BIOLOGICAL ADMINISTRATOR I -SES - 77072956

Florida; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission in Florida is seeking a Biological Administrator I to oversee aquatic plant management activities across a region, directing permitting, enforcement, and staff supervision. The role requires strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and travel across the state.

The incumbent will coordinate with regional staff, ensure timely permit actions, and provide educational services while ensuring compliance with applicable rules.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma plus seven years in a related biological field or lab; BS can substitute for four years.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities are required.
• Ability to supervise staff and work under regulatory time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Assess aquatic plant populations and recommend/permitting control programs for private and public sectors.
• Monitor aquatic plant control operations and provide extension services on request.
• Direct region-wide permitting and enforcement activities under relevant F.A.C. rules.
• Supervise regional staff and coordinate schedules, equipment, and personnel.
• Assist in filling vacancies and provide staff training as needed.
• Travel across Florida for several days at a time as required.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Leadership

Staff supervision

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Requisition No: 885679

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: BIOLOGICAL ADMINISTRATOR I -SES - 77072956

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 77072956

Salary: $2,307.69 biweekly + benefits

Posting Closing Date: 11/01/2026

FWC Mission Statement

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

Agency Information

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 Invasive Plant Management Section of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Division of Habitat and Species Conservation.

Position Details

• Broadband Code: 11-9121-02
• Class Code: 5039
• Position location: 6830 Shadowridge Drive, Suite 201, Orlando, FL 32812
• Region: Northeast
• County: Orange
• Working hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Monday through Friday; some travel is required and may include weeknights and weekends
• List of any subordinates supervised: Directly supervisors 6 FTE and 1 OPS staff
• Residency Requirement: Florida residency requirement
• Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history record check.

Supervisor: Nathalie Visscher; for inquiries: 321-228-3364, [e-mail]

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

Incumbent must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to work well with team members and members of the public.

Other Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Include

• Highly organized with excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to supervise others/staff effectively.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced work climate, and to adhere to regulatory time constraints;
• Knowledge of invasive plant management principles and practices;
• Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to plant management.
• Familiarity with nonnative species issues;
• Demonstrated technical writing ability;
• Public speaking;
• Experience working with the public and/or stakeholder representatives.
• The ability to travel for several days at a time throughout Florida.

Description Of Duties

This position is responsible for assessing aquatic plant populations, recommending and permitting aquatic plant control programs for both the private and public sectors, providing educational and informational services, monitoring aquatic plant control operations, providing extension services upon request, and conducting investigations for violations of the aquatic plant permitting rules.

The incumbent will direct, on a region-wide basis, permitting and enforcement activities under the rules of Chapters 68F-20, 68F-54 and 68A-23.088, F.A.C. Provides guidance to regional staff for issuing new permits and formulating permit modifications. Ensures that permits are being issued consistently and within the required time frame. Supervises enforcement activities within a region and coordinates with the appropriate agencies. Supervises personnel activities and performs review and performance planning of regional staff. Coordinates work schedules to effectively use equipment and staff time.

The incumbent for this position will assist in organizing, coordinating and directing the activities of the Field Operations Subsection within their region.

The incumbent will assist in filling staff vacancies including developing criteria for advertising open positions, interviewing and making hire recommendations. They will identify staff deficiencies and provide staff direction and training as needed.

The incumbent’s supervisory responsibilities include direct supervision of 6 FTE positions and 1 OPS positions within their region.

The incumbent is also responsible for other miscellaneous duties as assigned by supervisor.

It is expected that all FWC employees courteously assist Commission constituents to resolve questions or problems they may have on matters relating to the Commission, its programs or fish and wildlife conservation in general; and garner public support for agency objectives and programs by serving Florida's citizens in a positive and proactive manner.

Answers to qualifying questions must be validated in 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.