GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 77000928

Requisition No :  865384

Agency : Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title : GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 77000928

Pay Plan : Career Service

Position Number :  77000928

Salary :   $50,000.00

Posting Closing Date : 12 / 01 / 2025

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Conservation Engagement and Education / Florida Youth Conservation Centers Network

Government Operations Consultant I – Career Service Position with Benefits

$50,000 Annually

100 8th Ave. SE

St. Petersburg, FL  33701

Conservation Engagement and Education

Florida Youth Conservation Centers Network

Government Operations Consultant I – Career Service 77000928

West FYCCN Partnership Coordinator

St. Petersburg, Florida - $50,000 Annually

• Anticipated Vacancy

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.

Minimum Qualifications :

Requirements :

Overview :

This full-time Career Service position is based in the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Office of Conservation Engagement and Education’s (CEE) Florida Youth Conservation Centers Network (FYCCN), serving as the West Partnership Coordinator.

FYCCN is seeking a self-motivated, energetic, outcome-oriented individual to serve as the West Partnership Coordinator. Interested individuals must be passionate about getting youth outside to create the next generation that cares about fish and wildlife resources. Incumbent will be responsible for effectively communicating, training, and working with a wide range of partners, including but not limited to private landowners, volunteers, youth, parents, governmental organizations, and non-governmental organizations.

The successful candidate will join a dedicated statewide team that works to ‘create the next generation that cares’ about conservation. FYCCN has numerous conservation centers, a team of regional partnership coordinators, the Project WILD program, and hundreds of Partners who work together to encourage youth in conserving Florida’s fish and wildlife. We support the delivery of programming that embodies the four pillars of the FYCCN : Shooting Sports, Fishing, Boating, and Wildlife Discovery.

The West Partnership Coordinator will join a team of experienced Regional Partnership Coordinators, located in Gainesville, Lakeland, Miami, Ocala, Tallahassee, and West Palm Beach. The ideal candidate must be passionate about getting youth and families outside and engaged in conservation education. The incumbent must have excellent communication skills with colleagues, stakeholders, constituents, and partners, and perform the functions of this position with a strong understanding of the FYCCN’s mission, future goals, and thorough knowledge and application of FYCCN practices.

Persons with good listening and writing skills, experience with matrix management, and the ability to multitask at a high level are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate should be able to work productively, independently, and with limited supervision, possess the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, demonstrate critical thinking skills, and maintain a positive outlook.

This position is not eligible for recurring telework.

Description of Duties :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Why should I apply?

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida :

State of Florida employees enjoy top-tier benefits offerings including comprehensive health coverage to meet the needs of you and your family while maintaining low deductibles and low monthly out-of-pocket contributions. State employees also enjoy the option of selecting between the FRS Pension Plan and the FRS Investment Plan for retirement.  As an additional benefit, state employment affords you the opportunity to take part in the tuition waiver program within the state university and community college systems.

Health Premiums $25.00- Single / $90.00 - Family Biweekly

No Cost $25,000 Life Insurance

Nine Paid State Holidays, One Personal Holiday per year

4 hours Annual Leave and 4 hours Sick Leave accrued Biweekly

Retirement Plan Options

State University and College Tuition Waiver Program

On the Job Trainings

Support for family planning, including paid maternity leave, adoption benefits, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Family Supportive Work Program (FSWP), and paid leave for family and medical responsibilities for eligible employees.

Paid administrative leave for mentoring, volunteering, voting, and other reasons because we understand the importance of giving back to the community.

For a more complete list of benefits, visit  https : / / www.mybenefits.myflorida.com / .

Notes :

Responses to qualifying questions should reflect the experience indicated in the work history of the State of Florida Job Application (Profile) and be verifiable by skills and / or experience stated on the profile application. Information should be provided regarding any gaps in employment. Please include any relevant certification details in your application.

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

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.