OPS Publications Production Specialist - 77902225

Requisition No: 866153 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: OPS Publications Production Specialist - 77902225

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 77902225 

Salary:  $21.25 an hour 1920 hours a fiscal year 

Posting Closing Date: 01/06/2026 

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Position Number: 77902225

Position Title: Publications Production Specialist I

If OPS Hourly Rate: $21.25 + Benefits up to 1920 hours per year

Supervisor: Samantha Adams

Supervisor contact information for inquiries, (phone and or email): Samantha.Adams@MyFWC.com 850-841-0513

Broadband Code: 27-3099-01

Class Code: 3720

Position location: Location to be determined.

Possible locations include: Panama City FL, Tallahassee FL, Lakeland FL, Ocala FL, Gainesville FL, St. Petersburg FL, West Palm Beach FL

Region: TBD

County: TBD

Working hours: 8:00-5 with some evenings and weekends

List of any subordinates supervised: N/A

Residency Requirement: N/A

Agency information:

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 Division of Habitat & Species Conservation is comprised of six Sections and two offices. This position works within the Public Access Services Office (PASO) of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Division of Habitat and Species Conservation.  

Minimum Qualifications: A high school diploma and five years of professional experience in editing and publishing. A bachelor’s degree can substitute for four of the five years’ experience. Valid Florida Driver’s License required.

Preferred qualifications 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

1. Ability to analyze needs and product requirements to create a design 

2. Knowledge of publication production and print process 

3. Ability to evaluate photography for use on web, print and sign products 

4. Highly organized, able to manage multiple projects, has strong attention to detail 

5. Self-directed and able to work as an effective team member 

6. Ability to travel for short overnight trips of 1-2 nights. 

7. Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Suite 

8. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator and InDesign 

10. Photography skills preferred  
11. Website skills via WordPress preferred

Description of Duties:

Graphic Design – 50% 

Selects, prepares, creates, reviews and completes free-hand or computer assisted artwork, graphics and typography using Adobe Creative Suite. Reviews and edits guide book designs in Adobe Illustrator. Designs publications, marketing materials, and other public information products. Maintains updated design standards for appropriate, graphically pleasing and accessible public communications. 

Production Management – 30% 

Tracks the publication production process, ensures timely product completion from concept to graphic design to printing to delivery. Obtains quotes, coordinates with business manager to ensure timely issuance of purchase orders and processing of invoices. Updates and maintains a database of products including type, dimensions, cost, production date and vendor. Organizes and maintains electronic records such as print or fabrication production specifications, contracts and photo releases. 

Photo Management – 15% 

Assists selecting appropriate photos for use in Wildlife Exploration products. Helps manage photo database using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. Secures and stores photo and model releases. Identifies gaps in photography resources and conducts photo shoots or secures photography as needed.  

Other Duties – 5% 

Attends staff meetings, participates in professional development courses as appropriate. Responds to telephone and mail inquires. Occasional participation in agency outreach events. Travel with overnight stays may be required. 

In addition to submitting an electronic State of Florida employment application and completing the qualifying questions, please attach a cover letter. This letter should at minimum explain your interest in the specific organization and position and identify your most relevant skills or experiences. Answers to qualifying questions must be validated in the application, resume and cover letter.

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.