BIOLOGICAL ADMINISTRATOR II-SES - 77000203

Requisition No: 858374 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: BIOLOGICAL ADMINISTRATOR II-SES - 77000203

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 77000203 

Salary:  $2,500.00 biweekly + benefits 

Posting Closing Date: 08/29/2025 

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 Position Number: 77000203

Position Title: SES Biological Administrator II – Landowner Assistance Program NW Regional Coordinator

SES Biweekly Rate of Pay: $2500.00 + benefits  

Supervisor: Anthony Grossman

Supervisor Contact Information: 850-274-7965 Anthony.Grossman@MyFWC.com

Broadband Code: 11-9121-02

Class Code: 5040

Position Location: Panama City

Region: Northwest

County: Bay

Working Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST, 40+ hours/week

List of subordinates supervised: one FTE Biological Scientist IV, two FTE Biological Scientist III, two OPS Biological Scientist IV, and one OPS Biological Scientist III

Residency Requirements: None

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

% Travel Required:  0-25%

Licensure, Certification or Registration Requirements: State of Florida Class E Driver License

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.

Description of duties:

The Division of Habitat and Species Conservation’s Office of Conservation Planning Services, is seeking a fish and wildlife professional with strong leadership ability, supervisory experience, and land management skills to work within the Landowner Assistance Program (LAP).  This position provides technical assistance to private landowners, stakeholders and partner agencies for land use planning and management activities. The work requires an understanding of fish and wildlife ecology and management needs, as well as a practical knowledge of native habitat management and recovery techniques suited to Florida landscapes. The ideal candidate will have mastered these knowledge, skills and abilities and has experience supervising highly skilled staff in a fast-paced environment.

This position administers the Northwest Region Landowner Assistance Program within the Office of Conservation Planning Services (OCPS). OCPS provides scientific support and technical assistance to a wide array of private landowners and local, state, and federal agencies on fish, wildlife and habitat-related issues. LAP staff develops comprehensive habitat-based management plans in cooperation with the Florida Forest Service, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Department of Defense, and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, works independently and with partners to deliver workshops and other outreach, and provides broad habitat related technical assistance as needed. LAP works with multiple partners to deliver voluntary, incentive-based programs including FARM Bill Conservation Programs and USFWS Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program. The Biological Administrator will participate in the development and implementation of new programs to incentivize conservation on private lands, including voluntary alternatives to incidental take (e.g. Wildlife Best Management Practices), innovative economic tools (e.g. Payment for Ecosystem Services, Gopher Tortoise Recipient Sites), and creative approaches to education and outreach. This work involves close coordination with other fish and wildlife professionals and stakeholders, both internal and external to the agency, biological data collection and analysis, report writing, and monitoring and evaluating program-funded fish and wildlife habitat enhancement activities. Additional responsibilities include providing subject matter expertise during review and comment on regulated activities (e.g., Energy siting, Dept. of Defense Integrated Natural Resource Management Plans, environmental resource permit applications, etc.) that have potential to impact fish and wildlife resources, coordinating short- and long-term regional LAP planning and reporting; administration of regional LAP operational activities, budgets and coordination with other agency sections, divisions and offices and external stakeholders to implement FWC’s mission, workplan and strategic initiatives.

This position directly supervises six positions: three Biological Scientist IV and three Biological Scientist III. Responsible for 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 of Section 215.422, F.S., related to State Comptroller’s rules and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s invoice processing and warrant distribution procedures. Responsibilities may include legislative interactions. 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.

Minimum Qualifications: 

A high school diploma and 7 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 7 years of required experience.

Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in biology, wildlife, or fisheries management; zoology; environmental sciences or other closely related curriculum; Graduate Degree and four years of professional experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Applied knowledge of the principles and practices of upland and wetland habitat management and restoration, including prescribed fire, mechanical and chemical vegetation control and exotic plant control; wildlife habitat survey and inventory knowledge; ability to collect and analyze biological data, produce high quality technical reports and effectively communicate the information to peers and stakeholders; experience recommending hunting and grazing as wildlife management tools; proficiency with common Windows applications and ArcGIS; well-organized, able to oversee multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and complete tasks on schedule; incumbent must possess the initiative, motivation and self-direction necessary to work productively alone as well as function as a team leader; ability to work outside under inclement weather conditions; and public speaking and presentation skills. 

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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.