GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 37001680
About The Position
Government Operations Consultant II (37001680) The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, Bureau of Design and Construction is seeking a highly skilled and self-motivated individual to join our fast-paced, $50 million design and construction team. The Bureau’s primary customer is the Florida Park Service, recognized for the fourth time as the best state park system in the United States. This position will schedule up to 40 hours per week. Manages the procurement and contracting aspect of design and construction projects. Drafts and prepares complex competitive solicitations (ITBs, RFPs, RFSOQs and ITNs) in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, and statutes for supervisory review. Prepares solicitations for issuance, prepares corresponding letters of interest, DMS Vendor Bid System ads, Florida DEP, DMS Office of Supplier Diversity and newspaper ads. Schedules and sets-up pre-proposal meetings as necessary for solicitations, conducts attendee sign-in, distributes relative materials, and leads meetings. Conducts solicitation openings, including but not limited to, opening date stamping, and tabulation of sealed bids/responses to solicitations. Reviews bids/responses received to determine responsiveness to solicitation. Provides necessary forms and guidance for the solicitation review committee. Reviews committee recommendations and posts results. Responsible for the preparation of single source requests which includes review of justification. Responsible for making viable recommendations to supervisor regarding bid awards, process improvement, and other assigned tasks. Drafts and prepares contract documents and related correspondence in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, and statutes. Reviews appropriate checklist to determine vendor/recipient. Notifies potential contractors and Department personnel of the need for justification or revision of questionable data. Assists department personnel/contractors in the resolution of contractors’ problems. Provides guidance to interested parties on Department procurement procedures. Reviews informal bid submittals, requests for insurance certificates and develops Purchase Requisitions/Direct Orders. Drafts Memorandum of Agreements (MOA) for local and other governmental agencies for review and approval, issues approved MOA’s accordingly, and maintain files. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Knowledge of:• State procurement processes.• Construction administration processes.• Basic contract management and administration processes.
- Skilled in:• Microsoft Office Suite.• Adobe.• Time management.• Organization.• Process management.
- Ability to: • Take the lead on assignments and responsibilities.• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.• Work well with others and individually.• Maintain a positive, can-do attitude.• Produce timely and effective results.• Provide quality solutions/recommendations.• Apply problem solving techniques.• Document workflow and other activities relating to process improvement.• Organize and coordinate work assignments.• Maintain a valid driver license.
- Valid driver license.
Responsibilities
- Manages the procurement and contracting aspect of design and construction projects.
- Drafts and prepares complex competitive solicitations (ITBs, RFPs, RFSOQs and ITNs) in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, and statutes for supervisory review.
- Prepares solicitations for issuance, prepares corresponding letters of interest, DMS Vendor Bid System ads, Florida DEP, DMS Office of Supplier Diversity and newspaper ads.
- Schedules and sets-up pre-proposal meetings as necessary for solicitations, conducts attendee sign-in, distributes relative materials, and leads meetings.
- Conducts solicitation openings, including but not limited to, opening date stamping, and tabulation of sealed bids/responses to solicitations.
- Reviews bids/responses received to determine responsiveness to solicitation.
- Provides necessary forms and guidance for the solicitation review committee.
- Reviews committee recommendations and posts results.
- Responsible for the preparation of single source requests which includes review of justification.
- Responsible for making viable recommendations to supervisor regarding bid awards, process improvement, and other assigned tasks.
- Drafts and prepares contract documents and related correspondence in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, and statutes.
- Reviews appropriate checklist to determine vendor/recipient.
- Notifies potential contractors and Department personnel of the need for justification or revision of questionable data.
- Assists department personnel/contractors in the resolution of contractors’ problems.
- Provides guidance to interested parties on Department procurement procedures.
- Reviews informal bid submittals, requests for insurance certificates and develops Purchase Requisitions/Direct Orders.
- Drafts Memorandum of Agreements (MOA) for local and other governmental agencies for review and approval, issues approved MOA’s accordingly, and maintain files.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 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 (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com)
- Tuition waivers
- Total Compensation Estimator Tool
- And more!
- For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
