BIOLOGICAL ADMINISTRATOR I - SES - 77000240

Requisition No: 884810 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: BIOLOGICAL ADMINISTRATOR I - SES - 77000240

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 77000240 

Salary:  $2,307.69 biweekly + benefits 

Posting Closing Date: 10/18/2026 

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FWC Mission Statement: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people. 

Position Number: 77000240

Position Title: Biological Administrator I - SES

Internal Only Opportunity

Biweekly Rate of Pay: $2,307.69 biweekly + benefits

Supervisor: Beacham Furse; for inquiries: john.furse@myfwc.com

Broadband Code: 11-9121-02

Class Code: 5039

Position location: Okeechobee preferred, other FWC offices in the region will be considered

Region: South

County: Okeechobee

Working hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

List of any subordinates supervised: five Fish & Wildlife Biological Scientist III

Residency Requirement: none

Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history record check. 

Agency information

Our organization: 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 Aquatic Habitat Conservation and Restoration Section (AHCR) of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Division of Habitat and Species Conservation.  

Minimum Qualifications: A high school diploma and seven years of 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 seven years of experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of principles of aquatic ecology and fish and wildlife habitat management.
• Knowledge of GIS and GPS and its application to habitat management and surveys.
• Proficient with Windows and Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficient in the operation of 4X4 vehicles, ATV’s, swamp buggies and maintenance of project vehicles.
• Proficient in the operation of boats, trailers, and airboats and maintenance of boats, trailers, and airboats.
• Proficient in the use of field equipment and maintenance of field equipment.
• Proficient in fish and wildlife habitat restoration and plant management techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff, the public and other stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to plan and prioritize work assignments and multi-task.
• Ability to work both as part of a team and independently, with limited supervision.
• Ability to work outdoors under harsh weather conditions.
• Ability to effectively swim and be comfortable in the water.
• Ability to conduct in-water/underwater work for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work outside of normal business hours as necessary.
• Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise staff and manage teams.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

Description of Duties: 

The Aquatic Habitat Conservation and Restoration Section (AHCR) is seeking a habitat restoration project leader to manage and enhance Florida’s habitats for the benefit of fish and wildlife resources across south Florida. 

Duties Include, But Are Not Limited to The Following:

• Serve as project leader within a multidisciplinary team for landscape-scale resource management and restoration/enhancement of public lands and waters of south Florida. 
• Coordinate and supervise staff in the identification, development, and implementation of habitat restoration projects that maximize benefits to fish and wildlife resources, including removal of nuisance aquatic vegetation and organic sediments, herbicide treatment of plants, planting of beneficial vegetation species, hydrologic restoration, and utilization of other habitat restoration techniques.
• Coordinate and supervise staff in the procurement of necessary state and federal permits required for project implementation. Develop project bid documents and contracts.  Ensure staff provide contract management and contractor oversight of approved aquatic habitat enhancement projects.
• Work across FWC divisions and cooperate with other federal and state agencies, non-governmental organizations, the private sector, and others as appropriate to implement FWC’s aquatic habitat restoration program, including participating in and providing input to internal (FWC sponsored) and external (non-FWC sponsored) aquatic resource management groups.
• Coordinate and supervise staff in the development and oversight of wetland and aquatic habitat monitoring and sampling to evaluate and predict environmental response to project activities in coordination with other FWC division, office and section personnel.
• Interact professionally with the public and partners providing technical expertise on aquatic habitat management.
• Prepare, publish and present and coordinate with staff in the preparation of project management plans and relevant project findings through internal (quarterly/annual/completion reports and management plans) and external (peer-reviewed publications, professional and public meeting, etc.) outlets.
• Supervise five Biological Scientist III positions.  Prioritize work assignments of subordinate biologists and review and approve all forms, reports and publications produced by subordinates. 
• Perform other project-related duties and tasks as directed by supervisor.  Assist other Section and Commission work as necessary.
• Ensure staff provide timely and accurate processing and 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.
• Occasional overnight travel is required.

• In addition to submitting a completed State of Florida electronic application and completing the qualifying questions, applicants must attach a cover letter and up to date resume to be considered. Submitted cover letter should at a minimum explain your interest in this position and identify your most relevant skills and experience. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

   

  Answers to qualifying questions must be validated in application, resume and cover letter. 

   

  Additional benefits include a supplemental housing allowance of $2,500 bi-annually for FTE employees who live and work in in the following counties: Broward, Collier, Glades, Hendry, Highlands, Lee, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Okeechobee, and Palm Beach.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.