FL-DCF-Lakeland-General Services-Proj Mgmt/Business Ops

About the role

This General Services‑Project Management/Business Operations position supports the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) Office of Licensing in Lakeland, FL. The role is a 9+ month assignment (with possibility of extension) working Monday‑Friday, 8 am‑5 pm. You will be the primary point of contact for General Services, handling a wide variety of facilities, inventory, vehicle, and emergency‑response tasks while maintaining a courteous and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and account for Personal Protection Equipment and DSNAP inventory and distribution systems.
• Comply with CFOP 40‑2 Vehicle Management; maintain state vehicles and submit monthly logs.
• Maintain Emergency Response Vehicles & Trailers (ERV).
• Assist the MASC with day‑to‑day needs and witness weekly mail destruction.
• Assist with internal and external department moves.
• Make keys for employees and manage a key log.
• Manage the keycard system for several sites.
• Dispose of surplus materials and furniture per CFOP 80‑2.
• Supply employees with furniture and desks as needed.
• Install whiteboards, corkboards, and pictures across regional offices and hallways.
• Ensure you are prepared with hand dollies and necessary tools for each site; be responsible for issued equipment/tools.
• Assist IT with equipment moves during large relocations.
• Use correct hand dollies to move heavy items (filing cabinets, desks) following CFOP 215‑4 Safety & Loss Control.
• Verify facility operations (AC, lights, etc.) for employee comfort.
• Learn site locations, contacts, and use GPS effectively; introduce yourself professionally and leave business cards.
• Maintain a neat and tidy warehouse; keep aisles clear.
• Order supplies or request purchase orders promptly; never authorize services without a PO.
• Assist with Disaster Management during hurricanes: prepare facilities and assets, and support recovery efforts.
• Ensure all sites are free of safety issues before leaving; address any issues immediately.
• Handle trespassers on state property: ask them to leave, call 911 if refused, and inform Alleyn Tanner and Billy Ramos.
• Transfer surplus IT equipment to the Wildwood warehouse.
• Conduct site inspections as directed across the region.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate state vehicles.
• Willingness to occasionally drive a state vehicle to other DCF sites in the Central Region (Polk, Highlands, Hardee) during emergencies.
• Possibility of occasional overnight travel in the Suncoast Region during emergencies; travel includes gas, tolls, maintenance, and hotel/meals provided when required.
• Maintain vehicle logs per CFOP 40‑2 and submit them timely.
• Ability to lift and move heavy items using hand dollies and follow safety procedures (CFOP 215‑4).
• Strong independent work ethic; keep supervisor and team leaders informed of situations and report updates.
• Courteous, respectful, and professional demeanor as the first point of contact for General Services.
• Good time‑management skills and an open mind to learn various sites, contacts, and procedures.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm.