OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 77901431

Date:  Mar 18, 2025


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Requisition No: 849194 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 77901431

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 77901431 

Salary:  $20/Hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 07/25/2025 

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FLORIDA FISH & WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/GENERAL SERVICES SECTION

OPS GOVERNMANT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I

LEON COUNTY / POSITION NUMBER 77901431

ANTICIPATED VACANCY

                

**Previous Applicants need not apply**

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Position Title: OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I

Division: General Services

Position Number: 77901431

Salary: $20 AN HOUR (NOT TO EXCEED 40 HOURS A WEEK)
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Hiring Manager: Joshua Stringer

Location: Russell Office Park, 1875 Orange Avenue East Tallahassee, Florida 32311

Percent of Travel: 1-25% - Ability to travel for training workshops, etc. up to 5% of the time.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • An associates degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
  • Answers to qualifying questions must be verifiable within the work and/or educational history.
  • Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history check (fingerprint-based) in accordance with Chapter 435, Florida Statutes.
  • Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Commission expects its employees to be courteous and respectful while assisting Commission customers and stakeholders, ensuring each encounter is as positive as possible. Employees should promptly resolve questions or problems relating to the Commission, its programs and/or fish and wildlife resources. Employees should seek to gain public support for agency objectives and programs by serving Florida’s citizens in a positive and proactive manner and by listening to what the customer wants and striving to meet their needs. When appropriate, employees will explain the reasons for agency actions or decisions while communicating a consistent FWC point-of-view.
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.

This position assists with the daily operations of the Purchasing Section and performs the following duties:


60% Solicitations - Responsible for issuing Invitation to Bid, Requests for Proposals, Invitations to Negotiate and other solicitations, as appropriate. Provides information and support to agency staff in the solicitation process including in developing the scope of work and other documentation. Attend pre-bid conferences and evaluates bid / proposals for responsiveness and responsibility of vendors making submissions. Apply State Laws, Rules, and Commission Policy in the development and management of the solicitation process.
Prepares and maintains required solicitation documentation. Responsible for assisting the Construction Solicitations Manager with reporting and processing.


30% Procurement - Responsible for assisting in the timely and accurate processing and / or approval of purchase requisitions in the State's automated procurement system MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP). Reviews for accuracy, compliance with Laws, Rules, and Commission policy.


10% Other -
Assists in the development of documentation, manuals, or procedures related to the Commission's procurement practices.
Attends training and conferences, as necessary.
Performs other duties and special projects, as required.

 

 

 

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

  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of purchasing.
  • Ability to research and analyze specifications, conditions, and regulations pertaining to bids, contracts and/or prices.
  • Ability to apply and implement rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to the purchasing process.
  • Ability to put specifications, conditions, and regulations pertaining to bids, contracts and/or prices in writing.
  • Ability to maintain purchasing records.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in writing and speaking to convey information.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

 

Licensure/registration/certification requirements:

  • Valid Driver’s License

 

Statutes Establish or define the work performed:

Article IV, Section 9, Constitution of the State of Florida
Sections 379.1025 and 20.331, F.S.
Chapter 68, F.A.C.
Chapters 287, 255, 119 & 120, F.S.
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.

 

 

Working Hours:

5 Days, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Total hours in workweek: 40

General Information:

This position has financial disclosure responsibility in accordance with Section 112.3145, F.S.

The commission expects employees to be courteous and respectful, while assisting Commission customers and stakeholders, ensure each encounter is as positive as possible. Employee should promptly resolve questions or problems related to the commission, it’s programs and/or fish and wildlife resources. Employees should seek to gain public support for agency objectives and programs by serving Florida’s citizens in a positive and proactive manner, and by listening to what the customer wants and striving to meet their needs. When appropriate, employees will explain the reasons for the agency’s actions or decisions while communicating a consistent FWC point-of-view.

 

Responsible for the following 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.

 

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. 

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.

Location: 

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311


Nearest Major Market: Tallahassee