GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 48007321 1

Government Operations Consultant II

This position is responsible for performing leasing duties for the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) Division of Blind Services (DBS). This position requires a thorough knowledge of Florida Statutes, Administrative Rules and department policy relative to the real property lease program, and the ability to assist in managing the department's real property lease program.

Duties and responsibilities include :

• Assisting in coordinating, developing and implementing departmental policies and regulations, state regulations, and statutes pertaining to the procurement of leased space.
• Identifying statewide space needs and in procuring the needed space by coordinating and preparing documents to receive prior approval for the space, bid specifications, and lease documents.
• Preparing guidelines for bid specifications, bid synopsis, and legal advertisements for bids.
• Providing technical assistance to all agencies and private sector entities with respect to bid completion, space acquisition, and utilization of space.
• Preparing DBS lease documents, bid specifications, relevant leasing correspondence, and maintaining the database for controlling real property lease management.
• Assisting with implementation of the review and analysis of leases, proposals, specification floor plans, and related documents pertaining to the acquisition of space for the department.
• Analyzing, evaluating, and investigating problems that occur with current lease space and providing problem-solving techniques to solve problems.
• Updating department leasing manual and policy & procedures as required.
• Responsible for annually reviewing and updating the Turlington Building space / rent allocations.
• Providing regular updates to the leasing director and bureau chief on all leasing and building modifications projects.
• Assisting the Recycling and Energy Conservation Program for the department and developing written procedures for recycling and energy conservation practices. Promoting awareness and establishing a database for tracking conservation efforts and savings.
• Performing other duties as required.

The employee will research and respond within specific timelines to special operational projects assigned by the bureau chief's office and leasing director. Projects must be completed within established time frames and accurately address the issue or concern of the requests.

The ideal incumbent must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities, and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance sometimes under stressful conditions. The incumbent must interact courteously with others. The performance and behavior of all employees must demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of the unit. Attendance is an essential function.

Minimum qualifications required include knowledge of administrative and office principles and practices, ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures, ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments, and ability to communicate effectively. Preferred qualifications include knowledge of Florida Statutes, Administrative Rules and department policy relative to the real property lease program, current or previous Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) certificate, and valid Florida Driver License.