OPS - Purchasing Specialist - 77907631

Requisition No: 873907 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: OPS - Purchasing Specialist - 77907631

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 77907631 

Salary:  $24 - $25 per hour, Depending on Experience 

Posting Closing Date: 05/05/2026 

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FWRI – Admin Services/Contracts Office

Purchasing Specialist – OPS Position

$24 - $25 per hour, Depending on Experience

100 8th Ave SE

St. Pete, FL

Admin Services/Contracts Office

Purchasing Specialist - OPS 77907631

St. Petersburg, Florida - $24-$25 per hour

 

 

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:
Three (3) years of professional experience in contracts or an administrative support position. An associate's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for two years of administrative experience. 

One year (1) employment experience working in a professional office environment performing administrative or clerical functions
Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook.

 
Preferred Qualifications: 

Preference may be given to candidates with the following qualifications:
One or more years with State of Florida contract experience or working knowledge of State Contract or Purchasing Management and associated programs such as FACTS, FLAIR, MyFloridaMarketPlace, and Ariba on Demand (AOD).  

 

Requirements:
Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory Level 1 background check at no cost to the candidate. 

 

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.  Information must be provided regarding any gaps in employment.

 
Position Overview and Responsibilities:

Serve as the liaison between the FWRI Contracts Office, contractors, FWC headquarters offices, and FWRI section staff/contract managers for the pre-contract phase.

Consult, advise, and assist FWRI section staff/contract managers with the precontract phase, compilation of contract forms, and uploading contract packets to the contract portal site.

Review contract packets for accuracy and completeness to ensure compliance with state and federal rules and regulations.

FWRI contracts office staff in preparation of all contract/amendment packets; ensure and review all contract documents for accuracy and routing; consult with and advise staff on changes and corrections to documents as needed; monitor the contract routing process; and ensure compliance and proper processing from proposal to close-out.

Advise staff of procedures for proper invoicing and reporting requirements.  Review and process invoice