GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 77000132

Requisition No: 838929 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 77000132

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 77000132 

Salary:  $1,846.15 biweekly +benefits 

Posting Closing Date: 11/17/2024 

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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

Title: Government Operations Consultant II--career service

Location: 620 Sout Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399

Supervisor: Danielle Kirkland

Phone: 863-370-3247

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check

Description of Duties:

The Division of Habitat & Species Conservation is comprised of six Sections and two offices. The Aquatic Habitat Restoration/Enhancement Subsection (AHRE) 

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

Assists the Aquatic Habitat Conservation and Restoration (AHCR) Section Leader in accomplishing objectives of the Section as well 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.

Functions as the section Business Manager. 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, AHRE workplan, expenditure corrections, FCO releases, and preparation of monthly 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 HSC field operations and among 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.

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

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.

Broadband Code: 13-1111-04

Class Code: 2238

Region:  Northwest

Title: Government Operations Consultant II

County:  Leon

Office Location: Tallahassee Headquarters, Bryant Building

Working Hours: M-F, 8 AM – 5 PM (Hours may vary based on workload; may require work on weekends and non-traditional hours.)

Residency Requirement: FL

Licenses requirement: Valid FL Driver’s License

Salary:$1,846.15 bi-weekly + benefits 

Subordinates Supervised: 1 - Government Operations Consultant I  

Prefer a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in business administration is preferred; and minimum three years of experience in state government. Professional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

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.