Agency Name:  FWC - Fish&Wildlife Cons Comm Description: OCCUPATION PROFILE Working Title: Program Administrator FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION - FISH AND WILDLIFE RESEARCH INSTITUTE   ANTICIPATED VACANCY (4/21/06) Closing Date: 4/28/2006 Location: SAINT PETERSBURG, FL County: Pinellas County POSITION #:         071320 HIRING RATE:     $55,046 -  $60,000 annually, depending on qualifications DIVISION:              Fish and Wildlife Research Institute SECTION:             Wildlife Research SUBSECTION:    Marine Mammal Research  TO APPLY State of Florida Application forms are being accepted through the closing date at the People First web site: https://jobs.myflorida.com/index.html JOB DESCRIPTION Direct and supervise the scientific activities of the state-wide marine mammal research program and supervise assigned staff.  Participate in the development of long-term goals and strategies for the program in conjunction with state and federal managers. Recommend cooperative research programs with other governmental agencies and private labs. Oversee program research and design and ensure timely and quality publications.  Develop and monitor the program budget ensuring expenditures do not exceed the spending authority.  Assist in the preparation of legislative budget requests and budget amendments.  Represent Florida and the FWC at conferences and serve on related committees at the state, federal and regional level, as assigned.  REQUIRED, ENTRY LEVEL, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: the terminology, principles, procedures and techniques used in scientific research, analysis or testing, program management, budgeting, supervision, and in wildlife research and management.  Skill in:  written and verbal communications and in the use of personal computers and associated software.  Ability to: manage research programs effectively, establish and maintain effective professional relationships, assess budgetary needs, resolve problems and travel.    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in one of the physical or natural sciences plus 5 years of professional experience in one of the physical or natural sciences, two years which must have been supervisory; OR a master's degree as described above plus fours years of professional experience, two years of which must have been supervisory; or a doctorate from an accredited college or university as described above plus two years professional supervisory experience as described above.  Experience with state and federal agencies (preferably in environmental matters) and demonstrable leadership experience required.   Certain veterans and spouses of veterans receive preference in employment by the state as provided by Chapter 295, F.S. and are encourage to apply. FWC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA employer. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, please contact the hiring authority in advance. Alan Huff, Program Administrator FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute 100 8th Avenue SE Saint Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 896-8626 SC 523-20126 www.floridamarine.org