Requisition No: 879242
Agency: Military Affairs
Working Title: CONSTRUCTION, PLANNING & DESIGN MGR
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 62000035
Salary: $80,000.00
Posting Closing Date: 08/03/2026
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Department of Military Affairs
*** OPEN COMPETITIVE***
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m. on closing date
VACANCY # 62000035
WORK LOCATION: St. Augustine, FL
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS (DMA)
The mission of the Florida Department of Military Affairs is to provide management oversight of the Florida National Guard and provide units and personnel ready to support national security objectives; to protect the public safety of citizens and to contribute to the national, state and community programs that add value to the United States of America and to the State of Florida.
OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance
Retirement Benefits
Vacation and Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Opportunities for Career Advancement
Tuition Waiver for Public College Courses
Training Opportunities
For benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
New employees of the Department of Military Affairs will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
New employees of the Department of Military Affairs are required to participate in a direct deposit/electronic transfer program.
The Department of Military Affairs is paid on a monthly basis.
As a CANDIDATE, you may be required to provide documentation (i.e., High School Diploma or Equivalency, College Transcripts, ETC.) to verify meeting these Minimum Qualifications.
To be considered for this position, application must be fully completed, your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process and clearly stated within the employment history.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A High School Diploma or equivalent; AND
Six (6) years of professional, full-time-equivalent experience in the field of building construction, four (4) years of which must have been as a supervisor or administrator of construction projects.
Education in Architecture, Engineering, Construction or related field may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
Professional Engineer or Architect License
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists in the supervision of daily CFMO operations. Oversees all administration and personnel issues to include the hiring of employees to ensure applicable state or federal rules are followed. Ensure fair hiring practices are in place utilizing standard legal interview questions and document all areas of an interview. Develop policies, procedures, and training for all personnel within the Directorate.
Manages the planning, design, and review of architectural/engineering projects. Coordinates and/or conducts site inspections for proposed temporary and permanent facility locations. Reviews, approves, or disapproves architect/engineer’s and construction contractor’s pay requests for compliance with contractual conditions and actual work completed.
Develops policies and procedures for proper space utilization and requirements including site selection, leased space acquisition, renovation and construction functions. Coordinate financial arrangements, contracts, and rental agreements in accordance with state and National Guard Bureau criteria. Supervises the development of procedures and plans for complete real property inventory of all Florida Army National Guard facilities.
Manages the preparation of construction budget requirements for state and federal projects for new construction and major maintenance and repair of existing facilities statewide. Reviews justification for initial and supplement requests for federal and state funds.
Participates in design-build presentations and contractor selection. Participates in selection process for professional consultant services. Negotiates/participates in reviews of design and contractor claims and works with attorneys to resolve legal claims/disputes.
Ensures risk assessments are conducted throughout the CFMO Directorate.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the principles, techniques, materials, and equipment used in building construction.
Knowledge of engineering design, construction, production, and/or operations.
Knowledge of construction materials and techniques.
Knowledge of architectural design, construction, production, and/or operation.
Knowledge of management principles and techniques.
Knowledge of the budgetary process.
Skill in using engineering tools, equipment, and/or instruments.
Skill in using architectural tools, equipment, and/or instruments.
Ability to plan, organize and direct architectural program activities.
Ability to manage design and building construction programs.
Ability to supervise people.
Ability to develop various reports.
Ability to plan, organize and direct building construction program activities.
Ability to formulate and administer policies and procedures.
Ability to design and implement engineering contracts.
Ability to plan, design, direct, evaluate and investigate engineering systems, techniques and programs.
Ability to prepare budgets.
Ability to apply engineering quantitative techniques.
Ability to monitor and inspect building projects.
Ability to determine work priorities, assigns work, and ensures proper completion of work assignments.
Ability to communicate engineering information effectively.
Ability to solve problems relating to engineering.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of personnel practices and procedures.
SPECIAL REMINDERS:
The State of Florida and The Department of Military Affairs participate in the E-Verify program. Federal law requires that all employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of any person hired to work in the United States.
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.
All members of the Florida Retirement System are required to contribute 3% of their salary on a pre-tax basis.
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
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.
The Department of Military Affairs values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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.
Location:
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