PLANNING CONSULTANT / FACILITIES MAINTENANCE

State of Florida • LARGO, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs is hiring a Planning Consultant / Facilities Maintenance employee for its Mary Grizzle State Office Building in Largo, Pinellas County. The position develops, plans, and implements Capital Improvement Program (CIP) processes and systems for the State Veterans’ Homes, overseeing CIP activities and supporting professional care standards and compliance with state, federal, and VA regulatory guidelines.

The role provides facilities and maintenance oversight, including supervision of subordinates, preventative and recurring maintenance programs, facility and system inspections and analysis, and advice on the condition and lifecycle of physical infrastructure, electrical systems, water, utilities, appliances, and equipment. It supports CIP budget requirements and coordinates or advises on maintenance, construction grants, safety, energy conservation, and environmental services contracting. The position works for the LTC Homes Director and supports the Deputy Director. Travel, including extended overnight trips, is required.

The position is Career Service, with an annual salary of $80,000, paid biweekly. Applicants must provide verifiable education and employment history and attach claimed credentials to their application.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of verifiable maintenance experience.
• At least 3 years of verifiable supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of procedures and techniques for building and grounds maintenance and/or operating heating, air conditioning, sewage treatment, or water purification plants.
• Ability to operate, inspect, and/or maintain buildings and grounds, equipment, and/or machinery.
• At least 1 year of professional experience tracking expenditures and balancing funds.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Ability to prepare reports and statistical data.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel as needed; the position requires travel, including extended overnight trips.
• Successful completion of the due diligence process, including a Level II background check and drug test.
• Education and employment history must be verifiable; credentials claimed, such as degrees and certifications, must be attached to the application.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of documented experience working with Capital Improvement Projects.
• Three years of employment experience working for nursing homes or assisted living facilities.
• Employment experience communicating verbally and in writing with government entities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, and implement Capital Improvement Program (CIP) processes and systems for the State Veterans’ Homes.
• Oversee CIP activities for the State Veterans’ Homes and support professional standards of care and compliance with state, federal, and VA regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain working knowledge of the Department of Management Services (DMS), its processes, and its support of the FDVA Capital Improvement Program.
• Supervise subordinates in their daily responsibilities.
• Oversee preventative and recurring maintenance programs; inspect, study, and analyze facility and system characteristics.
• Advise the LTC Homes Director on the condition of the Homes’ physical infrastructure, electrical systems, water, utilities, and the lifecycle of supporting appliances and equipment.
• Support the Deputy Director by providing data regarding CIP requirements in the Legislative Budget Request (LBR) cycle.
• Consult, advise on, and facilitate the Preventative Maintenance Program for the State Veterans’ Nursing Homes (SVNHs).
• Participate in and advise on the Construction Grant Program for the SVNHs.
• Coordinate the Capital Improvement Plan for the SVNHs.
• Participate in and advise on the Safety Program for the SVNHs.
• Consult and advise on maintenance of physical plants and equipment, Life Safety Codes, Building Codes, and AHCA Construction Standards.
• Coordinate and facilitate the Energy and Conservation Program for the SVNHs.
• Serve as the FDVA Project Manager for the Environmental Services Contract.
• Travel as required, including extended overnight trips.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Excellent retirement package.
• Optional deferred compensation plan.
• Health, vision, dental, disability, and other supplemental insurance available at reasonable premium rates.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Nine paid holidays and a personal day.
• Tuition waiver for State Universities and Community Colleges, up to 6 credits per semester.

What This Job Offers

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