ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II - 77001033

Requisition No: 857872 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II - 77001033

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 77001033 

Salary:  $1,418.41 biweekly + benefits 

Posting Closing Date: 08/19/2025 

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

Position Number: 77001033

Location: Tallahassee FL, 1875 Orange Ave. East

Salary: $1,418.41 + benefits ($17.73 an hour)

Supervisor: Angela T. Williams

Broadband Code: 43-6011-03

Class Code: 0712

Class Title: Administrative Assistant II (Protected Species Permitting Administrative Assistant)

County: Leon

Working hours: 8am – 5pm, Monday through Friday. There may be occasional need to alter this schedule for travel or priority tasks.

List of Subordinates Supervised: No subordinates supervised.

Residency Requirement: must live within commuting distance to the office in Tallahassee.

Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history record check.

Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter highlighting their qualifications and expressing their interest in the position; applications that do not include these attachments will not be considered.

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 [insert name of Section/Office (Section or Office acronym)] of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Division of Habitat and Species Conservation.

This position works within the Wildlife Diversity Conservation Section (WDC) of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Division of Habitat and Species Conservation. This position will serve as a member of the Permitting and Incentives program and focus on providing administrative support and customer service to promote protected species conservation throughout Florida.

Minimum qualifications: A high school diploma and six years of professional experience in administrative work. A bachelor’s degree can substitute for four of the six years’ experience.

Description of Duties:

This Administrative Assistant works on a dynamic team and positively affects protected species conservation throughout Florida. This is a role in the Wildlife Diversity Conservation Section (WDC) that works to educate the public and conserve Florida’s diverse native protected species. This is an office-based position.

The main function of this position is to provide administrative support for protected species permitting, communications, and recordkeeping. The incumbent will be responsible for managing the protected species program’s primary email account, processing non-Florida resident falconry and peregrine falcon permits, file maintenance related to permits, recording financial transactions related to mitigation contributions, conducting purchase transactions, participating in meetings and other related administrative duties. The incumbent will be responsible for providing customer service to the public on protected species-related issues, primarily over the phone and by email, in a timely and professional manner. The individual in this position will serve as a contributing member of WDC and may handle other responsibilities related to protected species as appropriate.

Position may require occasional overnight travel.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to be a Team player, while also being able to work independently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to assist the public while communicating over the phone
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to interpret and convey complex information to a broad audience
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent customer service skills
• Ability to interact with members of the public in a professional, tactful, and courteous manner
• Ability to manage time effectively and respond to inquiries efficiently
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

FTE Employment Description: The position is FTE (Full Time Equivalent), which means that the employee is paid a bi-weekly salary. FTE employees are afforded health insurance benefits, participate in the Florida Retirement System, and receive paid leave and holidays.

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.

FWC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application / selection process, please contact the hiring authority in advance.

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.

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.