
OPS -Government Operations Consultant I
- Tallahassee, FL
- $21.63 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License (required).
- Training and background in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), with the ability to develop GIS layers and conduct GIS analyses for commission-managed lands, Florida Forever projects, and potential conservation land acquisitions (required).
- ESRI 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 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
- 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.