People First Service Center
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 60058768
People First Service Center, Inverness, Florida, United States, 34453
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 60058768
Date: Jan 8, 2026
Requisition No: 867806
Agency: Children and Families
Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 60058768
Position Number: 60058768
Posting begins and end dates: 01/09/2026 - 01/19/2026
Department of Children and Families
Central Service Area of Florida
Open Competitive
This is a Career Services position with the Central Service Area General Services Team. Current employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy.
POSITION LOCATION WILL BE DETERMINED BY SELECTED CANDIDATE LOCATION
What you will do This is a highly responsible professional position. The Incumbent will manage all leased and owned office/warehouse space in the Central Service Area. This will include all public and private leases as well as DCF owned facilities operations for the Central Services Area.
This position will assist the General Services Manager with fiscal, administrative, and programmatic tasks related to the Central Services Area of General Services.
How you will make an impact The incumbent in this position must display exemplary customer service and communication skills and have the ability to perform the following duties:
Manage facilities operations and space utilization to create high-efficiency, high-performance office space and minimize real estate spending across the Central Services Area.
Contract management for leases and service contracts.
Provide oversight to field staff to coordinate lease negotiations and procurements statewide, capital improvement and construction projects, completion and signature of real estate documents, contracts and agreements, acquisition and disposition of properties and energy management and efficiency programs.
Serve as the Department's liaison in consultation with other state agencies on day-to-day leasing and facilities management issues.
Conduct routine inspections on owned and leased facilities to ensure compliance with agency real estate strategic plan.
Make recommendations for facility budget requests.
Review and develop construction documents to ensure work performed meets needs of agency and adheres to applicable codes.
Some travel required to conduct site visits and monitor projects throughout the Central Services Area.
Maintain data collection for annual reporting of all leased and owned space in the Central Services Area.
Coordinate with landlords and vendors for repairs, routine maintenance, and annual services at leased and owned facilities.
Conduct field visits to monitor projects on a regular basis to ensure progression and resolution of issues.
Qualifications
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of experience working within state government in one or a combination of the following areas: facility leasing, procurement system, contract management, and supervisory experience.
Must possess a valid class E driver’s license.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Preferred candidate will hold or have held in the past a real estate license.
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
Knowledge of one or more of the following areas: real estate acquisition, disposition and management; real estate leasing and lease contract administration; facilities maintenance and operations.
Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to evaluate and analyze data relating to real estate management programs.
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to real estate management programs.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate effectively with customers and coworkers.
Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques and make independent decisions in accordance with documented processes.
Ability to plan, coordinate, and organize work assignments.
Ability to prepare reports and gather data.
Candidate Profile Application must be completed in its entirety.
Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
It is unacceptable to use the statement "See Resume" in place of entering work history.
Contact People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 if you encounter problems applying online.
Benefits of Working for the State of Florida
No state income tax for residents of Florida.
Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions.
About Department of Children and Families The mission of the Department of Children and Families is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.
Vision: We are a highly skilled workforce committed to empowering people with complex and varied needs to achieve the best outcomes for themselves and their families. In collaboration with community stakeholders, we will deliver world class and continuously improving service focused on providing the people we serve with the level and quality that we would demand and expect for our own families.
Values: A workforce that operates with integrity maintains loyalty to a code of ethics that requires the courage to take responsibility for providing the highest quality of service to the vulnerable. We are a solutions-focused learning organization built on a foundation of transparency in action and accountability of results. Both within the organization and among our stakeholders, we thrive in a culture of respect for diversity of opinion that is nurtured through open communication. High performing and committed, we are unified in our goal of excellence in achieving quality outcomes for those we serve.
Location: BROOKSVILLE, FL 34601; ORLANDO, FL 32808; INVERNESS, FL 34452; ORLANDO, FL 32803; ORLANDO, FL 32819; ORLANDO, FL 32809; ORLANDO, FL 32807; SANFORD, FL 32772; ORLANDO, FL 32833; ORLANDO, FL 32818; ORLANDO, FL 32811; ORLANDO, FL 32812; LEESBURG, FL 34748; SANFORD, FL 32810; LAKE WALES, FL 33898; LAKELAND, FL 33811; OCALA, FL 34482; ORLANDO, FL 32821; ROCKLEDGE, FL 32955; LAKE WALES, FL 33853; OCALA, FL 34470; BROOKSVILLE, FL 34602; ORLANDO, FL 32804; BARTOW, FL 33830; OCALA, FL 33474; LAKELAND, FL 33809; LAKELAND, FL 33801; WILDWOOD, FL 34785; ORLANDO, FL 32810; OCALA, FL 34475; SANFORD, FL 32771; ORLANDO, FL 32801; OCALA, FL 34473; BARTOW, FL 33831; ORLANDO, FL 32825; LEESBURG, FL 34788; LAKELAND, FL 33813; ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL 32714; BROOKSVILLE, FL 34604; LAKELAND, FL 33808; ORLANDO, FL 32835; BROOKSVILLE, FL 34614; LAKELAND, FL 33803; ORLANDO, FL 32814; OCALA, FL 34478; ORLANDO, FL 32831; INVERNESS, FL 34450; ORLANDO, FL 32827; OCALA, FL 34471; ORLANDO, FL 32822; SANFORD, FL 32773; ORLANDO, FL 32826; LAKELAND, FL 34761; OCALA, FL 34474; BARTOW, FL 32644; LAKE WALES, FL 33859; LAKELAND, FL 33805; OCALA, FL 34472; ROCKLEDGE, FL 32958; ORLANDO, FL 32824; ORLANDO, FL 32805; BROOKSVILLE, FL 34609; OCALA, FL 34479; LAKELAND, FL 33815; OCALA, FL 32674; ORLANDO, FL 32806.
For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Participation in the State of Florida Direct Deposit Program is required as a condition of employment per F.S. 110.113, and enrollment must be completed within the first 30 calendar days of your appointment.
Background Screening Requirement: Any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE: Candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidate 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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Requisition No: 867806
Agency: Children and Families
Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 60058768
Position Number: 60058768
Posting begins and end dates: 01/09/2026 - 01/19/2026
Department of Children and Families
Central Service Area of Florida
Open Competitive
This is a Career Services position with the Central Service Area General Services Team. Current employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy.
POSITION LOCATION WILL BE DETERMINED BY SELECTED CANDIDATE LOCATION
What you will do This is a highly responsible professional position. The Incumbent will manage all leased and owned office/warehouse space in the Central Service Area. This will include all public and private leases as well as DCF owned facilities operations for the Central Services Area.
This position will assist the General Services Manager with fiscal, administrative, and programmatic tasks related to the Central Services Area of General Services.
How you will make an impact The incumbent in this position must display exemplary customer service and communication skills and have the ability to perform the following duties:
Manage facilities operations and space utilization to create high-efficiency, high-performance office space and minimize real estate spending across the Central Services Area.
Contract management for leases and service contracts.
Provide oversight to field staff to coordinate lease negotiations and procurements statewide, capital improvement and construction projects, completion and signature of real estate documents, contracts and agreements, acquisition and disposition of properties and energy management and efficiency programs.
Serve as the Department's liaison in consultation with other state agencies on day-to-day leasing and facilities management issues.
Conduct routine inspections on owned and leased facilities to ensure compliance with agency real estate strategic plan.
Make recommendations for facility budget requests.
Review and develop construction documents to ensure work performed meets needs of agency and adheres to applicable codes.
Some travel required to conduct site visits and monitor projects throughout the Central Services Area.
Maintain data collection for annual reporting of all leased and owned space in the Central Services Area.
Coordinate with landlords and vendors for repairs, routine maintenance, and annual services at leased and owned facilities.
Conduct field visits to monitor projects on a regular basis to ensure progression and resolution of issues.
Qualifications
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of experience working within state government in one or a combination of the following areas: facility leasing, procurement system, contract management, and supervisory experience.
Must possess a valid class E driver’s license.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Preferred candidate will hold or have held in the past a real estate license.
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
Knowledge of one or more of the following areas: real estate acquisition, disposition and management; real estate leasing and lease contract administration; facilities maintenance and operations.
Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to evaluate and analyze data relating to real estate management programs.
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to real estate management programs.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate effectively with customers and coworkers.
Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques and make independent decisions in accordance with documented processes.
Ability to plan, coordinate, and organize work assignments.
Ability to prepare reports and gather data.
Candidate Profile Application must be completed in its entirety.
Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
It is unacceptable to use the statement "See Resume" in place of entering work history.
Contact People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 if you encounter problems applying online.
Benefits of Working for the State of Florida
No state income tax for residents of Florida.
Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions.
About Department of Children and Families The mission of the Department of Children and Families is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.
Vision: We are a highly skilled workforce committed to empowering people with complex and varied needs to achieve the best outcomes for themselves and their families. In collaboration with community stakeholders, we will deliver world class and continuously improving service focused on providing the people we serve with the level and quality that we would demand and expect for our own families.
Values: A workforce that operates with integrity maintains loyalty to a code of ethics that requires the courage to take responsibility for providing the highest quality of service to the vulnerable. We are a solutions-focused learning organization built on a foundation of transparency in action and accountability of results. Both within the organization and among our stakeholders, we thrive in a culture of respect for diversity of opinion that is nurtured through open communication. High performing and committed, we are unified in our goal of excellence in achieving quality outcomes for those we serve.
Location: BROOKSVILLE, FL 34601; ORLANDO, FL 32808; INVERNESS, FL 34452; ORLANDO, FL 32803; ORLANDO, FL 32819; ORLANDO, FL 32809; ORLANDO, FL 32807; SANFORD, FL 32772; ORLANDO, FL 32833; ORLANDO, FL 32818; ORLANDO, FL 32811; ORLANDO, FL 32812; LEESBURG, FL 34748; SANFORD, FL 32810; LAKE WALES, FL 33898; LAKELAND, FL 33811; OCALA, FL 34482; ORLANDO, FL 32821; ROCKLEDGE, FL 32955; LAKE WALES, FL 33853; OCALA, FL 34470; BROOKSVILLE, FL 34602; ORLANDO, FL 32804; BARTOW, FL 33830; OCALA, FL 33474; LAKELAND, FL 33809; LAKELAND, FL 33801; WILDWOOD, FL 34785; ORLANDO, FL 32810; OCALA, FL 34475; SANFORD, FL 32771; ORLANDO, FL 32801; OCALA, FL 34473; BARTOW, FL 33831; ORLANDO, FL 32825; LEESBURG, FL 34788; LAKELAND, FL 33813; ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL 32714; BROOKSVILLE, FL 34604; LAKELAND, FL 33808; ORLANDO, FL 32835; BROOKSVILLE, FL 34614; LAKELAND, FL 33803; ORLANDO, FL 32814; OCALA, FL 34478; ORLANDO, FL 32831; INVERNESS, FL 34450; ORLANDO, FL 32827; OCALA, FL 34471; ORLANDO, FL 32822; SANFORD, FL 32773; ORLANDO, FL 32826; LAKELAND, FL 34761; OCALA, FL 34474; BARTOW, FL 32644; LAKE WALES, FL 33859; LAKELAND, FL 33805; OCALA, FL 34472; ROCKLEDGE, FL 32958; ORLANDO, FL 32824; ORLANDO, FL 32805; BROOKSVILLE, FL 34609; OCALA, FL 34479; LAKELAND, FL 33815; OCALA, FL 32674; ORLANDO, FL 32806.
For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Participation in the State of Florida Direct Deposit Program is required as a condition of employment per F.S. 110.113, and enrollment must be completed within the first 30 calendar days of your appointment.
Background Screening Requirement: Any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE: Candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidate 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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