GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 77072470

Requisition No: 886041

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 77072470

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 77072470

Salary: $34,760 - $40,320.81 paid biweekly ($1,336.92 - $1,550.80)

Posting Closing Date: 11/02/2026

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GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I – POSITION 77072470

Position No. 77072470 Requisition No: 886041

FWC Division of Marine Fisheries Management, Director’s Office

Government Operations Consultant I with Benefits

Salary: $34,760 - $40,320.81 Annually, paid at $1,336.92 - $1,550.80 Biweekly

1875 Orange Avenue East, Tallahassee, FL 32311

Supervisor: Erika Burgess, Deputy Director

Posting Closing Date: November 2, 2026

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, ethical, collaborative, and committed to the vitality of the state and its environment. Visit our website for more information: MyFWC.com

Minimum Qualifications:

Four years of professional experience in office administrative work, purchasing, or an agency program area or substitution of an associate’s degree from an accredited college or university and two years of professional experience related to the responsibilities described herein.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference may be given to candidates with the following qualifications:

Prior customer service experience.

Requirements:

• Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history check, including fingerprinting, in accordance with Chapter 435, Florida Statutes.
• Working hours are 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.
• Responses to qualifying questions should be able to be verified by skills and/or experience stated on the profile application/resume. Information should be provided regarding any gaps in employment.
• Knowledge of basic computer applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.

Licensure, Certification or Registration Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license

Overview:

This position serves as a member of the administrative team for the Division and handles fleet management, purchasing, stakeholder inquiries, and general office duties.

Position Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the majority of purchases for the Division of Marine Fisheries Management (DMFM) to include creating and processing all purchase orders, acting as the Division’s super-buyer, and processing most of P-Card transactions.
• Responsible for following the provisions and requirements in Section 215.422, F.S., related to the Comptroller’s rules and FWC’s invoice processing and warrant distribution procedures.

• Works closely with the Division budget manager, the budget chief for DMFM, FFM and HGM, and the deputy director on PCard, PO and other budget processes, as needed.

• Assists DMFM staff with adhering to state and agency purchasing rules and guidelines.

• Serves as a receptionist for the DMFM. Greet guests and answers main incoming lines on a multi-line telephone system. Answers all possible questions and routes guests and calls as appropriate.
• Maintains the orderly appearance of the reception area.
• Maintains all Tallahassee vehicles.

Responsibilities associated with this duty include, but are not limited to maintaining all vehicle logs, entering this info into the agency’s system, ensuring all maintenance is completed in a timely manner, and washing and vacuuming vehicles as needed.

• Coordinates WEX cards, SunPass distribution and billing for Division.
• Coordinates and processes cell-phone distribution.
• Reviews inquiries received from the Office of the Executive Director (OED) and assigns to the appropriate staff member for response; follows-up to ensure deadlines are met, and requests extensions if needed.

• Maintains division copier including scheduling work by vendor, ordering supplies as needed, etc.
• Creates and prints business cards for division staff as requested.
• Maintains the office supply cabinets. Responsibilities associated with this duty include but are not limited to maintaining the organization of the supply cabinets, monitoring supplies for adequate stock, places office supply orders when supply is low or upon staff request.

• Orders legislative books, rule books, name tags, calendars and other office supplies as needed.

• Maintains the perquisites list with current staff, submits list to HR annually, and orders perquisite items as needed.
• Maintains an organization filing system for all paperwork pertaining to this position’s job duties including p-card purchase documentation, division/agency correspondence prepared and/or received by DMFM, monthly vehicle logs, etc.
• Performs other office duties as requested.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to understand written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents,

• Possesses a working knowledge of state purchasing rules and procedures;
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with others both in writing and orally.
• Ability to listen well, identify essential information, and effectively convey information on fishing regulations and other topics;

• Ability to listen effectively and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate and accurately complete work assignments.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to use good judgment in decision-making and planning.
• Ability to manage personal time, consistently report to work on time.
• Ability to establish and maintain effecting working relationships with diverse groups of people.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems;
• Knowledge of computer software including Word, Excel, Outlook, SAMAS (FLAIR), Correspondence Control System (Trackers) and Adobe Professional.

Work at FWC is cross-functional meaning duties may cross division/office lines. The Commission expects employees to function across FWC’s organizational structure by providing their skills and expertise wherever needed through work on teams or as directed.

The Commission expects its employees to be courteous and respectful while assisting Commission customers and stakeholders, ensuring each encounter is as positive as possible. Employees should promptly resolve questions or problems relating to the Commission, its programs and/or fish and wildlife resources. Employees should seek to gain public support for agency objectives and programs by serving Florida’s citizens in a positive and proactive manner and by listening to what the customer wants and striving to meet their needs. When appropriate, employees will explain the reasons for agency actions or decisions while communicating a consistent FWC point-of-view.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
State of Florida employees enjoy top-tier benefits offerings including comprehensive health coverage to meet the needs of you and your family while maintaining low deductibles and low monthly out-of-pocket contributions. State employees also enjoy the option of selecting between the FRS Pension Plan and the FRS Investment Plan for retirement. As an additional benefit, state employment affords you the opportunity to take part in the tuition waiver program within the state university and community college systems.

Health Premiums $25.00- Single / $90.00- Family Biweekly

No Cost $25,000 Life Insurance

Nine Paid State Holidays, One Personal Holiday per year

4 hours Annual Leave and 4 hours Sick Leave accrued Biweekly

Retirement Plan Options

State University and College Tuition Waiver Program

On the Job Trainings

Support for family planning, including paid maternity leave, adoption benefits, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Family Supportive Work Program (FSWP), and paid leave for family and medical responsibilities for eligible employees.

Paid administrative leave for mentoring, volunteering, voting, and other reasons because we understand the importance of giving back to the community.

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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 View phone number on aiapply.co). 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 by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.