Biological Administrator II - SES

1875 Orange Avenue East

Requisition No: 875181

Agency:
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title:
Biological Administrator II - SES -

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number:

Salary: $65,000 annually / $2,500 biweekly

Posting Closing Date: 05/20/2026

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.

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. Visit our website for more information:

Eight years of professional experience directly related to duties and responsibilities of this position.

• Bachelor's degree and four years of professional biological experience in a field or laboratory program; or
• Master of Science degree and three years of professional experience in a field or laboratory program; or
• Doctorate and one year of professional experience in a field or laboratory program.

• An advanced degree in marine biology, life or physical sciences, or a closely related field.
• Two years of supervisory experience.

• Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history (fingerprint based) check in accordance with Chapter 435, Florida Statutes.
• Working hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
• Some travel is required and may include weeknights, weekends and holidays.
• Responses to qualifying questions should be able to be verified by skills and/or experience stated on the profile application/resume. Information should be provided regarding any gaps in employment.
• Knowledge of computer software Excel spreadsheets, MS PowerPoint, and MS Word is required.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

This position serves in a leadership role in the Division’s Analysis and Rule making Section, which coordinates and develops marine fisheries policy and rule making for state‑managed species. It serves as the Division’s subject‑matter expert on marine fisheries habitats and advises regional staff on matters related to marine fisheries habitats for recreational and commercial marine species. It leads a team to create a framework to incorporate aquatic habitat and associated metrics into the management of Florida’s important recreational and commercial marine fisheries, and it oversees the agency’s regional holistic fishery management approach for snook, redfish, and spotted seatrout.

• Serves as the Division of Marine Fisheries Management’s subject‑matter expert on marine fisheries habitats and represents the division and advises regional staff on matters related to marine fisheries habitats for recreational and commercial species.
• Leads a team of biologists to create a framework to incorporate aquatic habitat and associated metrics into the management of Florida’s important recreational and commercial marine fisheries. Activities may include engagement with fishers and other stakeholders; designing and implementing educational programs; analysis of aquatic habitat data; social science research; participation in development of aquatic habitat restoration plans; analyses of fisheries stock assessment results;
  
  and more.
• Oversees development and implementation of holistic regional management for inshore fisheries, including the development of annual reviews for fisheries in each region.
• The position synthesizes technical fisheries assessment information in support of the agency’s marine fisheries rule making process, reviews and interprets stock assessments and fisheries regulations, evaluates life history and fisheries‑dependent and independent…