BIOLOGICAL ADMINISTRATOR I A - SES - 77000843

Requisition No: 861622 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: BIOLOGICAL ADMINISTRATOR I A - SES - 77000843

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 77000843 

Salary:  $2,307.69 biweekly + benefits 

Posting Closing Date: 10/26/2025 

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Position Number: 7700843

Position Title: Biological Administrator 1 A - SES

Salary: $2,307.69 biweekly + benefits

Supervisor: Larame Ferry

Broadband Code: 19-1023-04

Class Code: 5075

Location: 620 South Meridian Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399

Region: Northwest

County: Leon

Working hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

List of any subordinates supervised: 3 Land Conservation Planners

Residency Requirement: none

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 experience in a biological or planning field. A bachelor’s degree can substitute for four of the seven years of experience.
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is preferred, along with three years of professional experience in planning, evaluation, research analysis, business, government, social services, health or rehabilitative services, or fiscal work OR a master’s degree in one of the biological sciences, urban planning, or a related field, along with two years of professional experience in planning, evaluation, research analysis, business, government, social services, health or rehabilitative services, or fiscal work.  

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

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong leadership skills: position supervises three land conservation planners.
• Ability to manage multifaceted projects under various time constraints in compliance with Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Code.
• Organizational skills to determine work priorities, assign work, ensure proper completion of work assignments, solve problems, assess budgetary needs, and make decisions.
• Ability to present at public hearings and facilitate public meetings to accomplish state-owned conservation land management plan requirements. Experience working with the public and facilitating public meetings strongly preferred.
• Knowledge and ability to use a variety of computer software applications including word processing, spreadsheets, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and databases. GIS training and background strongly preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively, establish and maintain working relationships with others.
• Ability to efficiently coordinate and conduct meetings with peers and other State agencies.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to travel for up to five days at a time 8-10 times per year to conduct site visits, host public meetings, and/or assist supervised planners with the execution of assigned meetings and public hearings.