Habitat & Species Conservation Sec Lead

Requisition No: 866946 – Agency:
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission – Pay Plan: SES – Position Number:  – Salary: $2,961.53 to $3,461.53 biweekly (+ benefits).

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Position Title: Section Leader, Imperiled Species Management Section

Broadband Code: 11‑9121‑03 Class Code: 8595 Region: Northwest

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

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 is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history record check.

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.

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

The Division of Habitat & Species Conservation comprises six Sections and two offices. This position works within the Division of Habitat & Species Conservation, overseeing the Imperiled Species Management Section.

A high school diploma and 8 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 8 years of required experience.

Preferred qualifications: 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. It is a highly responsible and complex managerial role requiring technical knowledge in administrative and management practices, principles, and an understanding of wildlife management and ecology.

Responsibilities include:

• Technical planning, guidance, evaluation, and administration of FWC’s conservation programs for the Florida manatee, marine turtles, Florida panthers, and black bears.
• Coordinating throughout the Division and across Division lines, especially with the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, to ensure that management decisions are informed by best available science.
• Collaborating with state agencies, federal partners, local governments, the public, and private sector stakeholders to achieve conservation goals.
• Preparing the Section budget that reflects conservation goals and preparing information for legislative issues, guiding development of rules, policies, and management plans for presentation and approval by the Commission.
• Serving on HSC’s Division Leadership Team, working with stakeholders to ensure responsiveness to their interests, and coordinating with State and Federal agencies on mutual concerns.
• Managing vendor invoices and warrants for payment of goods and services to avoid automatic interest penalty payments.
• Ensuring compliance with Section 215.422, F.S.; related State Comptroller’s rules; and FWC invoice processing procedures.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Additionally, you will courteously assist Commission constituents with questions or problems related to the Commission, its programs, or fish and wildlife conservation generally, and seek to garner public support for agency objectives and programs.

Strong oral and written communication skills; strong organizational and project management skills; supervisory experience and ability to foster a strong team dynamic; ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; knowledge of conservation biology principles and their application to Florida’s imperiled species and native wildlife; flexibility to schedule travel when necessary; knowledge of regulatory framework for each program species preferred;

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