Ecological & Marine Resources Division Manager

Work Location:

1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, Florida 34205

9000 Town Center Parkway, Suite 1102, Lakewood Ranch, Florida 34202

Work Hours:

Variable between 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Expected Starting Salary Range: $80,143.32 - $

This classification performs high-level administrative support duties, as well as hands‑on tasks related to the planning and coordination of the Ecological & Marine Resources (EMR) Division, which is a division within the Natural Resources Department (NRD). Work is performed with a high degree of independence, with little supervision. The EMR Division is responsible for planning and implementing complex habitat creation, restoration, and mitigation projects throughout the county.

Work focuses on ways to protect and enhance the ecological services provided by parks, preserves, and other public lands, as needed. Work outside of normal hours of business operation, including late evenings, early mornings, and weekends may be required.

Note:
This position is designated by the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners as serving at the will and pleasure of the County Administrator. Employment in this position is at will and may be terminated at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Nothing in this job posting, any application materials, or any related communications shall be construed to create a contract of employment or to limit the County Administrator’s authority to terminate the appointment at any time, with or without cause and with or without prior notice, subject only to applicable law.

Employment screenings, as outlined in the Personnel Policy, Rules, and Procedures Manual, will be conducted in compliance with applicable federal and Florida Laws.

The work environment may include exposure to high noise levels while performing certain essential job functions. The position requires the ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds independently and up to 100 pounds with assistance, with or without reasonable accommodation. Work may involve strenuous physical activity under varying climatic conditions and in both indoor and outdoor environments.

Regularly works in a park or wilderness setting.

Prepares work plans and interacts closely with the Department Director to achieve objectives; formulate strategies to achieve objectives; and keep the Department Director apprised of current issues and obstacles to overall mission.

Leads a multidisciplinary team overseeing three core programs within the Natural Resources Department (NRD):
1) Ecological Restoration,
2) Mitigation Services, and
3) Marine Resources.

Develops annual program budgets based on EMR Division needs;

Works closely with Fiscal Services and the Government Relations Grant’s Team monitoring revenue and expenses, tracking grant deliverables and deadlines, and allocating fiscal resources appropriately.

Renders technical assistance and liaison services to other government agencies, citizens, and environmental groups regarding restoration ecology of county owned and/or managed lands, inland and along coastal areas.

Responsible for implementing Board-directed ecological restoration projects and programs.

Develops, analyzes, and reviews documents such as engineering plans, surveys, budgets, funding applications, permit applications, and compliance reports related to ecological restoration projects including compensatory mitigation projects.

Develops field assessment protocols for analysis of natural and disturbed habitats.

Performs wetland delineations and monitoring plans, including the development of planting plans.

Plans, assigns, directs, and evaluates work of assigned staff to ensure quality, accuracy,…