Basin Strategy Lead — Planning, Coordination & Influence

St Johns River Water Management District; Florida; On-site; USD 91,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Florida Retirement System

Paid parental leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Paid leave and holidays

Professional development

Wellness program

Student loan forgiveness program

Job summary

The St. Johns River Water Management District seeks an advanced professional to develop and manage basin-specific initiatives, including planning, prioritization of projects, process design, and delivering results through communication and facilitation.

Responsibilities include building basin plans, coordinating resources, advocacy with stakeholders, budgeting, and managing district documents within the Bureau of Basin Management and Project Development in northeast and east-central Florida.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a natural or environmental science, water resources, engineering or related field; five years of professional experience.
• Master’s degree can substitute for one year of required experience; Doctorate can substitute for two years.

Responsibilities

• Develops basin priorities and objectives for the assigned basin and influences changes across the basin.
• Coordinates resources to deliver milestones and monitors work plans, schedules, and milestones.
• Presents to media, leadership, Governing Board, and stakeholders; coordinates internal and external communications.
• Assists with development, implementation and management of scopes, budgets, and district documents.

Skills

Project management

Written communication

Oral communication

Presenting

Problem solving

Influencing without authority

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural or environmental science

Master's degree substitute for 1 year of experience

Doctorate substitute for 2 years of experience

Job description

The St. Johns River Water Management District seeks an advanced professional to develop and manage basin-specific initiatives, including planning, prioritization of projects, process design, and delivering results through communication and facilitation.

Responsibilities include building basin plans, coordinating resources, advocacy with stakeholders, budgeting, and managing district documents within the Bureau of Basin Management and Project Development in northeast and east-central Florida.