Intergovernmental Coordinator

St. Johns River Water Management District•Palm Bay, FL

11d•$66,934 - $83,658•Onsite

About The Position

The Intergovernmental Coordinator performs advanced professional work as a liaison between the St. Johns River Water Management District and local governments, agencies, and local, state, and federal elected and appointed officials. The role communicates information about the District’s available data and analysis, programs, and services. The District is an environmental agency focused on ensuring a long-term supply of drinking water and protecting and restoring water bodies across its 18 counties in northeast and east-central Florida. The position is based in Palm Bay and is mostly performed in a general office environment. Evening meetings, extensive travel within the service center area, and emergency operations during a storm may require weekend work. The role may require carrying light equipment and supplies. A valid State of Florida Driver’s License is required. The position is open until filled.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, government relations, communications, political science, public relations, urban and regional planning, and/or an earth science, and four years of progressively responsible professional experience in communications, public and/or intergovernmental relations.
A master’s degree in a listed field can substitute for one year of the required experience.
A doctorate degree in a listed field can substitute for two years of the required experience.
Professional experience in the described areas can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
Valid State of Florida Driver’s License.
Ability to organize and prioritize work within a specified geographic region, work independently, establish and achieve work goals, communicate tactfully and diplomatically, respond under pressure, solve problems, take responsibility for assignments, follow direction, and meet deadlines.
Skills in relationship building, conflict and problem identification and resolution, team leadership and coordination, one-on-one communications, and public speaking.

Nice To Haves

Experience working for and/or with Florida local and/or state government.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary liaison between the District and local, regional, and state government entities in the region.
Establish and maintain relationships with local, state, and federal elected and appointed officials and community stakeholders to advance the District’s mission.
Monitor local and regional water and natural resource issues and communicate emerging issues to key District staff.
Support internal bureaus and offices and provide counsel and assistance to internal staff.
Conduct targeted communication efforts to address resource issues and concerns.
Prepare reports, briefing materials, and correspondence to support decision-making.