OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 77901431
About The Position
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Office of General Services is hiring an OPS Government Operations Consultant I to assist with the daily operations of the Purchasing Section. The position is based in Tallahassee, Florida, and pays $20.00 per hour for up to 40 hours per week. Travel of up to 5% may be required for training workshops and similar activities. The role primarily supports solicitation activities, including issuing competitive solicitations, advising agency staff, attending pre-bid conferences, evaluating submissions, applying relevant laws and policies, and maintaining solicitation records. It also assists with processing purchase requisitions in the State’s MyFloridaMarketPlace system and supports the development of procurement documentation and procedures. The position requires a high school diploma, at least one year of experience in procurement, accounting, finance, or another business-related field, and a valid driver’s license. Employment is contingent on a satisfactory fingerprint-based criminal history check. The role has financial disclosure responsibility under Section 112.3145, Florida Statutes. Work is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- At least one year of experience in procurement, accounting, finance, or another business-related field.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of purchasing.
- Ability to research and analyze specifications, conditions, and regulations pertaining to bids, contracts, and/or prices.
- Ability to apply and implement rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to purchasing.
- Ability to put specifications, conditions, and regulations pertaining to bids, contracts, and/or prices in writing.
- Ability to maintain purchasing records.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and speaking to convey information.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Answers to qualifying questions must be verifiable within work and/or educational history.
- Satisfactory fingerprint-based criminal history check is required.
- Financial disclosure responsibility in accordance with Section 112.3145, Florida Statutes.
- Travel up to 5% of the time for training workshops and similar activities.
Responsibilities
- Issue Invitations to Bid, Requests for Proposals, Invitations to Negotiate, and other appropriate solicitations.
- Provide agency staff with information and support during the solicitation process, including developing scopes of work and other documentation.
- Attend pre-bid conferences and evaluate bids and proposals for vendor responsiveness and responsibility.
- Apply state laws, rules, and Commission policy when developing and managing solicitations.
- Prepare and maintain required solicitation documentation.
- Assist the Construction Solicitations Manager with reporting and processing.
- Assist with timely and accurate processing and/or approval of purchase requisitions in the State’s MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) procurement system.
- Review purchase requisitions for accuracy and compliance with laws, rules, and Commission policy.
- Assist in developing documentation, manuals, or procedures related to Commission procurement practices.
- Attend training and conferences as necessary, and perform other duties and special projects as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
