HABITAT & SPECIES CONSERVATION SEC LEAD - 77072741

State of Florida

6d•$2,962 - $3,462

About The Position

This position serves as Section Leader for the Imperiled Species Management Section (ISM) in the Division of Habitat and Species Conservation. This is a highly responsible and complex managerial position requiring technical knowledge in administrative and management practices and principles and an understanding of the principles of wildlife management and ecology. Responsibilities include technical planning, guidance, evaluation, administration, personnel management, and oversight of the operation and implementation of FWC’s conservation programs for the Florida manatee, marine turtles, Florida panthers, and black bears. This position coordinates throughout the Division and across Division lines, in particular with the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, to ensure that management decisions are well informed by the best available science. The incumbent will be expected to work collaboratively with other state agencies, federal partners, local governments, the public, and private sector stakeholders to achieve conservation goals. This position is responsible for Section budget preparation that reflects Section and Division conservation goals. This position prepares information for the Section related to legislative issues, and guides the development of rules, policies, and management plans for presentation and approval by the Commission and works with elected officials as needed to achieve program goals. Serves on HSC’s Division Leadership Team; works with stakeholders and partners to ensure responsiveness to their interests and with State and Federal agencies on areas of mutual concern; provides assistance in coordination of Commission activities with state and federal agencies; coordinates directly with Division and Executive leadership on emerging issues and conservation challenges. Responsible for the timely and accurate processing and/or approval, as appropriate, of vendor invoices and warrants for payment of goods received or services rendered to avoid automatic interest penalty payments to said vendors. Responsible for adhering to the provisions and requirements for Section 215.422, F.S.; related State Comptroller’s rules and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission invoice processing and warrant distribution procedures.

Requirements

A high school diploma and 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 8 years of required experience
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong organizational and project management skills
Supervisory experience and ability to foster a strong team dynamic
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures
Knowledge of conservation biology principles and the ability or experience to apply such, especially as it pertains to Florida’s imperiled species and native wildlife
Flexibility to schedule travel when necessary

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the biological sciences
Knowledge of program species and regulatory framework for each is preferred
A demonstrated ability to secure grants to support conservation work is preferred
A demonstrated ability to develop successful partnerships and strategies to enhance conservation is preferred
Ability to handle controversial issues, problem-solve and negotiate solutions
The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, self-motivated and have a commitment to natural resource conservation and customer service

Responsibilities

Technical planning
Guidance
Evaluation
Administration
Personnel management
Oversight of the operation and implementation of FWC’s conservation programs for the Florida manatee, marine turtles, Florida panthers, and black bears
Section budget preparation
Prepares information for the Section related to legislative issues
Guides the development of rules, policies, and management plans for presentation and approval by the Commission
Works with elected officials as needed to achieve program goals
Serves on HSC’s Division Leadership Team
Works with stakeholders and partners to ensure responsiveness to their interests and with State and Federal agencies on areas of mutual concern
Provides assistance in coordination of Commission activities with state and federal agencies
Coordinates directly with Division and Executive leadership on emerging issues and conservation challenges
Responsible for the timely and accurate processing and/or approval, as appropriate, of vendor invoices and warrants for payment of goods received or services rendered to avoid automatic interest penalty payments to said vendors
Responsible for adhering to the provisions and requirements for Section 215.422, F.S.; related State Comptroller’s rules and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission invoice processing and warrant distribution procedures
Performs other duties as assigned
Courteously assists Commission constituents to resolve questions or problems they may have in matters relating to the Commission, its programs or fish and wildlife conservation generally
Seeks to garner public support for agency objectives and programs by serving Florida's citizens in a positive and proactive manner