OPS- Staff Assistant - 77909035

Requisition No: 830996 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: OPS- Staff Assistant - 77909035

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 77909035 

Salary:  $16.83 an hour 20 hours a week 

Posting Closing Date: 07/07/2024 

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Part time 20 hours a week

FWC Mission Statement: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.

Position number: 77909035

Address and telephone number: 3900 Drane Field Road, Lakeland, FL 33811; phone (863)648-3200

Supervisor: Josh Agee

Employment contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Description of duties: THIS IS A PART TIME OPS POSITION. IT IS NOT CAREER SERVICE, 

The Division of Habitat and Species Conservation is comprised of six Sections and two offices. An exciting opportunity exists for a Staff Assistant to join the team of employees wihin the Wildlife and Habitat Management Section at the Southwest Regional Office. This position provides secretarial and staff support for the regional wildlife biologist and other section staff including the assistant regional wildlife biologist and district wildlife biologists. Activities in support of these positions shall include:entering monthly reports into appropriate databases; preparing, composing and tracking all correspondence (letters, memoranda, permits, applications); researching and assembling data for reports and administrative decisions; assisting staff with questions regarding established policies and procedures to ensure compliance and consistency; processing invoices, requisitions, purchasing card charges and other administrative paperwork; organizing, maintaining and updating hard copy and electronic files of all project related activities and personnel records; routine clerical support including receiving and properly routing incoming mail, handling outgoing correspondence, maintaining stocks of office supplies, and photocopying; maintains calendars and making meeting or travel arrangements; assists with procurement of commodities and services; and, serving as liaison with field offices and personnel on administrative and clerical procedures; responds to requests for publications, rules, status of projects and other information; records and distributes messages/information; provides assistance to other sections/offices/divisions; completes other duties as assigned or needed.

This position will also assist the Regional Service Center in various administrative duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work in a professional office environment
• Experience with computers and common software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work in a team setting
• Secretarial, accounting, and/or bookkeeping experience
• Strong customer service skills

Broadband code: 43-6011-02

Class code: 0120

Region: SW - 0001

Title: Staff Assistant (OPS)

County: Polk

City: Lakeland

Facility: Southwest Regional Office

Working hours: 20 hours/week

Pay: $16.83/hour

List of any subordinates supervised: None

Residency requirement: live within 25 miles of Southwest Regional Office

Level of Education: minimum High School diploma; business-related degree preferred

Additional requirements: Must possess or obtain a valid Florida Driver’s License. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Occasional overnight travel is required.

Benefits: None

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 (1-866-663-4735). 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.