BIOLOGICAL ADMINISTRATOR IA - SES - 77000243

State of Florida•Sunrise, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a leadership position that serves as the Wildlife and Habitat Management Section’s District Biologist for the South Region’s South District. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a talented team of dedicated staff and to positively impact wildlife conservation and habitat management throughout the District and Region. This position supervises day-to-day operations on three Lead Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) located in Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade Counties (Everglades and Francis S. Taylor, Holey Land, and Rotenberger WMAs). This position also helps with management of the waterfowl hunting program on Stormwater Treatment Areas. Specific duties include project administration; developing and managing budgets and annual work plans; providing leadership and mentoring to staff, including direct supervision of two Lead Area Biologists and one Government Operations Consultant II; providing oversight and participating in hydrologic restoration and habitat management activities including prescribed fire; developing and promoting public use programs including both hunting and non-hunting uses; setting management objectives consistent with agency directives; and writing reports and technical documents. The successful candidate will excel at communication and have a strong drive to succeed. The successful candidate must attend regional and divisional meetings, various trainings, and assist on management areas throughout the region as needed.

Requirements

A high school diploma and 7 years professional experience in a closely related biological field or laboratory program is required.
Must possess and maintain a valid minimum Class E State of Florida driver’s license.
Strong interpersonal skills are required to lead, supervise, and mentor employees and to develop and leverage partnerships with other agencies.
Strong land management skills are required to evaluate habitat conditions and prescribe and direct appropriate treatments.
Applied knowledge of wildlife population and habitat management techniques in Florida, particularly the application of prescribed fire and mechanical and chemical vegetation control.
GIS and other technological skills are also requisite for this position, including a working knowledge of WHM programs (e.g., OBVM) and tracking databases (e.g., LMIS, SaMP).
Strong administrative, organizational, and budget management skills are required to manage multiple projects and their associated budgets.
Ability to operate outside under inclement weather conditions and specialized equipment (e.g., airboat, tracked vehicles).

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field.
Willing and able to conduct wildlife surveys from aircraft.
Strong familiarity with both native and non-native vegetation in South Florida.
Extensive experience with habitat restoration work, wildlife surveys, and prescribed burning.

Responsibilities

Supervise day-to-day operations on three Lead Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs).
Assist with management of the waterfowl hunting program on Stormwater Treatment Areas.
Project administration.
Developing and managing budgets and annual work plans.
Providing leadership and mentoring to staff, including direct supervision of two Lead Area Biologists and one Government Operations Consultant II.
Providing oversight and participating in hydrologic restoration and habitat management activities including prescribed fire.
Developing and promoting public use programs including both hunting and non-hunting uses.
Setting management objectives consistent with agency directives.
Writing reports and technical documents.
Attend regional and divisional meetings, various trainings, and assist on management areas throughout the region as needed.