OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 77901431

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission in Tallahassee seeks an OPS Government Operations Consultant I to support purchasing and procurement functions.

The role handles solicitations, procurement processing in MFMP, and related duties, with a typical schedule of 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Eastern and travel up to 5% for training. A high school diploma and at least one year in procurement or finance are required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of purchasing principles, bid processes, and procurement practices.
• Ability to research specifications, conditions, and regulations for bids and contracts.
• Ability to apply laws, rules, and policies to purchasing.
• Ability to document specifications and maintain purchasing records.

Responsibilities

• 60% Solicitations: issue bids/proposals, develop scopes of work, attend pre-bid conferences, evaluate submissions, ensure compliance.
• 30% Procurement: assist in processing purchase requisitions in MFMP, ensure accuracy and compliance.
• 10% Other: assist with documentation, training, and special projects.

Skills

Purchasing principles

Bid/proposal evaluation

Regulatory compliance

Writing/communication

Record keeping

Relationship building

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 77901431

Date: Oct 20, 2026

Requisition No:886042

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 77901431

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number:77901431

Salary: $20.00/hour up to 40 hours per week

$20.00/Hour, up to 40 hours per week

1875 Orange Avenue E.

Hiring Manager: Rachel Massey

Office of General Services

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. Visit our website for more information: MyFWC.com

Requirements:

This position has financial disclosure responsibility in accordance with Section 112.3145, F.S.

Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history check (fingerprint-based) in accordance with Chapter 435, Florida Statutes.

Answers to qualifying questions must be verifiable within the work and/or educational history.

Travel up to 5% of the time for training workshops, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• At least one (1) year of experience in procurement, accounting, finance, or other business-related field.

Working Hours:

• 5 Days Monday thru Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M Eastern Standard time.

Duties and Responsibilities:

This position assists with the daily operations of the Purchasing Section and performs the following duties:

60% Solicitations - Responsible for issuing Invitation to Bid, Requests for Proposals, Invitations to Negotiate and other solicitations, as appropriate. Provides information and support to agency staff in the solicitation process including in developing the scope of work and other documentation. Attend pre-bid conferences and evaluates bid / proposals for responsiveness and responsibility of vendors making submissions. Apply State Laws, Rules, and Commission Policy in the development and management of the solicitation process.
Prepares and maintains required solicitation documentation. Responsible for assisting the Construction Solicitations Manager with reporting and processing.

30% Procurement - Responsible for assisting in the timely and accurate processing and / or approval of purchase requisitions in the State's automated procurement system MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP). Reviews for accuracy, compliance with Laws, Rules, and Commission policy.

10% Other - Assists in the development of documentation, manuals, or procedures related to the Commission's procurement practices. Attends training and conferences, as necessary. Performs other duties and special projects, as required.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of purchasing.
• Ability to research and analyze specifications, conditions, and regulations pertaining to bids, contracts and/or prices.
• Ability to apply and implement rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to the purchasing process.
• Ability to put specifications, conditions, and regulations pertaining to bids, contracts and/or prices in writing.
• Ability to maintain purchasing records.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and speaking to convey information.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Licensure/registration/certification requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License

Statutes Establish or define the work performed:

Article IV, Section 9, Constitution of the State of Florida
Sections 379.1025 and 20.331, F.S.
Chapter 60 & 68, F.A.C. Chapters 287, 255, 119 & 120, F.S.

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.

Location:

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32307 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.