MARINE FISHERIES MGMT. SECTION LEADER - 77071748

Requisition No: 883611 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: MARINE FISHERIES MGMT. SECTION LEADER - 77071748

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 77071748 

Salary: agency to update 

Posting Closing Date: 10/09/2026 

Total Compensation Estimator 

Position No. 77071748 Requisition No:883611

FWC Division of Marine Fisheries Management

Section Leader, Analysis & Rulemaking Section - SES Position with Benefits

Salary: $85,939.00 – 92,000 Annually, paid at $3,305.34 – 3,538.46 Biweekly

1875 Orange Avenue East

Tallahassee, FL 32311

Supervisor: Erika Burgess

Posting Closing Date: October 9, 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.  

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. Visit our website for more information: MyFWC.com

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ten years of professional experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities of this position.
• A degree from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in marine biology, life, or physical science may substitute for the required experience as follows:
• Bachelor of Science degree and six years of professional biological experience in a field or laboratory program; or
• A Master of Science degree and four years of professional experience in a field or laboratory program; or
• A doctorate and two years of professional experience in a field or laboratory program.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference may be given to candidates with the following qualifications:

• • Master of Science degree in biological science or a closely related field.
  • Minimum of four years of experience related to this position’s job duties.

Requirements:

• • Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history check, including fingerprinting, in accordance with Chapter 435, Florida Statutes.
  • Working hours will vary at times and require work on holidays, weekends, and evenings; hours may exceed eight hours per day or forty hours per week.
  • Some travel is required and may include weeknights, weekends, and holidays.
  • The incumbent will be required to submit a financial disclosure form upon hire and annually thereafter in accordance with Section 112.3145, Florida Statutes.
  • 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 basic computer applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.

Licensure, Certification or Registration Requirements:

• • Valid Florida driver’s license required.

Overview:

This position serves as Section Leader of the Division’s Analysis and Rulemaking Section, which coordinates and develops marine fisheries policy and rulemaking for state-managed species, and oversees established management programs.

Position Responsibilities:

• • Supervision, leadership, planning, evaluation, and administrative assistance to the Analysis and Rulemaking Section staff in the development of marine fisheries management policy and rulemaking and the implementation of established management programs.
  • Oversee the development and presentation of rulemaking packages for state waters marine fisheries issues to the Commission.
  • Analysis of fisheries and social science data to develop rulemaking packages for consideration by Commissioners. 
  • Lead and supervise staff who engage with stakeholders and experts on fishery management issues at local or statewide scales to inform the need for rulemaking, gather feedback on rule proposals, and develop support for division initiatives and the conservation of Florida’s living marine resources.
  • Communicate and coordinate state waters marine fisheries management issues across the state.
  • Coordinate with FWC’s Fish and Wildlife Research Institute about marine fisheries science, research, and monitoring.
  • Manage a budget of approximately $150,000 in recurring funds with additional non-recurring funds for oyster restoration ranging from $2–30 million.
  • Integrate the work of section staff with other staff in the division and the agency.
  • Serve as a liaison with state and federal agencies on environmental issues affecting Florida fisheries
  • Lead legislative bill analyses and contribute to the legislative budget request process within the division.
  • Ensure rulemaking timelines and requirements are met.
  • Coordinate the division’s Workplan process, track workplan progress, and collaborate on workplan execution with the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute.
  • Oversee the division’s records management program and maintain the history of rulemaking.
  • Assist the Division Director and the Deputy Director in special projects as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• • Knowledge of basic budgeting and statistics;
  • Knowledge of marine fish biology and management;
  • Knowledge of principles of supervision and leadership;
  • Skill dealing with difficult situations and people;
  • Skill in creating and making presentations to the public;
  • Ability to adapt to new and unforeseen circumstances;
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with employees and the public;
  • Ability to write clearly, concisely, and in an organized manner;
  • Ability to think critically and develop logical responses to problems;
  • Ability to assess all sides of an issue;
  • Ability to work effectively and cooperatively in a team setting;
  • Ability to organize and prioritize workloads;
  • Ability to motivate and lead staff;
  • Knowledge of basic computer applications including Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
State of Florida employees enjoy top-tier benefits offerings including comprehensive health coverage to meet the needs of you and your family while maintaining low deductibles and low monthly out-of-pocket contributions. State employees also enjoy the option of selecting between the FRS Pension Plan and the FRS Investment Plan for retirement. As an additional benefit, state employment affords you the opportunity to take part in the tuition waiver program within the state university and community college systems.

Health Premiums $4.17- Single / $15.00- Family Biweekly

No Cost $25,000 Life Insurance

Nine Paid State Holidays, One Personal Holiday per year

176 hours Annual Leave and 104 hours Sick Leave per year
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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 View phone number on us.fitly.work). 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.