BIOLOGICAL ADMINISTRATOR III - SES - 77072662

Requisition No: 875263 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: BIOLOGICAL ADMINISTRATOR III - SES - 77072662

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 77072662 

Salary:  $2,692.31 biweekly + benefits 

Posting Closing Date: 05/21/2026 

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Position Number: 77072662

Position Title: Biological Administrator III

Biweekly Rate of Pay: $2,692.31 + benefits

Supervisor: David Telesco for inquiries: David.Telesco@MyFWC.com

Broadband Code: 11-9121-02

Class Code: 5041

Position location: Tallahassee

Region: Northwest

County: Leon

Working hours: 8am-5pm Monday through Friday with some limited overnight travel

List of any subordinates supervised: 2 to 4 staff

Residency Requirement: Tallahassee area

Agency information: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (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 is 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 FWC has six Divisions, including the Division of Habitat and Species Conservation. The Division of Habitat and Species Conservation is comprised of six sections and two offices. This is an opportunity to join the Imperiled Species Management Section.

Minimum qualifications: A high school diploma and eight 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 eight years of experience. 

Preferred qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the biological sciences, experience with Microsoft Office software, supervising employees and working with stakeholders is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and understanding of how to apply applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures for threatened and endangered species as well as non-listed species;
• Skilled in effectively supervising highly-skilled professional staff in a fast-paced environment;
• Ability to efficiently organize information and details and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Skilled in preparing and delivering presentations to small and large audiences with various backgrounds;
• Ability to manage and monitor progress on multiple projects;
• Skilled at leading and facilitating internal and external meetings;
• Skilled at working effectively with other agency staff members, partners, and stakeholders to achieve desired results;
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
• Ability to solve problems and handle conflict with professionalism;
• Ability to safely operate vehicles and to travel overnight, sometimes out of state;
• Skilled at assessing employee work performance and providing constructive feedback;
• Ability to prepare correspondence and administrative reports; and
• Skilled at establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and respond effectively to emerging issues;
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement, including navigating sensitive or high-profile issues with diverse audiences;
• Ability to manage program budgets, contracts, and funding agreements;

Additional requirements: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. A valid driver’s license and the ability to participate in limited statewide travel is required.

Description of Duties: This is a leadership position that serves as one of two Assistant Section Leaders for the Imperiled Species Management (ISM) Section. The ISM Section works to implement conservation actions for marine turtles, black bears, panthers, and manatees. This position is responsible for assisting the Section Leader with all aspects of leadership, supervision, and oversight of the Section; addressing policy and operational issues assigned to the Section; serving as Section Human Resources Liaison with all advertising, hiring, pay changes and separation from the agency activities; serving as the Acting Section Leader when so required; and assisting in administering the Section's annual program budgets. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, supervising and mentoring program leads, assisting with the creation or revision of management plans or work plans, and interpretation of applicable statutes and development or modifications of Section rules. This position provides leadership support for the panther and black bear management programs, including approximately 14 staff within the chain of command, with direct supervision of 2-4 staff. Additional responsibilities include coordination of contracts, responding to public records requests, contributing to annual reports, and working with other subsections, Sections, and Divisions/Offices on issues assigned to or of interest to ISM. The position also works closely with partners and stakeholders to address and resolve issues and serves on teams and working groups, both internal and external to the agency.

How to Apply: In addition to submitting a completed state application via People First (https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com/), applicants are required to submit a current cover letter expressing their interest in the position and resume highlighting their qualifications. Cover letters and resumes should be uploaded to the People First System. Applications without a cover letter and resume are deemed incomplete and will not be considered.  Answers to qualifying questions must be validated in the application, resume and cover letter.

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.