OPS Staff Assistant - 77902032

Requisition No: 858775 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: OPS Staff Assistant - 77902032

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 77902032 

Salary: $16.83 an hour 

Posting Closing Date: 11/02/2025 

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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: 77902032

Location: Kenansville, FL

Salary : $16.83 an hour, 20-25 hours/week

Supervisor: Steve Glass, 77001012

Broadband Code: 43-6011-02

Class Code: 0120

Region: Northeast

Class Title: Staff Assistant--Part time

County: Osceola

Working Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm, schedule may vary depending on duties and schedule

List of Subordinates Supervised: None

Residency Requirement: None

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

Agency information

Our organization: The 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 [insert name of Section/Office (Section or Office acronym)] of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Division of Habitat and Species Conservation.

Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or GED and three years of secretarial or clerical work experience.

Preferred Requirements: A Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field is preferred.

Description of Duties :  This position provides administrative, secretarial, and clerical support to the Division of Habitat and Species Conservation staff in District One of the Northeast Region (includes staff from Three Lakes WMA, Triple N/Bull Creek WMA, and T.M. Goodwin WMA).

Responsibilities include maintaining and organizing both paper and electronic files, assisting with purchasing and ordering supplies, budget tracking, mailing, managing routine office equipment and services (i.e. alarm, pest control, fire extinguisher), obtaining quotes for services, compiling, reviewing and processing equipment tracking forms, coordinating staff training, notary public, and complying with purchasing card policy and procedure implementation.

Serves as receptionist, greeting and responding to the public as appropriate. Must be able to answer calls from, and provide assistance to, the public in a courteous, respectful and positive manner. Must be well organized, punctual and display a cooperative and professional attitude. Must be able to work with other administrative support staff within the Northeast Region to coordinate and complete invoice processing procedures in a timely manner. Must be able to identify and track items that require office response, and sort and route to the appropriate personnel. Must be familiar with and able to utilize computer software and Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Word, Outlook, Excel and Power Point) , telecommunications equipment, and other basic office machines. Must be able to maintain office and common area in a neat and clean condition. Must be able and willing to day travel to the other offices within the Region to assist staff with administrative functions as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

- Knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook,

- Knowledge of the rules of grammar and punctuation; - Knowledge of office procedures and practices; - Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication;

- Knowledge of basic Copier, Computer, Scanner and Printer operation;

- Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures;

- Ability to deal with internal and external customers in a tactful and courteous manner;

- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations;

- Ability to communicate effectively;

- Ability to work independently; - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;

- Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques; - Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; - Ability to prioritize workload

Requirements – Must have a valid Florida driver license and be able to use FWC vehicles to travel to the other two offices within the District and Region as needed.

Knowledge of MyFloridaMarketPlace, the Purchasing Card system, and purchasing standards preferred.

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.