GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 41500032

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid personal time

Retirement plans

Tuition waivers

Job summary

The Florida Gaming Control Commission is seeking a Government Operations Consultant II to manage real property leasing and complex contract workflows in Tallahassee. The role involves coordinating with the Director of Administration, DMS, and external brokers to ensure accurate lease inventories, timely renewals, and compliant contracting processes.

Ideal candidates will have Florida State experience, strong Excel and Office skills, and the ability to develop policies and procedures while

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of State of Florida, administrative work in the areas of accounting, auditing, or project management involving multiple divisions/bureaus/units relating to administration; or
• One (1) year of State of Florida, Real Property Leasing experience.

Responsibilities

• Leasing: Responsible for the Commission’s real property leasing inventory and related tasks including tracking renewals, preparing space needs, and coordinating with DMS and brokers.
• Contract Manager: Crafts, evaluates, negotiates, and executes assigned contracts; maintains relationships with vendors and manages contract workflows.
• Other: Performs special projects and additional duties as assigned by the Director of Administration.

Skills

Excel advanced formulas & pivot tables

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Solaris

TRIRIGA

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website.

GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 41500032

Position Number: 41500032

***Open Competitive***

*Anticipated Vacancy*

Overview:

The Florida Gaming Control Commission is responsible for exercising all regulatory and executive powers of the state with respect to legal gaming, including pari-mutuel wagering, cardrooms, slot machine facilities, oversight of gaming compacts, and other forms of gambling authorized by state law, excluding the Lottery, as well as directly enforcing Florida’s gaming laws and combatting illegal gambling activities.

The agency is overseen by five Commissioners who are appointed by the Governor, with Commissioners appointing an Executive Director who leads a team of more than 200 staff members. The mission of the Florida Gaming Control Commission is to preserve and protect the integrity of gaming activities through fair regulation, licensing, effective criminal investigation, and enforcement.

The Commission offers a supportive work environment that fosters growth and collaboration.

Position Duties and Responsibilities :

Leasing

• Responsible for the Florida Gaming Control Commission’s real property leasing inventory.
• Assists the Director of Administration with acquiring lease space as directed.
• Responsible for accurately maintaining excel files that captures all lease liability inventory (CIP) spreadsheet of the Commission’s real estate properties.
• Responsible for managing the lease files, and auditing, coding, and processing invoices.
• Maintains a lease file on all leases with all information, including timelines and lease actions in detail.
• Tracks, monitors, and prepares, six months in advance, all renewal considerations.
• Completes Request for Space Need, run real estate cost monthly calculations, and manage, audit, and approve electrical bills for lease space.
• Works closely with the Director of Administration, state-contracted tenant broker, and Department of Management Services (DMS) to efficiently and correctly document and provide information to complete leasing solicitations.
• Serves as the Commission’s contact for the State-Owned Lands and Records System (FL Solaris) and TRIRIGA. Responsible for DMS lease space maintenance. Liaises with DMS in building-related maintenance and scheduling DMS conference rooms.
• Serves as the Commission’s liaison with the Department of State for records retention for all Commission records. Monitors, provides staff training, and prepares annual reports for records destruction.
• Uploads all leasing documents into FACTS immediately upon execution.

Contract Manager

Serves as contract manager for assigned contracts relating to real estate.

• Crafts, evaluates, negotiates, and executes assigned contracts.
• Creates and maintains relationships with vendors/contractors and serves as the main point of contact.
• Manages contract workflows and maintains records and documentation to established contracts and those in progress.
• Communicates and presents information to management about assigned contract-related matters.
• Solves any contract-related problems that may arise with other parties and internally.
• Responds promptly to staff regarding contract questions.

Other

• Special Projects and other duties as assigned by the Director of Administration.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and skilled in the application of Florida Statutes and Administrative Code.
• Knowledge of Department of Management Services leasing standards.
• Must have advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and be able to apply complex formulas and create pivot tables.
• Must be skilled in Microsoft Word, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to effectively use the state’s facilities management and inventory programs - Solaris and TRIRIGA.
• Ability to develop policy and procedure manuals, forms, and other materials as requested.
• Ability to communicate effectively for process improvement and cross function collaboration.
• Ability to evaluate and analyze policies and rules for publication and adoption in Florida Administrative Code.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of State of Florida, administrative work in the areas of accounting, auditing, or project management involving multiple divisions/bureaus/units relating to administration; or
• One (1) yearof State of Florida, Real Property Leasing experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Real Estate leasing experience and/or real estate license with the State of Florida.

Where you will work:

This position is located in Tallahassee,Florida.

Contact: Lisa Mustain, Director of Administration - [e-mail]

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The state offers a comprehensive compensation package for employees that features a highly competitive set of benefits including:

• Low premium health, dental, vision, life, and supplemental coverage options!
• Paid personal time that includes annual leave, sick leave, nine paid holidays, and one personal holiday!
• Paid administrative leave for mentoring, volunteering, voting, and more!
• Family planning support that includes adoption benefits and paid/unpaid leave options for family and medical responsibilities!
• Retirement plans that include employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com )!
• Deferred compensation plans!
• FREE basic life insurance plus additional options for you, your spouse, and children!
• Flexible Spending Accounts!
• Tuition waivers!

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

• The Florida Gaming Control Commission has employment restrictions for all commission employees referenced in sections 16.713 and 16.715 , Florida Statutes.
• This position requires a Level 2 background screening and participation in direct deposit as a condition of employment. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) and/or State Issued Photo Identification in order to conduct this background check.

Special Reminders:

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. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov .

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.

We hire only U. S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Our agency participates in the E-Verify System which is a federal government electronic database available for employers to use to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

The Florida Gaming Control Commission provides equal opportunities for applicants and employees regardless of actual or perceived race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and any other classification or status protected by law. The Commission does not show partiality or grant any special status to any applicant, employee, or group of employees unless otherwise required by law.

The Florida Gaming Control Commission is committed to increasing recruitment

and hiring of individuals with disabilities and improving employment outcomes.

The Commission values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country

and supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the FGCC Office of Human Resources by phone at [phone] or by email at [e-mail]. The FGCC requires that applicants provide notification in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

We hire only U. S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Our agency participates in the E-Verify System which is a federal government electronic database available for employers to use to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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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For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.