BIOLOGICAL ADMINISTRATOR I - SES - 77072957

Requisition No: 862039 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: BIOLOGICAL ADMINISTRATOR I - SES - 77072957

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 77072957 

Salary: $2,407.69 biweekly + benefits 

Posting Closing Date: 10/23/2025 

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Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Position Number: 77072957

Position Title: Biological Administrator I-SES

Biweekly Rate of Pay : $2,307.69 biweekly + benefits

Supervisor: Nathalie Visscher, contact information for inquiries, 321-228-3364, [email protected]

Broadband Code: 11-9121-02

Class Code: 5039

Position location : 8275 East Fort Cooper Rd, Inverness, FL 34450

Region: North Central

County: Citrus

Working hours: 40 hrs/week, Monday to Thursday; some travel is required and may include weeknights and weekends

List of any subordinates supervised: Directly supervises up to 4 FTE and 2 OPS staff

Residency Requirement: Florida residency required

Agency information: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Division of Habitat and Species Conservation, Invasive Plant Management Section

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.

Every organization has an identity that is forged not only by what it does, but by how it conducts itself. 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.

Minimum qualifications: A high school diploma and seven years 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 required experience. Prefer a bachelor’s degree in a life or physical science.

*In addition to submitting a completed State of Florida electronic application and completing the qualifying questions, applicants must attach a cover letter and up to date resume to be considered. Submitted cover letter should at a minimum explain your interest in working as the Invasive Plant Management Field Operations Subsection Biological Administrator I and identify your most relevant skills and experience. Incomplete applications will not be considered.*

Answers to qualifying questions must be validated in the application, resume and cover letter.

Description of Duties:

This position is responsible for assessing aquatic plant populations, recommending and permitting aquatic plant control programs for both the private and public sectors, providing educational and informational services, monitoring aquatic plant control operations, providing extension services upon request, and conducting investigations for violations of the aquatic plant permitting rules.

The incumbent will direct, on a region-wide basis, permitting and enforcement activities under the rules of Chapters 68F-20, 68F-54 and 68A-23.088, F.A.C. Provides guidance to regional staff for issuing new permits and formulating permit modifications. Ensures that permits are being issued consistently and within the required time frame. Supervises enforcement activities within a region and coordinates with the appropriate agencies. Supervises personnel activities and performs review and performance planning of regional staff. Coordinates work schedules to effectively use equipment and staff time.

The incumbent for this position will assist in organizing, coordinating and directing the activities of the field operations subsection within their region.

The incumbent will assist in filling staff vacancies including developing criteria for advertising open positions, interviewing and making hire recommendations. They will identify staff deficiencies and provide staff direction and training as needed.

The incumbent’s supervisory responsibilities include direct supervision of up to 4 FTE positions and 2 OPS positions within their region.

The incumbent is also responsible for other miscellaneous duties as assigned by supervisor.

It is expected that all FWC employees courteously assist Commission constituents to resolve questions or problems they may have on matters relating to the Commission, its programs or fish and wildlife conservation in general; and garner public support for agency objectives and programs by serving Florida's citizens in a positive and proactive manner.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required for the position:

Incumbent must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to work well with team members and members of the public.

Other required knowledge, skills and abilities include:

• Highly organized with excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to supervise others/staff effectively.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced work climate, and to adhere to regulatory time constraints;
• Knowledge of invasive plant management principles and practices;
• Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to plant management.
• Familiarity with nonnative species issues;
• Demonstrated technical writing ability;
• Public speaking;
• Experience working with the public and/or stakeholder representatives.
• The ability to travel for several days at a time throughout Florida.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.