BIOLOGICAL ADMINISTRATOR I -SES - 77072956

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking a Biological Administrator I - SES to supervise regional aquatic plant management and enforcement programs. The role requires directing staff, coordinating permits, and ensuring regulatory compliance across a multi-county region.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma with seven years of related experience or a 4-year substitution with a BS in a relevant field, plus strong communication and leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus seven years of professional experience in a closely related biological field.
• A Bachelor of Science in a relevant field can substitute for four years of experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to supervise staff effectively and work with the public.

Responsibilities

• Direct region-wide permitting and enforcement activities under the aquatic plant rules (Chs. 68F-20, 68F-54, 68A-23.088, F.A.C.).
• Supervise regional staff and coordinate with appropriate agencies to ensure timely permits and modifications.
• Organize, coordinate and direct Field Operations Subsection activities within the region; manage scheduling and resource use.
• Fill staff vacancies, develop hiring criteria, interview and provide hire recommendations.
• Travel within Florida as required to support program operations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

BIOLOGICAL ADMINISTRATOR I -SES - 77072956

Date: Oct 16, 2026

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website .

Requisition No:885679

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: BIOLOGICAL ADMINISTRATOR I -SES - 77072956

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

Position Number: 77072956

Position Title: Biological Administrator I - SES

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

Broadband Code:11-9121-02

Class Code:5039

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

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 Invasive Plant Management Section 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

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.

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.