Habitat & Species Conservation SEC LEAD - at State of Florida Tallahassee, FL

HABITAT & SPECIES CONSERVATION SEC LEAD -  job at State of Florida. Tallahassee, FL.

Requisition No: 866946

Agency:
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title:

HABITAT & SPECIES CONSERVATION SEC LEAD -

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number:

Salary: $2961.53 to $3461.53 biweekly + benefits

Posting Closing Date: 01/28/2026

Position Title: Section Leader, Imperiled Species Management Section

Salary Range: $2961.53 to $3461.53 biweekly; $77,000 - $90,000 annually

Supervisor: Jennifer Goff

Broadband Code: 11-9121-03

Class Code: 8595

Address: 1875 Orange Ave.

E., Russel Park Tallahassee, FL 32311

Region: Northwest

County: Leon

Working hours: Monday – Friday 8 am to 5 pm (may require travel)

List of any subordinates supervised:

• 1 Biological Administrator II
• 1 Biological Administrator III
• 1 Environmental Administrator
• OPS AA II and other OPS as assigned

Residency Requirement: Position incumbent is expected to maintain an office in Tallahassee

Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history record check.

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.

Division Overview: The Division of Habitat & Species Conservation is comprised of six Sections and two offices. This position works within the Division of Habitat & Species Conservation overseeing the Imperiled Species Management Section.

• High school diploma and 8 years professional experience in a closely related biological field or laboratory program.
• Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field can substitute for four of the eight years of required experience.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the biological sciences.

This position serves as Section Leader for the Imperiled Species Management Section (ISM) in the Division of Habitat and Species Conservation. This is a highly responsible and complex managerial position requiring technical knowledge in administrative and management practices and principles and an understanding of the principles of wildlife management and ecology. Responsibilities include technical planning, guidance, evaluation, administration, personnel management, and oversight of the operation and implementation of FWC’s conservation programs for the Florida manatee, marine turtles, Florida panthers, and black bears.

This position coordinates throughout the Division and across Division lines, in particular with the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, to ensure that management decisions are well informed by the best available science. The incumbent will be expected to work collaboratively with other state agencies, federal partners, local governments, the public, and private sector stakeholders to achieve conservation goals. This position is responsible for Section budget preparation that reflects Section and Division conservation goals.

This position prepares information for the Section related to legislative issues, and guides the development of rules, policies, and management plans for presentation and approval by the Commission and works with elected officials as needed to achieve program goals. Serves on HSC’s Division Leadership Team; works with stakeholders and partners to ensure responsiveness to their interests and with State and Federal agencies on areas of mutual concern;

provides assistance in coordination of Commission activities with state and federal agencies; coordinates directly with Division and Executive leadership on emerging issues and conservation challenges. Responsible for the 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…