Biological Administrator II – A

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, strategic direction, and oversight for the Manatee Management Program.
• Manage program budgets, grants, and contracts to ensure expenditures are appropriate, compliant with state procedures, and within allocated limits.
• Ensure assignments and projects are completed on schedule, with high attention to detail.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for agency leadership, teams and interagency working groups.
• Ensure Section leadership is aware of any emerging or controversial issues in a timely manner.
• Provide direct supervision, mentorship, and professional development for up to six staff members.
• Hold regular meetings with staff to discuss program priorities, workload management, performance expectations, and emerging issues.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, including goal setting and career development planning.
• Communicate regularly with supervisors and staff on job duties, priorities, and emerging or controversial issues.
• Coordinate with federal, state, and local partners, non-governmental organizations, and stakeholders on manatee conservation and management.
• Coordinate and lead statewide and regional meetings, workshops, and stakeholder forums.
• Maintain regular communication with research staff to ensure management needs are supported by current science.
• Respond to stakeholder inquiries promptly and maintain constructive relationships, even on controversial projects.
• Oversee program activities related to manatee protection plans, manatee protection rules, manatee warm-water habitat, water-control structure assessments, and other conservation initiatives.
• Provide expertise in reviewing regulatory proposals, environmental resource permits, coastal construction authorizations, and other activities that may affect manatees or their habitat.
• Ensure consistent implementation of agency policies, procedures, and conservation objectives across program areas.
• Evaluate and develop management strategies to support the long‑term conservation and recovery of Florida manatees.
• Represent FWC and the Manatee Management Program at conferences, public forums, and outreach events.
• Support training efforts and other educational initiatives that promote manatee conservation.
• Provide clear communication to the public and stakeholders regarding manatee conservation and regulatory requirements.

• 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.
• Previous experience with Florida manatee, marine wildlife permitting, or regulatory review is highly desired.
• Experience working with state, federal, or local partners on coastal conservation issues is preferred.
• Proficiency with Arc Pro, MS Office, and MS SharePoint is preferred.
• Experience supervising staff and managing program budgets or contracts is also preferred.