Requisition No: 879867
Agency: Department of Corrections
Working Title: CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS CONSULTANT I - Lake Correctional Institution
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 70009002
Salary: $41,561.57 annually
Posting Closing Date: 07/31/2026
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
We Never Walk Alone
CPC I – Project Manager
This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at the Region 3 Maintenance Office in the Maintenance Department.
The mission of Facilities Management and Building Construction at the Florida Department of Corrections is to provide a safe, secure, and efficient environment for staff, inmates, and visitors. This is achieved through the effective management, maintenance, and construction of correctional facilities, ensuring they meet all regulatory standards and support the department's overall mission of public safety and rehabilitation.
This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.
JOB DUTIES:
This is a highly advanced position requiring at least one year of professional work experience in managing project budgets and contract management. The position is responsible for managing, overseeing, and updating project PR’s and budgets. This position is responsible for managing all contracts for regional facilities and completing operation reviews.
1. Develops work plans, budgets, and schedules; manages contracts and bid processes.
2. Submits purchase requests (PRs), monitors expenditures, and maintains maintenance and construction projects budgets.
3. Conducts facility visits to review and resolve maintenance issues.
4. Reviews and approves invoices; coordinates audits and ACA preparation.
5. Performs operational reviews of regional facilities.
BENEFITS:
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.
Tuition-Free college courses.
Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System:
Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan)
Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)
Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop)
Deferred Compensation
Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption.
REQUIREMENTS:
At least one (1) year of professional work experience with project budgets.
Minimum of three (3) or more years of experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
A valid driver’s license
Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT
The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering.
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY
The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. FDC uses E-Verify to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work after completing the I-9 form.
For online application issues, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
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. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Location:
CLERMONT, FL, US, 34711 CLERMONT, FL, US, 34714 CLERMONT, FL, US, 34715
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