PUBLIC INFORMATION SPECIALIST II - 77071722

Requisition No: 873673 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: PUBLIC INFORMATION SPECIALIST II - 77071722

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 77071722 

Salary:  $2,115.38 Biweekly, $55,000 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 04/24/2026 

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FWC Communications Office

Communications Coordinator – Career Service Position with Benefits

$2,115.38 Biweekly, $55,000 Annually

1875 Orange Avenue East

Tallahassee, FL  32311

Statewide

 

FWC Communications Office

Communications Coordinator for Division of Marine Fisheries Management - 77071722

Tallahassee, Florida - $55,000 Annually

 

 

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.

 

 

 

Minimum Qualifications:
Four years of professional experience directly related to duties and responsibilities of this position.

 

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in communications, marketing, social sciences or a closely related field, or in a natural resources related field, may substitute for the required experience. Experience in biology or marine biology a plus.

 

 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• A mixture of experience in the field of communications and natural resources management.
• A degree or experience in biological sciences

 

Requirements:

• Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history check (fingerprint-based) in accordance with Chapter 435, Florida Statutes.
• Working hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
• Some travel (about 20%) is required and may include weeknights, weekends and holidays
• Responses to qualifying questions should be able to be verified by skills and/or experience stated on the profile application/resume.  Information should be provided regarding any gaps in employment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft computer software, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel is required.

 

 

Licensure, Certification or Registration Requirements: 

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

 

 

 

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This position serves as the primary media point of contact for the Division of Marine Fisheries Management within the Office of Communications. Responsible for and coordinates media activities relating to State and Federal marine fisheries management issues in close coordination with the Office of the Executive Director.  

 

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 pr