Northwest Partnership Coordinator

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 77000673

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 77000673 

Salary:  $50,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 08/30/2024 

Office of Executive Director/Florida Youth Conservation Center Network

Government Operations Consultant I

Salary: $50,000.00

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:

Various Northwest Florida locations may be considered (Escambia to Taylor County)

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

Responses to qualifying questions should be verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the profile application/resume. Information should be provided regarding any gaps in employment.

Resume and cover letter required.

Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (ET) Monday through Friday.

Possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License.

Statewide travel is required to perform the duties of this position (1-25%).

May require work time outside of regularly scheduled hours over 40 hours per week, including evenings and weekends.

Within four months of employment, successful completion of Boater Safety certification, Hunter Safety certification, USA Archery Level II Instructor training, ACA Level I Kayak Instructor Training, and FWC Trailer Towing course.

Additional Requirements:

The Commission expects its employees to be courteous and respectful while assisting Commission customers and stakeholders, ensuring each encounter is as positive as possible. Employees should promptly resolve questions or problems relating to the Commission, its programs and/or fish and wildlife resources. Employees should seek to gain public support for agency objectives and programs by serving Florida’s citizens in a positive and proactive manner and by listening to what the customer wants and striving to meet their needs. When appropriate, employees will explain the reasons for agency actions or decisions while communicating a consistent Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) point-of-view.

Work at FWC is cross-functional meaning duties may cross division/office lines. The Commission expects employees to function across FWC’s organizational structure by providing their skills and expertise wherever needed through work on teams or as directed.

Responsible for following the provisions and requirements in Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, related to the Department of Financial Services rules and FWC’s invoice processing and warrant distribution procedures.

Experience:

• 6 years of professional experience in training, education, staff development, personnel, or an agency program area or
• Substitution of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of professional experience in training, education, staff development, personnel, or an agency program area, or
• Substitution of a master's degree from an accredited college or university, or
• A doctorate from an accredited college or university can substitute for the required experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Examine, organize and plan most effective youth conservation programs for a diverse group of stakeholders, constituents and partners
• Serve as a Regional Partnership Coordinator
• Motivate a diverse range of partners to actively engage in youth fishing, boating, shooting sports, wildlife discovery and conservation stewardship activities
• Identify, foster and leverage partnership opportunities to reach diverse audiences Act as liaison between Regional partners and FYCCN administration
• Plan and conduct meetings with potential partners to identify training needs, knowledge and abilities
• Convey FYCCN’s vision through effective writing and oral communication Responsible for disseminating FYCCN conservation education resources and youth programming opportunities.
• Evaluate education programs and conservation activity opportunities at FYCCN partner sites
• Assist with integration of FYCCN educational curricula, family activities, conservation programs and centers/camps into individual partner sites
• Conduct trainings and provide instruction to partner staff and volunteer instructors to enhance fishing, boating, wildlife viewing and shooting sports offerings
• Work with FWC Divisions and Offices to encourage agency involvement with youth conservation education programs
• Identify and prioritize materials and equipment needs at partner sites and coordinate equipment distribution
• Oversee equipment loan program and ensure maintenance of program equipment
• Administrative Duties: Attend staff meetings, complete and submit required reports, participate in professional development courses, and complete timesheets in a timely and thorough manner. Assure that files and documentation are complete, accurate, and confidentially maintained; and, perform other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

• Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:
• Knowledge of fishing, fishing equipment and boating; experience with firearms, archery equipment, hunting and shooting sports and in volunteer management.
• Skilled in operational planning, delegation and collaborative team building, public speaking, in using Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Teams, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to be a team player and work integrally with various stakeholders, partners and government agencies.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work independently, to take initiative and work creatively.
• Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal professionally and sensitively with a diverse audience and a wide range of contacts at different levels.
• Ability to adjust to and use new approaches in the performance of their duties.
• Ability to travel, enter and exit a vehicle or/and vessel without assistance, lift 55 pounds, and withstand exposure to adverse weather conditions.

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.