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NEOGOV · 6 hours ago

Natural Resources Coordinator

Fort Walton Beach / Destin, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$25.47/hr - $41.15/hr

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Natural Resources Coordinator to assist with the planning, coordination, and implementation of programs related to the coastal and terrestrial environment. The role involves activities such as sea turtle conservation, beach restoration, and environmental education, while collaborating with various organizations and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

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Responsibilities

Assists with the sea turtle conservation program such as nest surveys, educational outreach content, volunteer coordination assistance, beachfront lighting surveys, sea turtle stranding and salvage response, relevant research opportunities and partnerships, public awareness and engagement, and working with partners to enhance efforts

Performs marine debris removal and reduction duties such as beach cleanups, underwater cleanups, and applying for grants or funding opportunities to assist with removal and reduction efforts

Assists with planning, development, and implementation of programs to protect, enhance, and restore natural resources and foster ecotourism and related activities

Plans and attends special projects and events aligned with natural resources initiatives, sea turtle conservation, marine debris removal and reduction efforts, and other related natural resources

Establishes and nurtures productive working relationships with academic, non-government, non-profit organizations and regulatory and government agencies who have direct influence on County natural resource projects

Collects pertinent environmental data to assess the overall status of resources

Develops and presents educational and outreach programs for and in collaboration with various environmental resource related groups

Researches and seeks opportunities to obtain grants related to environmental recreation, environmental protection and restoration, marine debris removal and reduction, sea turtle conservation and protection, beach restoration and environmental education; prepares grant applications and administers projects

Applies knowledge of principles, practices, methods and terminology of natural and environmental resource management to areas of responsibility

Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations and permitting requirements as related to County natural and environmental resource activities

Assists with development of departmental budget, policies, and procedures and other data documenting activities

Supports program operations outside of normal business hours, to include long days, occasional evenings, and some weekends

Responsible for assisting with coastal system preparedness and recovery during natural and manmade disasters affecting coastal systems

Collaborates on initiatives and programs with land and coastal resources teams, Keep Okaloosa Beautiful, and the Choctawhatchee Bay Estuary Program

Supports other natural resource initiatives which may include inshore/offshore water-based activities (lionfish monitoring and removals, artificial reef deployments, etc.), fish and wildlife surveys, habitat restoration, and topic-specific outreach and education

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Environmental science degreeEnvironmental project managementSCUBA diving certificationEcosystemsEnvironmental protection experiencePublic speakingAll-terrain vehicle operationWriting skillsOrganizational skills