owned and leased facilities to ensure compliance with agency real estate strategic plan.
• Makes recommendations for facility budget requests.
• Reviews and develops construction documents to ensure work performed meets needs of agency and adheres to applicable codes.
• Maintain data collection for annual reporting of all leased and owned space in the Northern Services Area.
• Coordinate with landlords and vendors for repairs, routine maintenance, and annual services at leased and owned facilities.
• Conducts field visits to monitor projects on a regular basis to ensure progression and resolution of issues.

Benefits

• No state income tax for residents of Florida
• Annual and Sick Leave benefits
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level