BIOLOGICAL ADMINISTRATOR III-SES - 77000212

State of Florida

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

The Division of Habitat & Species Conservation is comprised of six Sections and two offices. This position works within the Wildlife and Habitat Management Section (WHM) of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Division of Habitat and Species Conservation.

Description of Duties: This leadership position serves as regional biologist and administrator for Wildlife and Habitat Management (WHM) Section activities in the South Region. The position is stationed at the South Regional Office in West Palm Beach.

Requirements

• 8 years professional experience in a closely related biological field or laboratory program is required.
• A Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field can substitute for four of the eight years of required experience.
• 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, mechanical and chemical vegetation control, grazing, water, and timber management and familiarization with outdoor recreational activities and the facilities needed to support them are required.
• Familiarity with GIS and other technological skills are also requisite, including a working knowledge of WHM programs such as LMIS and OBVM.
• Strong administrative, organizational, and budget management skills are required to manage multiple projects and their associated budget.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the biological sciences or a master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the biological sciences and four or more years of relevant experience.
• Answers to qualifying questions must be validted in the application, resume and cover letter.

Responsibilities

• Program Management: Preparation of annual work plans and implementation of Federal Aid management programs within the Wildlife Management Area (WMA) System. Administers Commission programs in the South Region, which will include being a liaison and negotiating with private and various governmental landowners and managers.
• Fiscal Responsibilities: Prepares and administers the annual regional WHM budget. Supervises, monitors, and authorizes expenditures based on budget tracking and monitoring information.
• Personnel Management: Coordinates, supervises, and administers regional field and office WHM personnel. Evaluates job performance and directs supervisory personnel. Reviews and approves performance evaluation ratings. Coordinates the hiring of FTE and OPS personnel.
• Land Acquisition: Supervises and coordinates analysis and on-site evaluations of various parcels of land proposed for purchase under state land acquisition programs.
• Regulation/Rule Development: Recommends, based on research findings, population inventories and habitat assessments, open or closed seasons and the method of harvesting resident and migratory game animals.
• Habitat Restoration, Management and Enhancement: Supervises the development and implementation of habitat restoration projects that will provide benefits to wildlife and restore natural plant communities. Coordinates these activities with cooperative landowners and agencies.
• Wildlife Population Monitoring: Administers programs for monitoring and surveying populations of native, migratory, imperiled and selected nongame species in the region. Coordinates analysis and reporting of population surveys and subsequent population management recommendations.
• Public Use coordination: For areas within the WMA System in the South Region: Coordinates all hunting activities for areas; coordinates the evaluation of special use permit requests; and coordinates dissemination of public information and education regarding WMA programs.
• Statewide Responsibilities: Serves on regional and statewide issue teams and contributes to statewide initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager