BIOLOGICAL ADMINISTRATOR I -SES - 77072956

State of Florida•Belle Isle, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Biological Administrator I works in the Invasive Plant Management Section of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Division of Habitat and Species Conservation. The position assesses aquatic plant populations; recommends and permits aquatic plant control programs for public and private sectors; provides educational, informational, and extension services; monitors control operations; and investigates violations of aquatic plant permitting rules. The incumbent directs regional permitting and enforcement activities under Chapters 68F-20, 68F-54, and 68A-23.088, F.A.C. The role guides regional staff on issuing and modifying permits, ensures permits are issued consistently and on time, supervises regional enforcement and coordinates with appropriate agencies. It also assists in organizing, coordinating, and directing Field Operations Subsection activities; manages staff schedules and resources; participates in recruitment; identifies staff development needs; and provides direction and training. The position directly supervises six FTE employees and one OPS employee, and performs other duties as assigned. The role is based at 6830 Shadowridge Drive, Suite 201, Orlando, Florida. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some travel is required, including travel for several days at a time throughout Florida; travel may include weeknights and weekends. Florida residency is required. Employment is contingent on a satisfactory criminal history record check. Applicants must submit a completed State of Florida electronic application, answer qualifying questions, and attach a cover letter and current resume.

Requirements

High school diploma and seven years of professional experience in a closely related biological field or laboratory program; a Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field may substitute for four of the seven years of experience.
Florida residency.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work well with team members and the public.
Strong organization, communication, and leadership skills.
Ability to supervise staff effectively.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adhere to regulatory time constraints.
Knowledge of invasive plant management principles and practices.
Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to plant management.
Familiarity with nonnative species issues.
Demonstrated technical writing ability and public-speaking skills.
Experience working with the public and/or stakeholder representatives.
Ability to travel for several days at a time throughout Florida.
Satisfactory criminal history record check.
Completed State of Florida electronic application and qualifying questions, plus a cover letter and up-to-date resume.

Responsibilities

Assess aquatic plant populations.
Recommend and permit aquatic plant control programs for private and public sectors.
Provide educational and informational services and extension services upon request.
Monitor aquatic plant control operations.
Conduct investigations into violations of aquatic plant permitting rules.
Direct regional permitting and enforcement activities under Chapters 68F-20, 68F-54, and 68A-23.088, F.A.C.
Guide regional staff in issuing new permits and developing permit modifications; ensure permits are issued consistently and within required time frames.
Supervise regional enforcement activities and coordinate with appropriate agencies.
Supervise personnel activities, review staff performance, and conduct performance planning.
Coordinate work schedules to use equipment and staff time effectively.
Assist in organizing, coordinating, and directing regional Field Operations Subsection activities.
Assist with filling staff vacancies, including developing advertising criteria, interviewing candidates, and making hiring recommendations.
Identify staff deficiencies and provide staff direction and training as needed.
Directly supervise six FTE positions and one OPS position.
Assist Commission constituents courteously and support agency objectives and programs through positive, proactive service.
Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned by the supervisor.