OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 77902284

Requisition No: 885551

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 77902284

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 77902284

Salary: AGENCY TO UPDATE

Posting Closing Date: 10/28/2026

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FWC Division of Marine Fisheries Management

OPS Government Operations Consultant II

$25 - $30 per hour, up to 40 hours per week

1875 E. Orange Ave.

Tallahassee, FL 32311

Supervisor: Carolyn Kalinowski

FWC – Division of Marine Fisheries Management

Fisheries Services Section

Government Operations Consultant II – OPS Position #77902284

Tallahassee, Florida - $25 - $30 per hour, up to 40 hours per week

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:

• High School diploma/equivalent and two years of professional experience related to the duties and responsibilities provided herein.
• Previous experience as a Contract Manager/Negotiator as demonstrated by competence with managing a contract through the contract lifecycle.
• Florida Certified Contract Negotiator Certification (FCCN), or the ability to obtain certification within 6 months.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current Florida Certified Contract Manager Certification (FCCM), or the ability to obtain certification within 6 months.
• Current Florida Certified Contract Negotiator (FCCN) certification.
• Experience with MyFloridaMarketPlace.
• Experience compiling analytical reports and presenting the data to management.

Requirements :

• Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history check in accordance with Chapter 435, Florida Statutes.
• Computer proficiency to include skills in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft software including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams.
• Working hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time and weekly working hours shall be a minimum of 30 hours per week, not to exceed 40 hours per week, according to supervisor discretion and program need.
• Some travel may be required.
• 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.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Current Florida Certified Contract Manager Certification (FCCM), or the ability to obtain certification within 6 months.
• Florida Certified Contract Negotiator Certification (FCCN), or the ability to obtain certification within 6 months.

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

The OPS Contract Manager position is responsible for managing, negotiating, and overseeing contracts and grants that support marine conservation initiatives including artificial reefs, oyster restoration, habitat restoration projects, research partnerships, and community engagement programs. This role ensures that all contracts and grants align with state regulations, funding requirements, and organizational goals and policies. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage contracts related to marine conservation efforts, including grants, cooperative agreements, MOUs, and service contracts.
• Ensure compliance with established Agency and Division policies and processes regarding required documents and procedures.
• Ensure compliance and funding requirements with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Collaborate with Division leadership and supervisors, legal counsel, the grants section, and procurement staff to align contracts and grants with project goals and timelines.
• Track contract/grant deliverables, payments, reporting deadlines, and renewal dates using a contract management system.
• Monitor contractor/vendor compliance with program requirements through review, analysis, and processing of financial and program deliverables, including expenditure, budgeting, staffing and progress reports, audits and requests for payment to ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency with applicable rules, regulations, and program criteria and objectives.
• Review all financial documentation submitted by contractors/vendors to ensure technical correctness, numerical accuracy, and completeness before submission for payment approval.
• Responsible for following the provisions and requirements in Section 215.422, Florida Statutes (F.S.), related to the Comptroller’s rules and FWC’s invoice processing and warrant distribution procedures.
• Provide technical consulting, relating to the receipt and use of federal and state grant funding, to ensure the completion of activities specified in the contracts awarded.
• Maintain organized records of all contracts and grants and related documentation for audits and reporting.
• Act as a Division Liaison while maintaining a strong working rapport with assigned contractors/vendors through verbal, written, and on-site communication.
• Assist with and support procurement processes.
• Crosstrain positions within the Division as needed.
• Serve as a liaison with other FWC divisions as directed.
• Perform other duties and travel as required.

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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to monitor contractor/vendor compliance with program requirements through review, analysis, and processing of financial and program deliverables, including expenditure, budgeting, staffing and progress reports, audits, and requests for payment.
• Knowledge of contract management in compliance with Chapters 119 and 287 F.S. and Rule 60A-1.002, FAC.
• Knowledge of procurement laws and rules, specifically Chapters 119 and 287 F.S.
• Ability to prepare contractual documents, to include but not limited to, a clearly established scope of work, deliverables directly related to the scope of work, performance criteria for each deliverable and financial consequences.
• Experience working with state and federal agencies.
• Experience managing multiple contracts and/or grants.
• Experience with software or other tools used to track expenditures and billing.
• Experience with state procurement practices and knowledge of state procurement requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to use good judgment in decision-making and planning skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate and complete work assignments.
• Ability to conduct fact-finding research and utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations and timelines and to demonstrate resiliency.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team, whether internally or externally.
• Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft software including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Teams.

Why should I apply?

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
*Eligible OPS positions and qualifying applicants may 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.

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

Low Cost $25,000 Life Insurance

OPS FICA Alternative Retirement Plan

On the Job Trainings

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

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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.