GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 77000723

Requisition No: 873474 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 77000723

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 77000723 

Salary:  AGENCY TO UPDATE 

Posting Closing Date: 04/21/2026 

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Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Section: Office of the Director, TrophyCatch Program

Working Title: Government Operations Consultant I

Position Number: 77000723

Salary: $ 41,550.62 Annually

Location: 7386 NW 71st St. Gainesville, FL 32653

TrophyCatch Program

Government Operations Consultant I – Position Number 77000723

Gainesville, FL

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree from a college or university and three years of professional experience in administrative work, systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation or engineering.

4 years’ professional direct related experience can substitute for the required bachelor's degree; additional years of experience as described above are also required.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Strong customer service skills and ability to communicate with the public, attention to detail, familiarity with planning and tracking events that provide value, interest in fishing and conservation.

Requirements:

Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory Level 1 background check at no cost to the candidate. 
 

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

As a key member of the TrophyCatch team within the FWC’s Division of Freshwater Fisheries Management, this employee will provide customer support to the Florida angling community as well as administrative support for a team that is passionate about recognizing anglers for participating in science and conserving trophy-sized Florida bass. As the coordinator for TrophyCatch events and prizing, this role requires someone who will provide exceptional customer service to a diverse stakeholder base as well as share a level of passion for fishing and conservation. The team member should also be able to accomplish broad-scale administrative tasks and duties to keep the program moving quickly.

The team member will communicate with participants of the TrophyCatch and Big Catch programs via public phone calls and emails. The employee will be responsible for planning, coordinating, tracking, and attending statewide promotional outreach events, distributing program prizes, and ordering items that pertain to the program.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong skills in customer service support

Ability to think critically

Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and Adobe

Skill in collecting, evaluating, and analyzing data such as for accounting, purchasing, inventory, prize and event tracking, and customer service requests

Skill in problem solving

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, using proper grammar and language skills

Ability to work independently and be proactive

Ability to pay attention to details

Strong organizational skills

Ability to positively communicate with the public at face-to-face events

Ability to assist with developing competitive solicitations

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)

For a more complete list of benefits, visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/.

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.

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.