Job Opportunity Announcement

Position Number:   77909029

Position Title:   OPS Government Operations Consultant II

Length of Advertisement:   3 weeks

Type of Advertisement:   Open

If OPS Hourly Rate:   $22.95/hourly, 1920 hours/annually

If FTE Biweekly Rate of Pay:

Supervisor: Dean Cox, 001042

Supervisor contact information for inquiries:   850-487-9573

Broadband Code:   13-1111-04

Class Code:   2236

Position location:   2002 Old St. Augustine Rd., Tallahassee, Florida 32301

Region:   Northwest

County:   Leon

Working hours:   Mon.-Fri. 8 am-5 pm

List of any subordinates supervised:   None

Residency Requirement:   Yes

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Agency information

Our organization: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (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 Land Conservation and Planning (LCP) program of the Wildlife Habitat Management Section of the Division of Habitat and Species Conservation.

Minimum qualifications:

• A high school diploma and five years of work experience that included administrative duties. An associate’s degree can substitute for two of the five years’ experience and a bachelor’s degree can substitute for four of the five years’ experience.
• An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university is preferred, along with three years of professional experience in planning, evaluation, research analysis, business, government, social services, health or rehabilitative services, or fiscal work OR a bachelor’s degree in one of the biological sciences, urban planning, or a related field, along with one year of professional experience in planning, evaluation, research analysis, business, government, social services, health or rehabilitative services, or fiscal work.

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License (required).
• Training and background in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), with the ability to integrate GIS layers into maps and conduct GIS analyses for commission-managed lands, Florida Forever projects, and potential conservation land acquisitions.
• ESRI/GIS certification (preferred, not required).
• Familiarity with My Florida Marketplace (preferred, not required).
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with staff, agency partners, and stakeholders.
• Ability to travel occasionally throughout Florida to assist acquisition agents and planners with meetings and site visits.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate acquisition-related documents, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and maintain accurate records.

Position Description

The LCP program provides a unique opportunity to combine conservation, planning, and real estate in a statewide role. The program is responsible for conservation land acquisition and land management planning across Florida, overseeing matters affecting more than six million acres within the Wildlife Management Area (WMA) system and facilitating the land conservation goals of the agency through programs such as Florida Forever.

This position plays a critical role in supporting:

• The Acquisition and Restoration Council
• FWC’s Land Management Planning Program
• The FWC Florida Forever Additions and Inholdings Land Acquisition Program
• Intra-agency and inter-agency coordination
• Stakeholder engagement and public meetings

The OPS Government Operations Consultant will perform GIS analysis, review real estate due diligence, assist with easement reviews, support conservation acquisition and land management planning initiatives, and provide office and operational support for the LCP program.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of acquisition project proposals, prospectuses, and related documents.
• Perform GIS tasks, including maintaining acquisition geodatabases and conducting spatial analyses for Florida Forever projects, acquisition proposals, and FWC-managed lands.
• Maintain spreadsheets, logs, files, databases, and other program records to improve workflow and functionality.
• Support property and lease inventory tracking and related administrative duties.
• Monitor operational activities to ensure alignment with statewide goals.
• Investigate, analyze, and make recommendations to resolve programmatic, administrative, and operational issues.
• Consult with supervisors and staff to develop and implement solutions for acquisition and planning challenges.
• Coordinate and facilitate inter- and intra-agency meetings; prepare public communication materials regarding FWC-managed areas and acquisition projects.
• Attend and support meetings related to land acquisition projects and management plan development.
• Travel as needed to assist planners and acquisition agents with site visits and stakeholder meetings.
• Assist with travel arrangements and reimbursements for program staff.
• Handle all office purchasing, including land acquisition documentation and procurement paperwork.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, and complete training as required to support professional development.

How to Apply:

Application packets must be submitted through the State of Florida’s official employment site (http://peoplefirst.myflorida.com/) and must include a cover letter and resume in addition to the state application.  Application packets without a cover letter, resume and state application will not be considered for this position.

Questions:

Do you have knowledge, experience and skills working with GIS computer software (ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro)? Yes/ No

Do you meet the minimum qualifications (e.g., education or experience)? Yes/No

Can you commit to a position that entails possible out-of-town travel? Yes/No

Do you have technical writing and editing experience?  Yes/No

Do you have any experience in the field of conservation such as conservation planning, conservation acquisition, ecology, and wildlife biology and management or similar field?  Yes/No

Do you have experience with any level of resource management planning, conservation acquisition, grant writing, land use planning, or similar work?  Yes/No

Do you have any experience working within or coordinating an intra-agency/inter-agency project, or program, either in a private or public agency form? Yes/No

Do you have public speaking skills or experience?  Yes/No

Did you include a resume and cover letter detailing your experience as it relates to this position? Yes/No