OPS Biological Scientist IV-Shorebird Guidelines Coordinator -77902251
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About The Position
The Division of Habitat and Species Conservation's Office of Conservation Planning Services is seeking a fish and wildlife professional to serve in a coordination role for the Division's shorebird and seabird conservation program. The focus of this position is on improving conditions for Florida's beach-nesting birds through coordination with staff to implement conservation actions. The biologist in this position will have a lead role in implementing conservation measures and permitting guidelines for imperiled beach nesting birds. Primary responsibilities will include working with subject matter experts to develop tools and resources to implement protection measures for imperiled beach nesting birds, building internal support throughout the agency, creating staff training materials and technical assistance resources, developing outreach and messaging for external partner agencies, and engaging with stakeholders. The person in this role will coordinate the continuing implementation of regulatory protections and closely with other government entities and partner organizations. Successful candidates will have experience collaborating with entities of varying interests during state and federal regulatory processes and demonstrate strong skills in conflict management. Candidates should also have experience providing leadership support to multiple teams, and strong organizational skills. This position serves as staff in the Land Use Planning Program of the Office of Conservation Planning Services (OCPS) and as such will help to facilitate cross-divisional implementation of conservation measures and permitting guidelines for imperiled beach-nesting birds and other state-listed species. OCPS coordinates with and provides technical assistance to a wide array of stakeholders, including governmental and non-governmental entities and private landowners, on issues related to the conservation of Florida's imperiled species and their habitats.
