Fisheries and Wildlife Bio Administrator I - FWC (Tallahassee)

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Posting Closing Date: 10/01/2024 

FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO ADMINISTRATOR I - SES – 77072819 TALLAHASSEE

DESCRIPTION:

FWC-Division of Marine Fisheries Management, Analysis and Rulemaking

Location:                     1875 Orange Ave E. Tallahassee, FL  32311 

Supervisor:                 Erika Burgess

Salary:  $60,000 - $65,000 annual/$2,307.69 - $2,500.00 bi-weekly plus benefits

Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Eastern Time.  Some travel is required and may include weeknights, weekends, and holidays.

Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history record check.

Minimum qualifications:  Bachelor of Science degree and a minimum of four years professional experience in life or physical science, or a Master of Science degree and a minimum of two years professional experience in life or physical sciences preferred. Years of professional experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities provided herein may substitute on a year for year basis for the required education.

 

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

  • Leads development of rules or rule revisions, management strategies, and other policy documents related to oyster management.

  • Works closely with the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, Division of Habitat Species Conservation, the Division of Law Enforcement and other relevant FWC Divisions and Offices to identify and address issues related to oysters.

  • Serves as liaison with state and federal agencies on issues affecting Florida’s oyster resource.

  • Develops technical papers and presentations regarding Florida’s wild oyster resource and participates in rulemaking process to help the Commission build a record in support of their decisions. 

  • Conducts public workshops on issues relating to Florida’s oyster fishery.

  • Advises internal and external partners on oyster restoration and cultching projects.

  • Reviews, synthesizes, and interprets relevant fisheries information (e.g., habitat mapping and monitoring data, shell budget analysis, life history information, regulation history, stakeholder feedback, scientific literature) to inform management recommendations and Commission rulemaking.

  • Coordinates research projects that are relevant to fisheries management decisions.

  • Leads development of strategic outreach plans related to management of the wild oyster resource.

  • Coordinates with commercial and recreational harvesters and other stakeholders to collect and disseminate information about the oyster resource

  • Supervises two FTE staff.

  • Responsible for ensuring all work products of direct reports are maintained to the highest possible scientific, technical, and professional standards.

  • Responsible for hiring, supervising, evaluating, and leading direct reports.

  • Responsible for ensuring direct reports undergo continual professional development.

  • Provides support to Section Leaders, Deputy Director, and Division Director on special assignments.

  • Performs other duties as required.

 

The Commission expects its employees to be courteous and respectful while assisting Commission customers and stakeholders, ensuring each encounter is as positive as possible.  Employees should promptly resolve questions or problems relating to the Commission, its programs and/or fish and wildlife resources.  Employees should seek to gain public support for agency objectives and programs by serving Florida’s citizens in a positive and proactive manner and by listening to what the customer wants and striving to meet their needs.  When appropriate, employees will explain the reasons for agency actions or decisions while communicating a consistent FWC point-of-view.

 

EXAMPLES OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of oyster biology, fishery, cultching, restoration, and habitat. Knowledge of general biological principles and knowledge of marine fisheries management issues and topics; Excellent verbal and writing skills as well as critical thinking skills including ability to write descriptively and concisely; Ability to use good judgment in decision-making and planning; Ability to synthesize highly technical information for public dissemination; Ability to understand, evaluate, analyze and organize marine resource (especially fisheries) information into a logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials and for a variety of audiences; Ability to plan, organize, coordinate and complete work assignments; Ability to conduct fact finding research and utilize problem solving techniques; Ability to review and interpret fisheries regulations; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups of people; Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Supervisory experience preferred. Must be willing and able to travel and work overtime hours, including some weekends, weeknights, and holidays. Knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and SharePoint required. Knowledge of habitat conservation and management approaches is essential. Analytical skills for managing, analyzing, and summarizing large datasets. Skills in GIS preferred. Ability to lead and collaborate with colleagues from multiple disciplines. Ability to think independently and imaginatively. Ability to communicate with a wide variety of audiences, including commercial harvesters, anglers, boaters, stakeholders, scientists, and managers. Ability to think strategically and apply strategy to achieve long-term and complex goals. Ability to design and accomplish projects within the framework of the larger strategic vision. Must be a self-starter.