Make a measurable impact on Florida’s waters and wildlife—lead the projects that bring real restoration to life!

The CHNEP Restoration Manager is a project manager role within the Coastal & Heartland National Estuary Partnership, overseeing project management of restoration projects that improve water quality, restore natural hydrology, and protect vital habitats for fish and wildlife across Central and Southwest Florida.

As the lead project manager for CHNEP-funded restoration initiatives, you’ll scope and develop projects, manage procurement and contractors, oversee technical deliverables, coordinate meetings, and track results across a multi-jurisdictional region.

You’ll also support CHNEP’s science-driven mission by maintaining and analyzing GIS data, sharing information with regional partners, and helping fulfill national reporting requirements through annual NEPORT submissions.

If you’re motivated to turn environmental science into meaningful on-the-ground results, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting difference for the ecosystems and communities of Florida.

Education & Credentials That Power This Role

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred)
  • Degree Areas:
    • Biology, Ecology or Environmental Sciences/Studies 
• Six (6) years of applicable educational and/or work experience in environmental restoration, as well as GIS analysis and implementation of GIS applications and databases.

Licenses and/or Certifications:  

• Possession of a valid, State of Florida driver’s license.  Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.

Your Purpose & Day-To-Day Journey

• Leading project management of CHNEP restoration projects, as well as well as assisting in the management of other restoration initiatives and projects.
• Relaying restoration work being done by CHNEP and its members to support CHNEP CCMP activities.
• Reviewing CHNEP restoration project technical deliverables and preparing technical comments.
• Providing monthly updates on progress of restoration projects and notes from meetings attended to fellow team members.
• Drafting technical content for restoration grant proposals and reports.
• Attending technical meetings and conferences as needed, preparing presentations and notes of highlights to share with other team members.
• Working with other staff to develop science communications including publications, newsletter articles, videos, social media, and events.
• Assisting with organizing and maintaining GIS (Geographic Information Systems) data in CHNEP network.
• Preparing GIS maps and conducting spatial analyses in GIS for use in restoration project or in various science communications.
• Assisting in the planning and implementation of CHNEP Technical Advisory Committee meetings, as well as providing support with other CHNEP committee meetings.
• Assisting in coordinating and executing other tasks as needed.
• Consistently demonstrating a positive and welcoming demeanor both internally and externally. 

Traveling and working outside of standard work hours occasionally as needed.Extra Details You Should Know

Licenses and/or Certifications:  

• Possession of a valid, State of Florida driver’s license.  Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Proficient and experienced in using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and related programs and applications, including using ArcGIS Pro (or equivalent) as an analytic, data visualization, and map production tool. 
• Project management experience in leading, planning and implementation of related tasks to manage project(s) independently.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of communicating scientific and technical concepts and ideas to audiences of mixed knowledge and expertise.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, etc.
• Proficient in planning, organization, and decision making.
• Proficient at scientific restoration data analysis.
• Strong analytical and project management skills; ability to maintain accurate records and reports. 
• Ability to deal with a variety of projects at the same time and to dedicate extensive time on highly technical projects. 
• Ability to make recommendations and to use resourcefulness and tact in solving new problems. 
• Strong analytical and research skills, as well as ability to ascertain priorities and meet deadlines and objectives. 
• Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to develop effective proposals. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. 
• Skillful in public speaking and public relations, as well as written communication.
• Ability to perform complex work assignments within established policies, procedures, and practices with guidance.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other employees and the public.
• Able to produce written documents with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar.
• Ability to review or check the work product of others to ensure conformance to standards.
• Ability to work outside standard business hours and travel occasionally as necessary.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. 
• Knowledge of Florida flora, fauna, and ecology preferred.