Assistant Wildlife Interpreter Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Requisition No: 882541 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 77901091

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 77901091 

Salary:  $23.00 Hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 09/09/2026 

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FLORIDA FISH & WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

DIVISION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

CAPTIVE WILDLIFE SECTION

OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I

  LEON COUNTY / POSITION # 77901091

$23.00 HOURLY / 40 HOURS PER WEEK

 

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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

This position, assigned to the Captive Wildlife Section, and is responsible for the administration of policies and procedures, solving problems, deviations and other captive wildlife permits.    This is a highly focused position which includes the interpretation of state and federal laws relating to the importation/exportation, exhibition, sale, possession, propagation and exploitation of wildlife and aquatic life.  This position also handles administrative duties in Headquarters relative to the operation of the Captive Wildlife Investigations Section on a statewide basis and other duties as assigned. Occasional point of contact for Field Investigators assisting with questions and data research. Oversee issuance of deviation permits to include coordination between internal staff and stakeholders. Assist with reports (legislative, internal and public) and research when needed. Conduct and assist with updates on databases utilized when needed. Drafting and reviewing a variety of correspondence within the section. Reviewing and approving captive wildlife applications. Occasional coordination of captive wildlife denials and revocations of captive wildlife licenses and permits. Assist with conducting and coordinating training and presentations for the Captive Wildlife Section and stakeholders as needed.  Occasional in-state travel may be required.

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

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing. 
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public in a courteous manner.  
• Ability to read and understand applicable rules, regulations and directives. 
• Ability to use personal computer. 
• Ability to set up and organize office files.
• Ability to work independently. 
• Ability to prepare correspondence and administrative reports. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have prior customer service experience.

Hiring Process

• Candidates invited to interview may be required to complete a skills assessment or work sample as part of the selection process.
• Employment in this position is contingent upon pre-employment background check and a satisfactory criminal history check (fingerprint-based) in accordance with Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. 

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.