Requisition No: 886993
Agency: Veterans Affairs
Working Title: PLANNING CONSULTANT / FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 50950177
Salary: $80,000
Posting Closing Date: 11/15/2026
Requisition # 886993
Annual Salary: $80,000.00
Excellent retirement package and optional deferred compensation plan. Health, vision, dental, disability, and other supplemental insurance available at reasonable premium rates. Paid vacation and sick leave. Nine (9) paid holidays and personal day. Tuition waiver available for State Universities and Community Colleges (up to 6 credits per semester).
Education and employment history must be verifiable. Please attach any credentials you claim (degrees, certifications, etc.) to your application.
Preference will be given to applicants with the following qualifications and experience:
Develop, plan and implement the CIP processes and systems to ensure positive outcome in the State Veterans' Homes. Oversees the CIP of State Veterans' Homes, maintains professional standards of care and ensures compliance with State, Federal and VA regulatory guidelines.
Have working knowledge/experience on the DMS organization, its processes, and how it interfaces with and supports the FDVA on our Capitol Improvement Program (CIP).
Supervises subordinates in their daily responsibilities and oversees preventative maintenance & recurring maintenance program, inspects, studies & analyzes characteristics of the facilities & systems.
Works for the LTC Homes Director and advises on the state of the Homes' physical infrastructure, electrical, water, utilities and life cycles on supporting appliances and equipment.
Supports the Deputy Director and provides critical data regarding the CIP in the Legislative Budget Process (LBR) cycle requirements.
Consult and advise on and facilitate the Preventative Maintenance Program for the SVNHs.
Participate and advise on the Construction Grant Program for the State Veterans' Nursing Homes (SVNHs).
Coordinate the Capitol Improvement Plan for the SVNHs.
Participate and advise on the Safety Program for the SVNHs.
Consult and advise regarding 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 is required for this position to include extended overnight trips.
Perform other duties as assigned
This position is in the Career Service System.
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.
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