- Job ID: 60476
- Location: St. Teresa, FL
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
Department
Responsibilities
Actively engages with stakeholders to identify restoration activities that will benefit the Reserve. The Restoration Coordinator will work with Reserve staff to develop, implement, monitor, and maintain restoration projects and databases; will stay current on existing projects; and identify needs/gaps in restoration. The RC will closely work with the team developing the Apalachicola Watershed Blueprint Guide. Actively engage with the Panhandle Estuarine Restoration Team (PERT) and serve on the steering committee to support local, regional, and statewide restoration efforts with Florida’s Estuarine Restoration Teams (FLERT). Work with the Reserve Manager to develop the greenhouse site as a restoration hub. Coordinates with the Resilient Florida Program and provides info for the statewide restoration plan.
Administration: Responsible for managing administrative tasks including collaborating with Administration and Budget staff on purchasing needs. Ensures that meeting records and files are properly maintained. Submits work plans, progress reports, and maintains information hub and relevant databases. Updates websites and story maps. Hosts and participates in monthly, quarterly, and annual meetings. Makes presentations as needed to ensure that the pubic and other agencies are aware of site-specific issues and management objectives. Assist with updates to ANERR Management Plans. Participates and provides updates at ANERR meetings including RAC.
Partnership Engagement: Actively engage with the Conservation Corps of the Forgotten Coast, a partnership that began in 2016 to build capacity and help protect vulnerable shorelines, create habitat, and conduct resource management. This will include hosting biweekly catchup meetings and engaging the community to learn about the ecological benefits and methods of restoration used by the Reserve. Plans and assists with restoration projects and OysterCorps program to promote alternative materials. Actively engages with The Partnership for a Resilient Apalachicola Bay. Engage with group members, participate and assist with monthly meetings, summarize notes, and meet with decisionmakers, agency staff, and the public as needed. Develop an annual workplan to guide the future of the group and assist with developing a communications plan to guide media that will be produced.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience; or a high school diploma/equivalent and six years of experience. (Note: a combination of post high school education and experience equal to six years.)
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in one of the natural sciences.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain working relationships.
- Ability to demonstrate critical thinking.
- Ability to gather, interpret, report, and/or edit information.
- Ability to multitask assignments.
- Ability to meet deadlines, display team effectiveness, provide leadership and direction, and display program solving skills.
- Knowledge and ability to interpret and apply federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
- Knowledge of computer applications and functions.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of project planning, development, and evaluation.
- Knowledge of research methodology, principles, and practices in areas of work.
Other Information
The FSU Coastal & Marine Lab seeks a full-time position to serve as a Restoration Coordinator (RC), with responsibilities of closely coordinating and strengthening partnerships with local and regional stakeholders to support The Partnership for a Resilient Apalachicola Bay; serve as a lead collaborator among Florida’s Estuarine Restoration Teams; support workforce coordination and capacity building with the Conservation Corps of the Forgotten Coast; coordinate with the Apalachicola Watershed Coordination Blueprint; and identify data gaps/needs for restoration within the watershed/bay; coordinate, develop, implement, and monitor local restoration projects and convene partners to identify and purse appropriate funding opportunities for restoration. The Partnership for the Resilience of Apalachicola Bay is a community-based advisory committee charged with the implementation and evolution of the Apalachicola Bay System Ecosystem-Based Adaptive Management and Restoration Plan. This plan provides recommendations to governmental agencies responsible for oyster restoration and adaptive management in Apalachicola Bay.
Contact Info
For questions or more information, please contact Dr. Joel Trexler at jtrexler@fsu.edu.
University Information
One of the nation’s elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!
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Anticipated Salary Range
The anticipated starting salary for this position is in the range of $45,000 to $50,000, commensurate with experience and education.
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How To Apply
If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.
Considerations
This is an A&P position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.
The position is located approximately 1 ½ hours southwest of Tallahassee in Eastpoint, FL.
Equal Employment Opportunity
FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
