OPS Staff Assistant - 77902062

Requisition No: 851222 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: OPS Staff Assistant - 77902062

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 77902062 

Salary:  $18.23 an hour/ 1920 hours a fiscal year 

Posting Closing Date: 05/14/2025 

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Title: OPS+ Staff Assistant

Position number: 77902062

Position Address : 1937 Banana Grove Road, Moore Haven 33471

Phone: (863) 946-1194

Supervisor: Ryder Hochmuth

Hire-in Pay: $18.23 /hour (40 hours per week; 1,920 hours per year)

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.

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

The FWC’s South Region has an exciting opportunity for a Staff Assistant to join a team of biologists and technicians in Glades County, FL. This position provides administrative, secretarial, and clerical support to Wildlife and Habitat Management staff in the Central District (i.e., Fisheating Creek, Dinner Island Ranch, Okaloacoochee Slough, and Spirit-of-the-Wild Wildlife Management Areas). Activities in support of these positions include: processing invoices, requisitions, purchasing card charges, and other administrative paperwork; assisting with the procurement of commodities and services; maintaining and organizing both paper and electronic files; mailing documents and packages; managing routine office equipment and services (e.g., alarm, pest control, fire extinguisher, office supplies); assisting with budget tracking and planning; compiling, reviewing, and processing equipment tracking forms; scheduling meetings; coordinating staff trainings; receiving and routing telephone calls in a courteous and positive manner; receptionist, greeting and responding to the public as appropriate; providing assistance to other sections/offices/divisions; and completing other duties as assigned or needed. While based at Fisheating Creek, the incumbent will travel to the other two field offices within the District to assist staff with administrative functions as needed, as well as attend regional and divisional meetings and various trainings as necessary.

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.

Preferred Qualifications: At least two years of secretarial, administrative support, or office clerical work experience. Knowledge of MyFloridaMarketPlace, the Purchasing Card system, and State of Florida purchasing processes preferred.  Knowledge of MyFloridaMarketPlace, the Purchasing Card system, and State of Florida purchasing processes preferred. 

Broadband code: 43-6011-02

Class code: 120

Region: South

County: 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 Fisheating Creek Field Office.

Minimum education requirements: 

Three years of secretarial or clerical work experience.

College education from an accredtited institution can substitute at the rate of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours for each year of the required work 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.

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.