OPS -Government Operations Consultant II

Date:
Feb 14, 2026

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Requisition No: 865124

Agency:
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

$22.95/hourly, 1,920 hours/annually

13-1111-04

2002 Old St. Augustine Rd., Tallahassee, Florida 32301

Northwest

Mon.

-Fri. 8 am-5 pm

None

Yes

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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 In holdings Land Acquisition Program
• Intra-agency and inter-agency coordination
• Stakeholder engagement…