Temporary Commercial Fishing Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. Requisition No: 882300 Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Working Title: Ops Senior Clerk - 77907654 Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: 77907654 Salary: $17.75 per hour Posting Closing Date: 09/09/2026

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) Section: Marine Fisheries Research Senior Clerk- Ops Position $17.75 per hour 100 8th Ave SE St. Petersburg, FL 33701

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.

Minimum Qualifications: Two years of secretarial or clerical work experience. Preferred Qualifications: Preference may be given to candidates with: Prior fisheries experience Candidates who speak Spanish. Requirements: Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory Level 1 and Level 2 background check at no cost to the candidate. Valid Driver's License Office hours are from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. Responses to qualifying questions should be verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the profile application, resume, and cover letter. Information should be provided regarding any gaps in employment.

Position Overview and Responsibilities: Assist marine fisheries trip ticket staff with the compilation of commercial fisheries catch and effort data submitted electronically to the marine trip ticket program. This includes but is not limited to: contacting commercial saltwater dealers via phone and email to question them about data flagged during routine QA/QC, enter information gathered from dealer contacts into centralized locations for data compliers to use, reviewing data as requested by trip ticket staff for errors, answer phone calls from commercial fishers and dealers, and processing landings requests from fishers and dealers for endorsements and other qualifications. Prepare reports, summaries and/ or interpretations of fisheries catch and effort data in response to requests by state and federal fisheries managers, fisheries organizations, individual fishers and dealers, and the scientific community. Process landings requests from fishers and dealers for endorsements and other qualifications. Assist commercial dealers in getting set up to begin electronic reporting and resolve data reporting issues. Communicate as needed with electronic program vendor on issues related to dealer data and application maintenance Assist other institute personnel as assigned. Participate in public outreach efforts and design displays as appropriate. Perform miscellaneous data entry as needed. Access and work with data stored on electronic devices. Use image processing software to produce presentations, tables, and/or figures. Scan documents for electronic storage as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of: Personal computer operations; word processing and spreadsheet software Ability to organize work, work quickly and accurately, follow verbal and written instructions, and work with limited supervision Ability to communicate to the public effectively, with tact and diplomacy Ability to maintain electronic records Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships Possess good customer service, telephone and clerical skills

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: 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. Health Premiums $25.00- Single / $90.00- Family Biweekly Low Cost $25,000 Life Insurance OPS FICA Alternative Retirement Plan On the Job Trainings Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) For a more complete list of benefits, visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/ . 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.

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