ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT III-SES - 77000247

Requisition No: 865170 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT III-SES - 77000247

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 77000247 

Salary:  $1,598.10 biweekly + benefits 

Posting Closing Date: 12/03/2025 

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

Anticipated Vacancy

Position Number: 77000247

Location: 620 South Meridian Street Tallahassee Florida 32399

Salary: $1,598.10 biweekly + benefits

Supervisor: Melissa Tucker

Broadband Code: 43-6011-04

Class Code: 0712

Region: Northwest/Headquarters

Class Title: Administrative Assistant III-SES

County: Leon

Working Hours:  8:00am – 5:00pm

List of Subordinates Supervised: 1 OPS position

Residency Requirement: 25 Mile radius of Tallahassee

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

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,

The Division of Habitat & Species Conservation is comprised of six Sections and two offices. This position works within the Division of Habitat & Species Conservation Directors Office.

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

Description of Duties: 

This is a select exempt service position within the Division of Habitat and Species Conservation (HSC) that reports directly to the Division Director. The incumbent also provides administrative support for the two Deputy Directors of HSC. This position requires the ability to independently complete a variety of complex and technical duties with minimum supervision. Must be knowledgeable of the overall operations of the Commission, its regional and field offices, and other Divisions in order to be responsive to the general public, administrative staff, and other Commission employees.

Performs specialized project work as assigned by the Division Director and Deputy Division Directors. Coordinates staff assignments for Director and Deputy Directors to ensure projects and assignments are completed and submitted in a timely manner. Responsible for the scheduling and coordination of meetings, travel, and other functions for the Division Director and Deputy Directors.

Serves as liaison between HSC and the Executive Director's Office on scheduling legal, human relations, inspector general, legislative, and planning issues. Reviews and coordinates the preparation of Commission meeting related documents and assignments such as executive director reports, back-up for presentations, etc. Research and compiles documents and statistical reports and coordinates with staff on assignments for Commission and Division meetings to ensure materials are accurate and submitted for Director's review in a timely manner. The incumbent of this position represents HSC on a variety of agency teams. Serves as point of contact for the Executive Director's Office for tracking assignments made through the correspondence control system. Reviews and edits correspondence to ensure accuracy, uniformity and that deadlines are met. Assists staff members in gathering and compiling information as requested. Serves as the Division Public Records Request liaison and process expert, working with Section liaisons to ensure consistent and timely processing of public records requests.

Serves as lead administrative assistant for HSC. Identifies opportunities and makes recommendations for enhancing HSC support functions. Serves as office manager with other HSC administrative staff to ensure efficient communication, reconciliation of problems, and advise staff on policies and procedures related to correspondence preparation and routing, etc.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Courteously assists FWC constituents to resolve questions or problems they may have in matters relating to FWC, its programs or fish and wildlife conservation. Seeks to garner public support for agency objectives and programs by serving Florida's citizens in a positive and proactive manner.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams.
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures, principles, and practices.
• Ability to manage a large workflow and set appropriate priorities.
• Ability to prepare correspondence and technical reports.
• Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices.
• Ability to conduct fact-finding research and utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

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.