OPS Government Operations Consultant II - 77902062

Requisition No: 871619 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: OPS Government Operations Consultant II - 77902062

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 77902062 

Salary:  $23.47 an hour 1920 hours a fiscal year 

Posting Closing Date: 03/29/2026 

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Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Position number: 77902062

Title:  OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II

Hire-in Pay: $23.47 /hour (40 hours per week; 1,920 hours per year)

Supervisor: Ryder Hochmuth

Supervisor contact information: (863) 946-1194

Broadband code: 13-1111-04

Position location: 100 County Road 832, Felda, FL 33930 or 1937 Banana Grove Road, Moore Haven, FL 33471

Region: South

Counties: Hendry, Glades

Working hours: 8-5 M-F.  Occasional overnight travel is required.

List of any subordinates supervised: N/A

Residency requirement: Must live within 25 miles of the Spirit-of-the-Wild or Fisheating Creek Field Office.

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.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Division of Habitat and Species Conservation is comprised of six sections and two offices. This position is in the Wildlife and Habitat Management Section.

Minimum Qualifications: A high school diploma and eight years of professional experience in administrative work.  An associate’s degree can substitute for two of the eight years of experience and a bachelor’s degree can substitute for four of the eight years of experience.

Other requirements: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Must possess and maintain a valid minimum Class E State of Florida driver’s license. Occasional overnight travel is required.

Preferred Qualifications:  Knowledge of MyFloridaMarketPlace, the Purchasing Card system, and State of Florida purchasing processes preferred.  

Answers to qualifying questions must be validated in application, resume and cover letter.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Must be familiar with and able to utilize computers using Microsoft Office applications, telecommunications equipment, and general office equipment. Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments. Ability to handle telephone calls in a courteous and effective manner and provide excellent customer service in a consistent manner. Must be well organized, punctual, and display a cooperative and professional attitude. Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Knowledge of office procedures and practices and the principles and techniques of effective communications. Skilled in typing and data entry. Ability to produce final products within established timelines. Ability to organize files and other records; use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar; and type letters and other standard forms in correct format.

Description of duties: 

Ready to trade the "concrete jungle" for the real one? Join our dedicated team at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) as a Government Operations Consultant II! You'll be the organizational backbone for our passionate biologists and technicians who protect Florida’s stunning landscapes.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Work with a Purpose: You’re not just filing papers; you’re supporting the conservation of iconic areas like Fisheating Creek, Dinner Island Ranch, Okaloacoochee Slough, and Spirit-of-the-Wild Wildlife Management Areas.
• No Two Days are Alike: From coordinating staff trainings to managing essential office logistics, your role keeps our operations running smoothly so our team can focus on the wildlife.

• Scenic "Office" Views: You'll have the chance to travel across the Central District, visiting various field offices and attending regional meetings in the heart of Florida’s natural beauty.

What You’ll Be Doing

• The "Go-To" Person: Manage budget tracking, equipment forms, and office supplies to keep the team mission-ready.
• Team Liaison: Act as the friendly face and voice of our office, greeting the public and routing calls to help people connect with nature.
• Organizer Extraordinaire: Master both digital and paper files, schedule essential meetings, and handle critical procurement to ensure our biologists have what they need.
• Organizer Extraordinaire: Master both digital and paper files, schedule essential meetings, and handle critical procurement to ensure our biologists have what they need.
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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 (1-866-663-4735). 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.