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The Sarasota Bay Estuary Program (SBEP), a National Estuary Program located in Sarasota, Florida, is hiring a Science and Restoration Manager to coordinate SBEP’s scientific and coastal restoration activities. Under the guidance of the Executive Director, the incumbent will be responsible for developing and managing projects and programs, will ensure the work of SBEP is informed by current science, and will communicate Bay-related scientific information. The Science and Restoration Manager will play a leading and integrating role among the many scientists and partner organizations at work in the Sarasota Bay watershed. The successful candidate will have a high level of technical knowledge related to natural resources, the ability to independently manage multiple priorities, and work effectively alongside a team. Their work will strengthen SBEP’s reputation as a source of reliable information on Sarasota Bay.
Project Management (50%)
Scientific Activities (25%)
Science Communication (20%)
Administrative Tasks (5%)
Requirements:
Master’s degree or higher in biology, ecology, marine sciences, oceanography, environmental management, environmental science, or a related field, plus three (3) or more years of directly related work experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Weekends and Travel: Occasional evening and weekend work will be required for presentations and events. Day travel throughout Sarasota and Manatee County will occur regularly, and personal auto miles will be compensated. There will be occasional overnight travel to attend conferences, trainings, and meetings.
Pre-Screen of Applicants for Eligibility: SBEP participates in E-Verify, a screening system that allows employers to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. The selected applicant will also be subject to a criminal background check.
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary: The successful candidate will be hired at a salary within the range of $70,000 to $80,000 annually, commensurate with education and work experience.
Retirement: SBEP participates in the Florida Retirement System (www.myfrs.com).
Deferred Compensation: Nationwide 457 Plan available.
Health, Dental and Vision: Employer paid for the employee.
Life Insurance: Employer paid for the employee.
Paid Leave: Competitive leave package, including annual, sick, personal days, and holidays.
Location and Hours: A flexible, hybrid work environment. Office location in downtown Sarasota with free parking.
Application Instructions:
Submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to the SBEP Executive Assistant, Cheryl@sarasotabay.org in Microsoft Word or PDF format. The cover letter should explain how the applicant meets the qualifications, education, and experience requirements listed above. To aid in evaluation of your application, please include a succinct (no more than three pages in total) response to the following questions as part of your cover letter:
1) Describe your experience with the design, permitting, and construction management phases of habitat restoration projects. If you have no direct experience, describe the steps, agencies involved, and challenges to overcome when leading habitat restoration projects.
2) Describe your experience with compiling data sets used for determining the status and trends in water quality or ecosystem health, and how you’ve made this information available to the public in an understandable format.
3) Please describe your experience presenting technical concepts to the scientific community, elected officials/decision makers, and the general public.
All applications must be received no later than 4 pm (EST) on Monday, July 22, 2024. Applicants should be available for an interview during the period of August 1st to August 9th. The selected employee is expected to start work on September 16, 2024 to allow a two-week overlap and transition with the current SBEP Staff Scientist, who is retiring.
No phone calls, please. Applicants are prohibited from contacting members of the Selection Committee about SBEP, their application, or any aspect of this selection process.
Veteran’s Preference: All applicants who claim Veteran’s Preference must submit substantiation of their service with their application. Qualified veterans will be interviewed by the Selection Committee.
All applications and materials provided to the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program are considered public record.
The Sarasota Bay Estuary Program’s goal is to be an inclusive and equitable place to work, and we welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and skillsets. We are open to the possibility that a great candidate for this position may not precisely meet all the above criteria. If you believe you are the right person for this job and can persuasively make that case, we encourage you to apply.
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