Head of Ecological Restoration & Marine Programs

Manatee County Government; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Manatee County Government is seeking an Ecological & Marine Resources Division Manager in Bradenton, FL, to lead three core NRD programs: Ecological Restoration, Mitigation Services, and Marine Resources. The role oversees grants, budgets, and regulatory compliance while coordinating with County departments and external agencies.

Responsibilities include directing a multidisciplinary team, developing restoration plans, and ensuring project success across wetland, habitat, and coastal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in natural sciences such as biology, ecology, botany, natural resource management, wetland or soil science, marine biology, ecology, environmental engineering, environmental science, ecological restoration, or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in program management directly related to habitat restoration including planning, design, budget development, permitting, implementation, management, monitoring, remediation, adaptive management, and/or contractor or staff oversight.
• Deep knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations, permitting, grant administration, and protected species compliance.
• Strong leadership and project management expertise.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Regulatory understanding

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in natural sciences

Tools

GIS

Job description

Manatee County Government is seeking an Ecological & Marine Resources Division Manager in Bradenton, FL, to lead three core NRD programs: Ecological Restoration, Mitigation Services, and Marine Resources. The role oversees grants, budgets, and regulatory compliance while coordinating with County departments and external agencies.

Responsibilities include directing a multidisciplinary team, developing restoration plans, and ensuring project success across wetland, habitat, and coastal