OPS STAFF ASSISTANT - 77901854

Requisition No: 848815 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: OPS STAFF ASSISTANT - 77901854

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 77901854 

Salary:  $20.00 Hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 03/26/2025 

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FLORIDA FISH & WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

DIVISION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

BOATING & WATERWAYS SECTION

OPS DERELICT VESSEL PROGRAM GRANT MANAGER

LEON COUNTY – POSITION NUMBER 77901854

$20.00 HOURLY / 40 HOURS PER WEEK

LOCATION

Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission

General Headquarters

Bryant Building

620 S. Meridian Street

Tallahassee, Florida 32399

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position is responsible for the daily management of the FWC Derelict Vessel Grants Program (DVGP) and assistance in other derelict vessel programs within the DV unit. This position answers directly to the Derelict Vessel Program Administrator in Tallahassee who oversees the FWC Derelict vessel and prevention programs. This position normally operates Monday – Friday from 8am – 5pm however may occasionally require nontraditional hours.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

• Reviews and monitors the daily receipt of applications sent to FWC for derelict vessel removal reimbursement grants. Assists in the review of related law enforcement cases for compliance of investigative requirements, reviews grant applications, completes preparation of local governmental grant contracts to be issued to the grantees for reimbursement in derelict vessel removal projects and coordinates with the contracts, legal and finance offices to route grant contracts for approval. Assists local agencies with closing out grant projects and submitting required closeout documentation to FWC Finance for the reimbursement process to grantee.
• Works with the Assistant DV Program Administrator in de-confliction of DV Removal Project case assignments. Works with partner agencies to form projects needed for the removal of derelict vessels through the Grant Program. Works with the FWC Derelict Vessel Program Administrator to monitor appropriated budgets and produce grant contracts within budgetary means.
• Works with new Partner agencies wishing to conduct grant removals by assisting them with application requirements and ultimate project completions in accordance with FWC Grant Program requirements. Becomes a subject matter expert in the requirements for FWC and partner agency officers to complete investigation of derelict vessels including the requirement to have all documentation entered into the SmartCop Mobile Forms DV Database. DV Grant Specialist will crosscheck the Mobile Forms DV Database to ensure the case has met the minimum requirements needed for the case to be eligible for grant removal.
• Is either certified or completes training and certification as a Florida Certified Contract Manager as provided by FWC. (If not already certified, training will be provided to the employee by FWC)
• Coordinates with the Program Administrator on needs within specific regions to enhance productivity of the overall DV Grant Program and opportunities for improvement.
• Assists in the review and associated updates needed for the DV Grant Program Webpage.
• Assists Derelict Vessel Program Staff as needed with the daily operation of the Derelict Vessel Program.
• Coordinates and responds to other programmatic needs as requested by the Program Administrator, Assistant Program Administrator or section leadership team.
• Works with law enforcement field staff officers and their supervisory staff, to get any additional information needed to meet grant-related requirements and meet deadlines for grant performance.
• Assists in the bid review process for non-grant related derelict vessel removal projects.
• Attends weekly derelict vessel unit meetings and reports on Grant Program's performance.

      MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree preferred, (or 2 years of law enforcement, criminal justice employment, or related contract management work can substitute for degree requirement).
• 2 Years of related professional experience.
• Certification as a Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) or must obtain within 10 months of employment.
• Ability to achieve a successful fingerprint and level II background investigation.
• Valid State of Florida driver’s license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to understand and comprehend state statutes, specific programmatic guidance documents and requirements of procedural accuracy.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat DC.
• Knowledge of database research
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to provide self-management and work within groups.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of time

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.