GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 77000132

Requisition No: 877709 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 77000132

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 77000132 

Salary:  agency to update 

Posting Closing Date: 06/30/2026 

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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: 77000132

Anticipated Vacancy

Location: 620 S. Meridian Street Tallahassee, FL  32399

Salary: $1,733.08 biweekly + benefits ($21.66 an hour)

Supervisor:  Corey Anderson  for inquiries-- corey.anderson@myfwc.com

Broadband Code: 13-1111-04

Class Code: 2236

Region:  Northwest

Class Title: Government Operations Consultant II

County: Leon

Working Hours:  8:00am – 5:00pm

List of Subordinates Supervised: one government Operations Consultant I

Residency Requirement: 

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, 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 Aquatic Habitat Conservation and Restoration Section (AHCR) of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Division of Habitat and Species Conservation.

Minimum Qualifications: A high school diploma and eight years of professional experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, or administrative work.  A bachelor’s degree can substitute for four of the eight years’ experience. 

Answers to qualifying questions must be validated in application, resume and cover letter.  

Description of Duties:  This position functions as the Business Manager for the Aquatic Habitat Conservation and Restoration (AHCR) Section.

Assists AHCR leadership in accomplishing objectives of the Section as well as agency objectives.  These include but are not limited to administrative, budgetary, purchasing and personnel. Advise higher level management on problems and policies related to programmatic and operational issues.

Provides recommendations to the Section Leader and Subsection leaders for improvements and working with them to resolve problems.

Acts as AHCR HR Liaison contact for Human Resources, to include job advertisements, updating position descriptions, interviews and any other HR related matters.

Acts as timekeeper for section in approval of timesheets for Section staff.

Responsible for interpreting both statutory and agency rules, regulations and policies to accomplish these activities and ensure compliance.  Requires in-depth knowledge of agency principles, policies and procedures.  Periodically updates staff about new or revised policies and procedures related to purchasing, information technology, customer service and property.

Provides internal operating and Fixed Capital Outlay (FCO) budget oversight for AHCR section including but not limited to timely, accurate preparation of budget to include Section allotment, Aquatic Habitat Restoration/Enhancement Subsection workplan, expenditure corrections, FCO releases, and preparation of budget summary reports. Develops and amends contracts and administrative agreements between state, federal, and local governments and private sector companies. Ensures that Contracts, Purchase Orders and Change Order requests meet FWC administrative requirements and are processed within established time frames.

Serves as first line approver for the Section’s Purchase Order requests. Functions across FWC’s organizational structure by providing skills and expertise wherever needed through work on teams or as directed. Fosters increased spirit of teamwork between headquarters and Section field operations, and among other Sections. 

Responsible for following the provisions and requirements in Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, related to the Department of Financial Services rules and FWC’s invoice processing and warrant distribution procedures.  Work at FWC is cross-functional meaning duties may cross division/office lines.  The Commission expects employees to function across FWC’s organizational structure by providing their skills and expertise wherever needed through work on teams or as directed.

Supervises, plans workloads, workflows, deadlines, work objectives and time utilization with employees to ensure the work needs are met.  Directs the work of employees to ensure the best use of time and resources.  Communicates on a regular basis with employees and supervision keeping them informed of changes that occur.  Provides training to employees in methods for performing an effective and efficient job.  Evaluates employees through establishing criteria and responsibilities and meeting regularly with employees to ensure the established criteria are met.

Performs other related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Ability to coordinate a consultative program designed to ensure the resolution of managerial and operational problems.
• Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.
• Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to supervise people.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to assess budgetary needs.
• Ability to formulate policies and procedures.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities.
• Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials.
• Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document work and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions.

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.  

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.