BIOLOGICAL ADMINISTRATOR II A -SES - 77072000

State of Florida • TALLAHASSEE, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This leadership position serves as the Manatee Management Program Coordinator within the Imperiled Species Management Section. The Coordinator provides oversight and strategic direction for FWC’s Manatee Management Program activities, ensuring that conservation, management, and regulatory activities are effectively implemented to conserve Florida’s manatees and their habitats.

Requirements

• A high school diploma and seven years of professional experience in a closely related biological field or laboratory program is required.
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel statewide, occasionally overnight, are required.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with Florida manatee, marine wildlife permitting, or regulatory review is highly desired.
• Experience working with state, federal, or local partners on coastal conservation issues is preferred.
• Proficiency with ArcPro, MS Office, and MS SharePoint is preferred.
• Experience supervising staff and managing program budgets or contracts is also preferred.
• A Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field can substitute for four of the seven years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, strategic direction, and oversight for the Manatee Management Program.
• Manage program budgets, grants, and contracts to ensure expenditures are appropriate, compliant with state procedures, and within allocated limits.
• Ensure assignments and projects are completed on schedule, with high attention to detail.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for agency leadership, teams and interagency working groups.
• Ensure Section leadership is aware of any emerging or controversial issues in a timely manner.
• Provide direct supervision, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for up to six staff members.
• Hold regular meetings with staff to discuss program priorities, workload management, performance expectations, and emerging issues.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, including goal setting and career development planning.
• Communicate regularly with supervisors and staff on job duties, priorities, and emerging or controversial issues.
• Coordinate with federal, state, and local partners, non-governmental organizations, and stakeholders on manatee conservation and management.
• Coordinate and lead statewide and regional meetings, workshops, and stakeholder forums.
• Maintain regular communication with research staff to ensure management needs are supported by current science.
• Respond to stakeholder inquiries promptly and maintain constructive relationships, even on controversial projects.
• Oversee program activities related to manatee protection plans, manatee protection rules, manatee warm-water habitat, water-control structure assessments, and other conservation initiatives.
• Provide expertise in reviewing regulatory proposals, environmental resource permits, coastal construction authorizations, and other activities that may affect manatees or their habitat.
• Ensure consistent implementation of agency policies, procedures, and conservation objectives across program areas.
• Evaluate and develop management strategies to support the long-term conservation and recovery of Florida manatees.
• Represent FWC and the Manatee Management Program at conferences, public forums, and outreach events.
• Support training efforts and other educational initiatives that promote manatee conservation.
• Provide clear communication to the public and stakeholders regarding manatee conservation and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED