Requisition No: 875624
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - ASSISTANT CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER - 37970921
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 37970921
Salary: $20.00 per hour
Posting Closing Date: 05/25/2026
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OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I – 37970921
Assistant Construction Project Manager
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
This position is located in Osprey, FL
and Responsibilities:
The OPS Government Operations Consultant I (37970921) serves in the Bureau of Design and Construction (BDC), Construction Section. This role provides assistant project management support for construction projects relating to new state park development, renovation, rehabilitation, and facility repair throughout Southwest Florida. The position supports the BDC Construction Projects Consultant through contract management assistance, project documentation review, inspections, tracking, reporting, and other construction‑related administrative functions. This position does not include supervisory responsibility.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge in:
Skill in:
Ability to:
Minimum Qualifications:
Maintain a valid driver license.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in:
Pay:
$20.00 per hour
Our Organization and Mission:
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy. DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.
Where You Will Work:
Bureau of Design and Construction
c/o District 4 Administration Office
1843 South Tamiami Trail
Osprey, FL 34229
Osprey, Florida – Located in Southwest Florida, Osprey is home to natural, cultural, and historic resources including Historic Spanish Point, the Osprey Public Library, and nearby state park areas such as Oscar Scherer State Park and the Scherer Thaxton Preserve.
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s benefits package for eligible OPS employees includes:
For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com
*Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours average per week) refer to the links above for detailed eligibility requirements.
Special Notes:
DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable 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 email addresses:
HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us
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 DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 245-2511. DEP requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
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.
Join Florida’s talented workforce to fulfill your professional goals and achieve a meaningful career. Our talented public servants work hard to serve more than 19 million residents across Florida, and you, too, can realize success in the Sunshine State.
Working in Florida’s state government means being responsive to the issues impacting the taxpayers of our state. Florida’s state government boasts both fast-paced work environments in which critical thinking and creative problem-solving are a must as well as steady employment opportunities that prize consistent service to our state’s residents. In some positions, state employment means being able to influence policy decisions and help implement change. In others, state employment means being the reliable resource that our taxpayers have come to expect from Florida’s public servants. All positions offer the ability to gain valuable experience quickly, improving your overall skillset. The State of Florida is seeking individuals with leadership skills, creativity and dedication to their fellow Floridians and individuals who recognize the professional development opportunities and achievements possible through state service.
Florida boasts the third largest population in the country and is richly diverse in both population and landscape. With an award-winning park system, warm weather and beautiful bodies of water, Florida is the perfect environment for recreational activities and outdoor enthusiasts. Our favorable tax climate means your income goes further and our business-friendly policies foster private sector growth. Joining Florida’s talented, diverse workforce provides the opportunity to achieve your professional goals while living in a state that values quality of life, culture and recreation. For employment opportunities with the State of Florida, visit https://jobs.myflorida.com.
