Northwest Florida Regional Director - Conservation Leader

Florida; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health premiums

Life insurance

State holidays

Annual leave

Sick leave

Retirement plan

Tuition waiver

On the job trainings

Family planning support

Administrative leave

Job summary

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Northwest Regional Office in Panama City, seeks a Regional Director to lead conservation efforts, align agency priorities, and coordinate cross‑agency work statewide.

The role requires strategic leadership, policy guidance, and strong collaboration with local, state, and federal partners. A four-year degree (natural resources preferred) and supervisory experience are desired; background checks apply.

Qualifications

• A four-year college degree plus supervisory or administrative experience preferred.
• Four-year degree in the natural sciences, biological sciences or natural resource law enforcement preferred.
• An advanced degree in natural sciences, biological sciences or natural resource law enforcement preferred.
• Supervisory and administrative experience in natural resource management, natural resource research or natural resource law enforcement preferred.
• Employment contingent upon results of a level 2 criminal history check.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-level leadership and regional representation for the Office of the Executive Director.
• Leads conservation vision with division and office directors to guide program direction.
• Serves as liaison to officials, partners and stakeholder groups for collaboration.
• Gives regional policy insights and helps shape solutions for resource stewardship.
• Represents the agency at events, meetings, and field engagements to promote conservation impact.
• Fosters cross-disciplinary teamwork and empowers staff to deliver outcomes.

Education

Four-year college degree

Degree in natural sciences / biological sciences / natural resource law enforcement

Advanced degree in natural sciences / biological sciences / natural resource law enforcement

Supervisory/administrative experience in natural resource management/research/law enforcement

Job description

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Northwest Regional Office in Panama City, seeks a Regional Director to lead conservation efforts, align agency priorities, and coordinate cross‑agency work statewide.

The role requires strategic leadership, policy guidance, and strong collaboration with local, state, and federal partners. A four-year degree (natural resources preferred) and supervisory experience are desired; background checks apply.