Marine Fisheries Analysis and Rulemaking Section Leader

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.