<p>Requisition No: 872829</p> <p>Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission</p> <p>Working Title: STAFF ASSISTANT - 77000499</p> <p>Pay Plan: Career Service</p> <p>Position Number: 77000499</p> <p>Salary: 34,760.00</p> <p>Posting Closing Date: 04/12/2026</p> <p>Total Compensation Estimator Tool</p> <p>Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission</p> <p>Section: Division of Freshwater Fisheries Management</p> <p>Working Title: Staff Assistant</p> <p>Position Number: 77000499</p> <p>Salary: $ 34,760.00, Annually</p> <p>Location: Bryant Building, 620 S. Meridian Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399</p> <p>Staff Assistant - Position Number 77000499</p> <p>Tallahassee, FL</p> <p>Our organization:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Our Mission: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications:</p> <p>Three years of secretarial or clerical work experience.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <p>Preference may be given to those with state purchasing experience.</p> <p>Requirements:</p> <p>Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory Level 1 background check at no cost to the candidate.</p> <p>Position Overview and Responsibilities:</p> <p>This position will serve as a staff assistant for the Division of Freshwater Fisheries Management. Responsibilities include the following:</p> <ul> <li>Assists with answering agency phone lines, courteously assists Commission constituents to resolve questions relating to the Commission, its programs or fish and wildlife conservation issues. </li><li>Processes invoices, purchase order requests, purchasing card and contractual payments </li><li>Serve as the travel liaison for the division, and trip form preparer </li><li>Responds to public records requests and work cooperatively with other staff in the division to provide the requested information </li><li>Maintains calendars, schedules meetings and makes travel arrangements for regional fisheries staff. </li><li>Assists with completing and filing monthly equipment use reports and vehicle logs. </li><li>Efficient with Microsoft Office products. Operates printers, copiers; maintains adequate office supplies, agency forms, literature and informational materials necessary to ensure continuity in office operations. </li><li>Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required. </li></ul> <p>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:</p> <p>Knowledge in using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Pro</p> <p>Possess good customer service, telephone and clerical skills</p> <p>Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.</p> <p>Ability to work independently</p> <p>Ability and desire to work in an extremely fast-paced, team environment</p> <p>Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines</p> <p>Ability to act on changing priorities and responsibilities</p> <p>Ability to organize and file documents</p> <p>Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others</p> <p>High attention to detail</p> <p>Possess strong organizational skills</p> <p>Why should I apply?</p> <p>The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:</p> <ul> <li>Eligible OPS positions and qualifying applicants may 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. . </li></ul> <p>Health Premiums $25.00- Single / $90.00- Family Biweekly</p> <p>Low Cost $25,000 Life Insurance</p> <p>OPS FICA Alternative Retirement Plan</p> <p>On the Job Trainings</p> <p>Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)</p> <p>For a more complete list of benefits, visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Location:</p>