Biological Administrator I -Ses - 77072956

State of Florida•Orlando, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Biological Administrator I works within the Invasive Plant Management Section of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Division of Habitat and Species Conservation. The role assesses aquatic plant populations; recommends and permits aquatic plant control programs for private and public sectors; provides educational, informational, and extension services; monitors control operations; and investigates potential 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 position guides regional staff on issuing and modifying permits and ensures permits are issued consistently and on time. It supervises regional enforcement activities and coordinates with appropriate agencies. The incumbent also organizes and directs Field Operations Subsection activities in the region, manages staff schedules and equipment use, supports recruitment and hiring recommendations, identifies training needs, and conducts staff performance planning and reviews. The role directly supervises six FTE staff and one OPS staff member. The position is based at 6830 Shadowridge Drive, Suite 201, Orlando, Florida. Regular working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Travel is required and may involve several days at a time throughout Florida, including weeknights and weekends. Florida residency is required. Employment is contingent on a satisfactory criminal history record check.

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 years of experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work effectively with team members and members of the public.
Strong organization, communication, and leadership skills.
Ability to supervise staff effectively.
Ability to work in a fast-paced work climate and adhere to regulatory time constraints.
Knowledge of invasive plant management principles and practices.
Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to plant management.
Ability to travel for several days at a time throughout Florida.
Florida residency.
Completed State of Florida electronic application and qualifying questions; applicants must attach a cover letter and current resume. The cover letter must explain interest in the position and identify relevant skills and experience.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with nonnative species issues.
Demonstrated technical writing ability.
Public speaking experience.
Experience working with the public and/or stakeholder representatives.

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.
Investigate 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 formulating permit modifications, and ensure permits are issued consistently and within required time frames.
Supervise regional enforcement activities and coordinate with appropriate agencies.
Organize, coordinate, and direct Field Operations Subsection activities within the region.
Supervise regional personnel, including performance reviews and performance planning.
Coordinate work schedules to make effective use of equipment and staff time.
Assist with staff vacancies by developing advertising criteria, interviewing candidates, and making hiring recommendations.
Identify staff deficiencies and provide direction and training as needed.
Assist Commission constituents with questions or problems relating to the Commission, its programs, or fish and wildlife conservation, and support agency objectives through positive public service.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.