Job Description

Requisition No: 870297

Agency: Management Services

Working Title: GENERAL SERVICES SPECIALIST - 72000222

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 72000222

Salary: $49,019.88

Posting Closing Date: 03/03/2026

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General Services Specialist
Division of Property Management
Department of Management Services
This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

and Responsibilities:

Coordinate parking activities with other state departments' utilization of the parking program. This position involves the independent formulation and recommendation for changes to policies, rules, regulations and coordinating maintenance of all Department of Management Services' surface parking lots and parking structures throughout the State in the paid, permit, scramble and special parking areas.

Reviews and processes all reserved, permit and temporary contracts, terminations and agreements for rental spaces from all state agencies. This includes the execution of contracts as lessor for the Department of Management Services; proper collection of startup fees; completed accurately and correctly as to the lessee’s name, social security number, etc., and the distribution of contracts to ensure the agencies initiate payroll deduction for rental fees. Prepare and execute parking contracts for agency vehicles. Organizes, develops, enters and maintains all reports. Daily activities include assisting Agency Parking Representatives with parking requests, coordinating with Capitol Police and Facilities Managers regarding parking violators and security concerns.

Assists the division in the formulation of paid parking procedures for the state and interprets and administers parking policies for all departments as directed by the Florida Statutes. Provides written draft recommendations to the bureau, suggesting revisions and/or additions to policies and procedures

Collects and analyzes statistical data for planning future structures and the operations of existing garages. This data includes number of spaces in similar facilities, ratio of spaces to employees, in comparison to gross garage square footage, average footage, average oversell percentage in state facilities, etc.

Coordinates with DMS Finance and Admiration to ensure parking fees are reconciled.

Assists in purchasing of parking tags, tag controls, general housekeeping of program, and maintenance activities in state garages.

Assists in the preparation and compiling of decision papers, drafts statutes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures in the parking program.

Assists in the preparation of the parking program budget through the analyses of cost parking, tags, signage, garage repairs, painting, maintenance contracts and other annual supply costs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of electronic parking management systems
Knowledge of the principles and practices of parking programs
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures
Ability to formulate policies and procedures
Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques
Ability to analyze and identify operational and/or management problems
Ability to develop various reports
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to model behaviors of Accountability, Communication, Empowerment, Flexibility, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork.

Minimum Qualifications:

An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university and at least two years' experience in business administration, customer or public relations, procurement or accounting. Experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
Proficiency in the use of computer applications (e.g. Microsoft Office and internet-based).
This position requires sedentary work and repetitive motion.
Valid driver’s license.

Our Organization and Mission:
Under the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, Interim Secretary Tom Berger and DMS’ Executive Leadership Team, the Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) is a customer-oriented agency with a broad portfolio that includes the efficient use and management of real estate, procurement, human resources, group insurance, retirement, telecommunications, fleet, and federal property assistance programs used throughout Florida’s state government. It is against this backdrop that DMS strives to demonstrate its motto, “We serve those who serve Florida.”

Special Notes:
DMS is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience and transferrable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following provided email addresses:
DMS.Ability@dms.myflorida.com
DMS.Veterans@dms.myflorida.com
An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DMS Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 488-2707. DMS requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.