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Requisition No:854337
Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Working Title: OPS -Government Operations Consultant II -
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number:
Salary: $25.00 an hour
Posting Closing Date: 06/19/2025
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FWC Mission Statement:Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.
Position Number:
Location: 1875 Orange Ave. E. Tallahassee FL 32311
Salary: $25.00 per hour 1920 hours per year
Supervisor: Destinee Armstrong
Broadband Code:
Region: Headquarters
Class Title: OPS Government Operations Consultant II
County: Leon
Working Hours: 8:00am 5:00pm
List of Subordinates Supervised: none
Residency Requirement: Tallahassee or surrounding area
Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history record check.
Agency information
Our organization: The FWC envisions a Florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; where natural resources are valued and safely enjoyed by all; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities and a strong economy.
Our Mission: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.
Every organization has an identity that is forged not only by what it does but by how it conducts itself. The values embedded in our mission and expressed in the vision of the FWC are to make quality decisions by being dynamic science-informed efficient
The Division of Habitat & Species Conservation is comprised of six Sections and two offices. This position works within the Wildlife Diversity Conservation Section (WDC) of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commissions Division of Habitat and Species Conservation.
Minimum Qualifications: A high school diploma and eight years of professional experience in administrative work. A bachelors degree can substitute for four of the eight years experience.
Description of Duties:
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Wildlife Diversity Conservation Section (WDC) is seeking an organized motivated individual to serve as the State Wildlife Grants (SWG) Administrator. Floridas State Wildlife Grants Program is a federally funded matching grants program. The incumbent of this position will be responsible for coordinating with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) on new and existing awards. They will also serve as the point person for project personnel.
This position requires grant/contract writing project management invoice processing report creation and submission budget tracking and strong interpersonal skills. The incumbent will perform various administrative tasks associated with agency and grant operations and administration. Duties include reviewing contracts/agreements data management hosting remote meetings and other routine administrative reports. The incumbent will perform similar or other tasks as assigned as well as complete recommended training to enhance and maintain professional development and skills.
The successful applicant will be enthusiastic and self-motivated to complete quality work on time and will demonstrate strong leadership and communication abilities together with strong abilities to develop and carry out projects with minimal supervision and to also work as an effective team member when assisting on other projects.
Duties:
- Assist with applying for federal funds and manage grant from inception through closeout including any amendments that may be required
- Entering grant and project information into the Tracking and Reporting Actions for the Conservation of Species (TRACS) system
- Writing and submitting Federal Annual Performance Reports
- Monitors and tracks federal project spending to ensure projects are in compliance with USFWS guidelines.
- Review and approve expenditure grant cost sheets on a monthly basis for reimbursement.
- Provide technical assistance to operations and program staff related to grants and budget management.
- Keep informed of current USFWS fiscal policies and compliance guidelines.
- Conduct activities for implementation and evaluation of the State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of grants management.
- Familiar with State of Florida budget tracking systems.
- Knowledge of Excel formulas and pivot chart functionality to use in data analysis.
- Ability to demonstrate proficiency with Excel
- Ability to work independently and make decisions with minimal supervision.
- Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
- Ability to organize data into logical formats for presentation in reports documents and other written materials.
- Excellent communication and people skills.
- Excellent organization and time management skills.
In addition to submitting an electronic State of Florida employment application and completing the qualifying questions please attach a cover letter. This letter should at minimum explain your interest in the specific organization and position and identify your most relevant skills or experiences.
- OPS Employment This is a full-time OPS (Other Personnel Services) position. OPS employees are paid for the number of hours they work. OPS employees do not receive paid leave or paid holidays. OPS staff have the potential for health insurance benefits and participation in the Deferred Compensation investment retirement program.
- WHAT BENEFITS ARE APPLICABLE TO OPS EMPLOYEES
State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan - mandatory
Workers Compensation - mandatory
Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) - mandatory
Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements. Consult with People First or the servicing Human Resource Office for details.)
Deferred Compensation - voluntary
Employee Assistance Program voluntary
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Any form of paid leave
Paid holidays
Participation in the Florida Retirement System
Reinstatement rights or retention rights
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-). 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.
Required Experience:
Contract
Employment Type
Commission
