GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 77072932

Requisition No: 838190 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 77072932

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 77072932 

Salary:  $1,846.15 biweekly + benefits 

Posting Closing Date: 10/17/2024 

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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:  77072932

Location:  1875 Orange Ave. E., Tallahassee, FL 32311

Salary: $1,846.15 bi-weekly + benefits

Supervisor:  Robyn McDole

Broadband Code:  13-1111-04

Class Code:  2236

Region:  Headquarters

Class Title:  Government Operations Consultant II

County:  Leon

Working Hours:  8:00am – 5:00pm

List of Subordinates Supervised: none

Residency Requirement:  Tallahassee or surrounding area

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

Level of Education:   Prefer a bachelor’s degree. Professional or nonprofessional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

Description of Duties: 

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Wildlife Diversity Conservation Section (WDC) is seeking an organized, motivated individual to serve as the State Wildlife Grants Administrator. Florida’s State Wildlife Grants Program is a federally funded matching grants program. The incumbent of this position will be responsible for coordinating with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) on new and existing awards. They will also serve as the point person for project personnel.

This position requires grant/contract writing, project management, invoice processing, report creation and submission, budget tracking and strong interpersonal skills. The incumbent will perform various administrative tasks associated with agency and grant operations and administration. Duties include reviewing contracts/agreements, data management, hosting remote meetings and other routine administrative reports. The incumbent will perform similar or other tasks as assigned, as well as complete recommended training to enhance and maintain professional development and skills.

The successful applicant will be enthusiastic and self-motivated to complete quality work on time and will demonstrate strong leadership and communication abilities together with strong abilities to develop and carry out projects with minimal supervision and to also work as an effective team member when assisting on other projects.

Duties:

• Apply for federal funds and manage grant from inception through closeout, including any amendments that may be required
• Entering grant and project information into the Tracking and Reporting Actions for the Conservation of Species (TRACS) system
• Writing and submitting Federal Annual Performance Reports
• Monitors and tracks federal project spending to ensure projects are in compliance with USFWS guidelines.
• Reviews and approved expenditure grant cost sheets on a monthly basis for reimbursement.
• Provide technical assistance to operations and program staff related to grants and budget management.
• Responsible for keeping informed of current USFWS fiscal policies and compliance guidelines.
• Conduct activities for implementation and evaluation of the State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of grants management.
• State of Florida budget tracking systems.
• Knowledge of Excel, formulas, and pivot chart functionality to use in data analysis, proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions with minimal supervision.
• Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Ability to organize data into logical formats for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.

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.

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.